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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mary Pattinson

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with the sentiments expressed by Mary Pattinson, namely the need for the Progressive Party to develop new methods, distinct from the old Republican and Democratic party. The Progressive party should continue to advocate for civic education and work to create a coalition of both men and women. Roosevelt tells Pattinson that he will pass her letter along to the rest of the party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William W. Justice

President Roosevelt commends William W. Justice on establishing civics teachings originating from Wilson L. Gill in the city of Philadelphia. President Roosevelt feels that “nothing could offer higher promise for our future” than for students to learn the ideals of citizenship.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Edgar Huidekoper Wells to Theodore Roosevelt

Edgar Huidekoper Wells thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the note regarding the books Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt should study in Civics. He will forward it to Professor W. B. Munroe, who will write him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-11

Creator(s)

Wells, Edgar Huidekoper, 1875-1938

Letter from Caspar W. Hodgson to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar W. Hodgson proposes Theodore Roosevelt write a primer on the principles of good government, including conversation and public ethics, for use in schools.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-23

Creator(s)

Hodgson, Caspar W.

Report on the causes of municipal corruption in San Francisco

Various forms of graft, fraud, and bribery were committed by San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz and members of the Board of Supervisors. Following trials of many offenders, a report is published on the causes of the corruption and recommendations made on how to prevent municipal corruption in the future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-01-05

Creator(s)

Denman, William, 1872-1959; French, Will J. (Will John), 1871-; Gibbons, Henry, 1840-1911; Goldstein, Alexander, 1861-1921; Guthrie, William K. (William Kirk), 1868-1954; Kent, William, 1895-1964