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Patrick Egan, Vice President of the United Stores Association, sends Theodore Roosevelt materials about the cooperative business model.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-23
Given the similar nature of the work they are engaged in, President Roosevelt suggests that Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Reynolds cooperate with Charles Hallam Keep and the Committee on Department Methods.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-10
L. H. Bailey praises Theodore Roosevelt for his recent article on farming conditions. However, he cautions against drawing conclusions from European cooperative experiences because they are tied to social stratification and political land systems–issues America does not have. Bailey sends a copy of his book Country-Life Movement. Concentrated populations are not the solution to rural difficulties. Instead, dispersal allows for better infrastructure and conditions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-23
In response to Theodore Roosevelt’s statement that the subject of co-operation “is one which would require endless knowledge,” and that he has not had time to study it, Charles O. Boring has arranged for a book on the topic to be sent to him. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture W. M. Hays will help introduce a law on co-operation into Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-23
President Roosevelt speaks about American statesmanship in Madison. He also discusses the “great material prosperity” of the period and the cooperation and self-help needed for the common good.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-03