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A list of all men of color appointed to or continued in office by President Roosevelt, complete with the office and date.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01
Sixteen appointees are listed for the State, Treasury, War, Post Office, and Interior Departments. The list includes the posts to which President Roosevelt nominated them and the dates of the appointments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-22
While President Roosevelt considered the appointment to Liberia, the relations between George Washington Ellis and John R. A. Crossland have cooled. Crossland prefers that James Robert Spurgeon remain in Liberia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-10
Booker T. Washington is concerned about rumors that George R. Koester, the revenue collector of South Carolina, participated in or approved of a lynching. If true, Washington hopes President Roosevelt will dismiss Koester. This action would indicate that lynching will not be tolerated and would encourage the African American community. Washington also discusses several potential African American appointees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06