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Davis, John W. (John William), 1873-1955

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William H. Harbaugh, dean of TR scholars, dies at 85

William H. Harbaugh, dean of TR scholars, dies at 85

Obituary for William H. Harbaugh, best known for his 1961 biography of Theodore Roosevelt, Power and Responsibility: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt. The obituary highlights Harbaugh’s service during World War II, his two biographies, and his teaching career at the University of Virginia. It also describes his work in preserving Pine Knot, Roosevelt’s rustic retreat in Virginia. A photograph of Harbaugh with Lawrence H. Budner of the Theodore Roosevelt Association appears at the center of the first page of the obituary, and a text box with information about Harbaugh’s pamphlet on Pine Knot appears at its conclusion.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2005

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Ethan Allen Hitchcock to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Ethan Allen Hitchcock to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock forwards to President Roosevelt correspondence between him, John W. Davis, and Susan LaFlesche Picotte, with reference to the Winnebago Indian situation. Hitchcock also sends a report by Special Inspector James E. Jenkins that exonerates Charles E. Burton, superintendent and disbursing agent of the Moqui Indian agency in Arizona. Edward W. Davis’s commission is on its way to Roosevelt for signature, and Dr. William A. White’s appointment as Superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane is being sent to him. Finally, Hitchcock encloses a copy of a telegram he sent to William H. Pope.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-25

Creator(s)

Hitchcock, Ethan Allen, 1835-1909