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Donaldson, Agnes

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacob A. Riis

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacob A. Riis

President Roosevelt tells Jacob A. Riis that if he gets the chance he will invite Agnes Donaldson to the White House, although he may not have a chance to do so. Roosevelt is amused that Riis is in favor of a statement Roosevelt made recommending that mothers let children run their own play, as it was something Roosevelt had previously heard from Riis.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-31

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob A. Riis tells President Roosevelt about a wonderful performance by Agnes Donaldson, who is a great reader and performer. If Roosevelt ever needs a laugh, he should invite Donaldson to perform for him and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Riis also approves of the advice Roosevelt gave mothers to let children manage their own play.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-29