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William Loeb informs Hamilton Bell & Company that President Roosevelt desires the wood to be substituted for plaster caps in the large room at Sagamore Hill in accordance with the estimate they sent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-01
President Roosevelt invites architect C. Grant La Farge and his wife Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge to come and see him, not just socially but also to consult regarding the placement and installation of a new painting the Roosevelts have acquired by Pinckney Marcius-Simons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-10
The article describes and shows photos of the remodelled White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-18
President Roosevelt discusses plans for Sagamore Hill’s extension with architect C. Grant La Farge. He is primarily concerned with the cost of wood, wanting the room done as cheaply as possible.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-27
C. Grant La Farge writes to William Loeb about several issues related to the remodeling of Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-06
C. Grant La Farge updates William Loeb on what he has learned about the possibility of employees working at Sagamore Hill going on strike. The concern was with non-union employees who worked for a different firm doing mill work for the Roosevelt contract. La Farge thinks the situation may be resolved if the non-union employees agree to join the union.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-17
C. Grant La Farge returns a letter to William Loeb. The letter discussed concerns about a possible strike by union employees who were working at Sagamore Hill. La Farge is unaware of any concerns, and he asks for more definite information from the person who expressed concern.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-15
The architectural firm of Heins & LaFarge asks that President Roosevelt sign and return two copies of an enclosed contract for work to be done on his home. A third copy is enclosed for the President’s files.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-20
White House pictures have been published in the New York Herald, and Abby Gunn Baker was under the impression that no pictures would be published until February 5. She asks the Secretary of the President if there has been a mistake in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-20