Education

Shall the solid south be shattered?

Advance proof of an editorial by Julian LaRose Harris on the South’s political future, intended for publication in the March issue of Uncle Remus’s Home Magazine. Harris discusses the reasons why white southerners currently vote only for the Democratic Party, and why this has caused a stagnant political landscape that the Republican Party might exploit. Harris supports the disenfranchisement of African American citizens. However, he asserts that the focus on this disenfranchisement in the South has resulted in the diminishing influence of Southern Democrats over national Democratic Party policies and presidential nominations. He suggests that president-elect William H. Taft could encourage more bipartisan voting by white southerners if he heeds their political appointment suggestions and refuses to give federal appointments to African American candidates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02

School where Lincoln went

Sheet music for “The School Where Lincoln Went,” a popular song with a chorus toasting Theodore Roosevelt attending Harvard University, President Taft attending Yale University, and Abraham Lincoln attending “the old red school house.” The cover features an eagle atop an illustration of a red school house surrounded by pendants for Harvard and Yale.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1910

Postcard from Edna Kuhuert to Elsie Kuhuert

Edna Kuhuert thanks cousin Elsie Kuhuert for the Easter card she sent. Edna starts school next week and “papa is busy seeding now days.” It appears Albert wrote the message and Edna added her signature. On the postcard front, a well dressed bear walks in the door to find a female bear sweeping alongside the caption “Busy bears -Thursday.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1910-04-12

Progressive service documents: First quarterly report of the Progressive national service

A booklet published by the Progressive National Committee. The publication lists the names of people in the Progressive Party’s administration and outlines the party’s ideals and goals. The Table of Contents is as follows: Organization of the National Service; Division of Administration – Organization of State Services, Office Organization; Department Work – Social and Industrial Justice, Conservation, Popular Government, Cost of Living and Corporation Control; Bureau of Education; Bureau of Legislative Reference.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-03-31

Extract of letter from Lyman Abbott

Lyman Abbott is keeping William H. Fleming’s letter so he can show it to his son. Abbott wants to help men like him, but does not know how to do it without arousing the antagonisms of the South. Abbott asks the recipient if he has met Robert C. Ogden.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-12

Address of President Roosevelt at Laramie, Wyoming, May 30, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt shares his admiration for the West. Roosevelt also praises the soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Roosevelt is especially excited to be addressing students at the University of Wyoming. The training the students receive puts an added amount of responsibility on them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-30

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Wallula, Washington, May 25, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt speaks of what irrigation can do to the region. He also highlights his happiness with the development of the school system.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-25

Address of President Roosevelt at Walla Walla, Washington, May 25, 1903

The people of Washington have so much in soil and climate, but the quality of citizenship is what counts most. Theodore Roosevelt advocates for the highest possible standards in measuring citizenship. Roosevelt also speaks of his expectations for college students.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-25

Address of President Roosevelt at Ellensburg, Washington, May 25, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt praises the people of Washington for focusing on the area’s industrial resources, while also thinking of creating a “higher life” through governmental policy. Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of “clean living and fair dealing.” Children must also be trained in how to overcome difficulties, not avoid them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-25

Remarks of President Roosevelt to the school children at Salem, Oregon, May 21, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt thanks the people of Oregon. He specifically thanks the teachers and pupils of the Indian schools. Roosevelt focuses on not treating people as part of a caste, but instead highlights the importance of individual attributes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-21

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Hornbrook, California, May 20, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt highlights the prosperity and abundant resources he has seen during his travels through California. He is particularly pleased, however, with the attention paid to education in the state, to form future citizens, and he is proud to have met the type of people he encountered.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-20

Address of President Roosevelt at the capitol building, Sacramento, California, May 19, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt discusses California’s natural resources, especially forests and the water supply. Roosevelt highlights the importance of irrigation to the region. Roosevelt also discusses the importance of education in the state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-19

Address of President Roosevelt at the University of California, Berkeley, California, May 14, 1903

President Roosevelt addresses a crowd at the University of California at Berkeley. He discusses the educational system of the country, as well as the importance of students leading a life of service after graduation. He highlights the accomplishments of Leonard Wood and William H. Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-14

Address of President Roosevelt at Leland Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, May 12, 1903

President Roosevelt addresses a crowd at Leland Stanford University in Palo Alto. He discusses his travels in California, scholarship, citizenship, industrialization, higher education, and preserving their land. Roosevelt especially discusses preserving the redwoods and forest conservation, as well as irrigation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-12

Address of President Roosevelt at San Jose, California, May 11, 1903

President Roosevelt addresses the citizens of San Jose, remarking on the agricultural surroundings. He also discusses the educational system of the state, including the college at Santa Clara, the University of the Pacific, Lick Observatory, and Leland Stanford University. Roosevelt also remarks on citizenship and character.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-11

Address of President Roosevelt at Claremont, California, May 8, 1903

President Roosevelt speaks at Pomona College in Claremont, California. He speaks of the value of higher education, the need for material prosperity, the “productive scholarship of the nation,” and virtues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-08

Remarks of President Roosevelt to the school children at Santa Fe, New Mexico, May 5, 1903

President Roosevelt greets the school children of Santa Fe. He thanks the teachers for their work and speaks of the qualities of character that he hopes are being fostered in the children.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-05

Remarks of President Roosevelt at Oakley, Kansas, May 2, 1903

President Roosevelt briefly greets a crowd in Oakley. He compares Kansas to the Dakotas and remarks on his pleasure at the “intellectual and spiritual progress” of the people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

Address of President Roosevelt at Salina, Kansas, May 2, 1903

President Roosevelt greets a crowd from Salina and Bethany, Kansas. He discusses his travels and seeing the “productivity of the state” in its land changes. He also addresses the educational institutions nearby and the development of character. Roosevelt also discusses his previous gift of a football and lessons that can be learned from football.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02

Address of President Roosevelt at Ellsworth, Kansas, May 2, 1903

President Roosevelt greets a crowd in Ellsworth, discussing his travels through Kansas and his pride in their success. He also congratulates them on the educational work being done in their state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-02