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S. M. Barrett is pleased by attempts in Oklahoma to enact educational reform and remove political influence from its schools. He sends Theodore Roosevelt an editorial he is free to quote from on the matter. Barrett also informs Roosevelt that he will be publishing a book on Native Americans soon, and plans to send Roosevelt a copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-11
Nicholas Murray Butler congratulates President Roosevelt on the Senate’s vote supporting the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty (Panama Canal treaty). He hopes that civil engineer William Barclay Parsons is appointed to the Panama Canal Commission instead of William H. Burr. He also comments on the passage of the Education Bill in New York and relays a discussion he had with journalist Walter Wellman about the Republican platform for the National Convention. Butler recommends Hugh Henry Hanna as vice president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-24
Nicholas Murray Butler has just accepted an invitation to lunch from Governor Odell to discuss the educational news in Albany and will inform President Roosevelt of their discussion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-18
James Russell Parsons discusses political issues surrounding the proposed reorganization of New York’s educational system.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-12
Nicholas Murray Butler discusses the politics behind the battle to reorganize New York’s educational system. He includes a postscript mentioning that Governor Odell approves of a unification plan, as does the Department of Public Instruction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-13
James Russell Parsons discusses the plans of Charles Rufus Skinner, New York State superintendent of public instruction, to reorganize New York’s educational system. While Skinner’s plan for unification might have negative consequences, Parsons believes it has the potential to reduce friction between departments and increase efficiency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-08