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J. Huyler Ellison invites Theodore Roosevelt to join the New York Lodge of Elks. A new Lodge has formed in Freeport, Long Island, which will include Nassau and Suffolk counties in its jurisdiction. Ellison’s father, Thomas J. Ellison, is also applying for membership and would be pleased if Roosevelt would join him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-22
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to J. J. Gallagher for his support in the campaign in New Jersey and suggest that possibly next fall he would be able to do as Gallagher desires.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt commends Frank H. DeSouza, the Exalted Ruler of Phoenix Lodge No. 335 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, for his efforts to properly care for the elk in and around Yellowstone Park. Roosevelt discusses the importance of preserving elk and protecting them from “butchers” who kill them for their canine teeth. While he feels that elk populations have recovered enough to authorize hunting, strict regulations against improper harvesting are needed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-25
Through Joseph F. Leitner, President Roosevelt sends his greetings and regards to the people participating in Elksfest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-02
President Roosevelt thanks Judge Melvin for the letter, and is pleased by the action taken by Melvin’s order of Elks to not wear elk teeth as ornaments pending an investigation into the slaughter of elk. Roosevelt hopes that they will make this action permanent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-20
President Roosevelt thanks Judge Melvin for letting him see the letter from Mr. Scanlon and for Melvin’s work with “the elk teeth matter.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-16
President Roosevelt requests Henry A. Melvin, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent Order of Elks if he can do more to prevent the widespread killing of elks for their horns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-03
President Roosevelt suggests Philip B. Stewart distribute an enclosed article to the members of the Benevolent Order of Elks as a means to persuade the organization to prohibit the wearing of elk tusks amongst its members. Roosevelt dismisses any government action can be taken to prevent the practice but believes the order can preserve its reputation by banning a tradition that has contributed to the extinction of such a “noble beast’.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-19
This program describes the events during a week of celebration in Marietta, Ohio, and Parkersburg, West Virginia. Events include the dedication of two buildings at Marietta College, excursions to Blennerhassett Island, reunions of the Union Veteran Association of Washington County, the conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the dedication of a bronze tablet commemorating the first settlement in the Northwest Territory. The tablet was unveiled by Alice Roosevelt Longworth and dedicated by Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10
On behalf of Fargo Lodge #260 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Hector G. Barnes thanks Frank S. Talcott for the speech he delivered at their memorial services.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1908-12-14