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An appeal from James G. Spencer and Joseph T. Drake, officers of the Chamberlain-Hunt Academy Board of Trustees, asking for donations to erect new school buildings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-03-22
Six of the ten pages of this edition of the “News and Notes” column are devoted to the visit of a delegation from the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) to the Netherlands in October 1989. The TRA, for the first time, held its annual meeting and dinner outside of the United States. The column notes the group’s visit to various sites across the Netherlands, describes the activities of the Roosevelt Study Center, and discusses fundraising efforts to support the Center. The column also discusses efforts to increase the endowment for the TRA and to establish an endowment for the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University.
The column is illustrated with fifteen photographs from the TRA’s visit to the Netherlands and two more from the fundraising dinner held to support the endowment of the Roosevelt collection at Harvard.
This edition of the “News and Notes” column reports on the success of the 1988 Teddy Bear Drive sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) and the National Park Service, and it notes that President George Bush has placed a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in the White House’s Cabinet Room. The column also covers the Lawrence J. Saunders Awards for essays in American history conferred by the Roosevelt Study Center in the Netherlands, and Dayton Ritt, commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, reports on the aircraft carrier’s deployments in 1988. “News and Notes” closes with the announcement of a campaign to increase the endowment of the TRA to fund its own activities and to be able to support the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard and the Roosevelt Study Center.
Two photographs from the Roosevelt Study Center, a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt at his desk in the library of Sagamore Hill, and an illustration of both sides of the TRA medallion appear in the column.
This newspaper article includes a section from a letter written by President Roosevelt to Thomas Nelson Page in which the president endorses a memorial endowment for Thomas Jefferson at the University of Virginia. Given Roosevelt’s previous negative remarks about Jefferson, the article states the president has broadened his mind since then. According to the article, “The letter can be viewed in no other light than as an endeavor to atone for the past and it should be accepted as such.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-21
President of the National Rifle Association of America James Andrew Drain explains the merits of his organization to President Roosevelt, and asks him to join the organization as a lifetime member. Roosevelt will need to pay a $25.00 fee, of course.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-16
A press release regarding the recent endowment by James Speyer of the Theodore Roosevelt Professorship of American History and Institutions at the University of Berlin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-13
H. V. Johnston has offered to donate $500,000 or more to develop the Peaceful Valley Ranch site, with certain provisos. Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay provides background information on Johnston and believes that the offer should be investigated. He warns that Johnston’s conditions for the donation may make it unacceptable to the National Park Service.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-11-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Mary Elizabeth Cosner Slocum that although Roosevelt sympathizes with her position, he cannot help as he receives numerous similar requests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Margaret Carpenter Thompson Hodenpyl that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for subscriptions to various causes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Julian L. Coolidge that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for subscriptions to various causes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Gus Thompson that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-13
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Effie Mae Record that while Roosevelt appreciates her message, he cannot provide a financial donation or help raise funds for the Veterans Association as he receives numerous similar requests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to N. H. Swain that Roosevelt cannot contribute in any way to the cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to A. F. Bozendahl that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to G. W. Lewis that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-09
Theodore Roosevelt encourages Emma Baker Kennedy to consider establishing an endowment in her husband’s memory at the Smithsonian Institution, in order to allow the museum to publish works based upon its collections, research, and expeditions. Roosevelt explains how beneficial J. Pierpont Morgan’s similar endowment to Princeton University has been in allowing the school to publish scientific and artistic works. Roosevelt explains that the Smithsonian is interested in creating a publication fund for specifically American work, so that it “may take the same lasting and beautiful form” as foreign work. The Smithsonian “gets nothing from Congress,” so all publications are privately funded.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Rometta Wightman that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Mrs. C. J. Thomas that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Father Jerome that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions. As such, Roosevelt does not want his name on any list of patrons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-27
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Jesse Robertson for his donation to the Progressive Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-12