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President Roosevelt has examined the papers related to Dr. Austin M. Curtis of Freedman’s Hospital and has a high opinion of Paul Laurence Dunbar. He would appreciate Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock looking into the case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Keep, Comptroller of Currency Murray, and Chief Forester Pinchot provide President Roosevelt with a detailed report of the organization and operations of the Department of the Interior. The report highlights “grave defects” in the structure of the Department such as redundant job functions, an “abuse of letter writing” that impedes public business, and rampant inefficiency. The report recommends the dissolution of several divisions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-22
Keep, Charles Hallam, 1861-1941; Murray, Lawrence O., 1864-1926; Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946
William R. Johnston states that he received a B.S. degree from Wilberforce University and a medical degree from Howard Medical College. He also has experience working at Freedmen’s Hospital after graduation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-14