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Robert J. Knox asks if Theodore Roosevelt will come speak at his Methodist Episcopalian church to help them raise funds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-16
Louis J. Keller, a member of the Kendallville, Indiana library board, informs Theodore Roosevelt of the recent establishment of a public library in his city by the women’s Civic Club. They are now raising funds to help expand the library and get its own building. Keller wonders whether Roosevelt will be traveling nearby in the upcoming month and would be willing to help them by delivering an address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-27
Newspaper article reporting on the concert at Carnegie Hall for the benefit of the Masonic Home of Utica which consisted of professional performers as well as children from the home dancing and performing music. The concert raised over $5,000 for the Masonic Home and the children enjoyed their trip to New York City. Letters received by William J. Wiley, superintendent of the home, are also printed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-29
Lulu Mae Kipp Carlin tells Theodore Roosevelt it is time for him to speak under the auspices of the Daughters of Veterans in Chicago and help them raise money by doing so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
Robert Means Thompson introduces Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur H. Dadmun, corresponding secretary to the Navy League of the United States. The Navy League is currently raising funds by asking 100 gentlemen to contribute $100 every year for the next 5 years. Thompson hopes Roosevelt will assist them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
John C. Roberts tells Theodore Roosevelt to write to any businessman or board member to assure himself of Roberts’ good character. Roberts’ needs to raise funds to open the Parlor City Industrial School and believes if Roosevelt were to come speak in his city, Binghamton, NY, half the funds could be raised.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
On behalf of the Committee on Fair, Hugh S. Gambel invites Theodore Roosevelt to the Masonic Fair to be held as a fund raiser to raise money to build a Masonic Hall and club house, Gambel also asks for two signed photographs from Roosevelt to help in their endeavors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
President Roosevelt informs Lillian Capron that he cannot attend the fund raising event and that he always declines these requests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-19
James M. Spencer thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his kind words; Spencer has been discouraged with the difficulties of his cause, but believes he will triumph due to American patriotism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-12
Alma Rittenberry is collection donations and asks Theodore Roosevelt for a contribution.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Margaret Brownson Linton invites Theodore Roosevelt to address the people of Washington, Pennsylvania for the benefit of the children’s playgrounds. Linton explains the population of the town is about twenty-five thousand and can be reached by railroad or trolley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Mary E. Wilson writes to Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of the Woman Charity Club. Wilson asks if Roosevelt would be willing to contribute an autograph to the Club’s autograph book for an upcoming fundraiser. The Club, which is based in Boston, Massachusetts, provides medical care to women “regardless of creed or nationality” for very reduced or zero cost. Wilson is hoping to collect many autographs from government officials to add to their book.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-26
Leonidas M. Cook informs Theodore Roosevelt that the Red Springs Masonic Lodge No. 501 are planning a fair to raise funds to build a masonic temple in Red Springs, North Carolina. Cook invites Roosevelt to donate towards the cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-23
Ursula B. Leber asks Theodore Roosevelt to donate towards the Ladies Mission Band of the First Presbyterian Church’s fair. She informs him their borough in New Jersey was named for him, and two elders in the church are named Theodore.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
Mrs. Lease wonders if Theodore Roosevelt might donate to their church fund.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
Harry Jacobs received permission to name his organization after Theodore Roosevelt. Now, he hopes for a donation to begin the treasury of the Roosevelt Literary Club of the West End in Boston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
Spencer P. Hawkins asks Theodore Roosevelt for a donation to Louisburg Normal and Industrial School for orphans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
Harvey L. Simmonds asks Theodore Roosevelt to support Fisk University by recommending it to potential donors, speaking to influential philanthropists, and visiting the school to address the students.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
The Midway Society requests funds to preserve the church and cemetery in Lambert, Georgia. President Roosevelt is a descendant of Midway Society member General Daniel Stewart.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to give him updates on members of the family and thank him for gifts he and his wife Belle sent. Roosevelt says he has received many interesting letters and he would send them to Kermit but fears they will get lost. Roosevelt discusses making a speech at the Opera House to raise money for the unemployed and notes his fondness for Grace Vanderbilt. Roosevelt adds that he has had a small bout of fever.
1915-02-08