Fund raising

J. S. Sherman collects $1 donations for the Republican Party at a fund raising event in a theater. Theodore Roosevelt and Speaker of the House Joseph Gurney Cannon can be seen in the audience. “Behind the scenes” are J. Pierpont Morgan, Henry Huttleston Rogers, and Edward Henry Harriman pouring coins from large money bags into “The Dough Barrel.” Caption: But the real work of financing the campaign will, as usual, be done behind the scenes.

comments and context

Comments and Context

J. S. Sherman was a long-serving member of the House of Representatives from New York — twenty years total with a four-year hiatus in the middle of the stretch — first elected in 1886. Despite his long service, he never held a position of power or significant committee assignment higher than Indian Affairs. Nevertheless, the affable “Sunny Jim” asserted behind-the-scenes influence and he was adept at conciliation and compromise.

Draft of a letter requesting donations to support the remaining four Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Symposium speakers.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1958

An example pledge card and fundraising suggestions for a local Theodore Roosevelt Fund which will help pay for the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Symposium.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1957

Plans for the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Symposium, including potential speakers and fundraising efforts.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1957

Theodore Roosevelt signing a pledge while promoting the war savings stamp campaign.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1918-06-11

After consulting with Mr. Reid, Superintendent Hanks believes that the best way to secure the purchase of the Elkhorn Ranch site is to form as “association of persons” interested in preserving the site. This organization could seek donations in order to purchase the site.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-03-09

The Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt will send a signed photograph of Theodore Roosevelt as a contribution to Hector H. High’s Sunday school class.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-10

A five dollar subscription from Louisa R. Maull is enclosed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-10

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Elon Huntington Hooker two contributions to Roosevelt’s campaign. He also recommends that Hooker publish the letter from Elizabeth Schooley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-27

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary advises Emily C. Hansell not to go to Chicago to carry out her idea. Roosevelt is not able to contribute to Hansell’s project.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-19

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Caspar Whitney that there is no organization collecting funds to the monument of Frederic Remington. Homer Davenport was doing most of the fundraising, and the secretary suggests Whitney get in contact with his estate. Theodore Roosevelt would really like Whitney to bring the matter to completion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-29

Theodore Roosevelt explains to James H. Hyslop that he cannot be involved with trying to enlist wealthy men in any kind of work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-02

Theodore Roosevelt earnestly wishes Denis Wortman well in his efforts to secure funds for ministerial relief in the Reformed Dutch Church. It is not “square or fair” that ministers be cast adrift while serving with such devotion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-06

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Alma Rittenberry that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions.  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-11

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Nannie G. Rowley that Roosevelt cannot comply as he receives numerous similar requests for financial contributions.  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-11

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased by the charitable work that young girls are doing in Huntington, New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-25

Theodore Roosevelt sympathizes with Reverend Holmgren’s causes but cannot solicit money for them as it would set a precedent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-18

Theodore Roosevelt permits William E. Coffin to use his name to raise money for the Camp Fire Club’s conservation committee. He wishes he could be an active member but has neither the time nor money.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-03

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines Charles W. Holmes’ request for a donation from Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-16

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Frank E. Parham that Roosevelt is not a rich man, and cannot donate funds to Salem Academy and College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina as Parham asked.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-11