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W. S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University, sends an appeal for financial contributions to the school for buildings and scholarships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
J. A. McKean sends Theodore Roosevelt 10 tickets to the Annual Ball of his lodge. This is their only fundraiser and is necessary after a run of sickness, injuries, and death among the members that year. McKean hopes Roosevelt will be generous with his reply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10
Belkie W. Flournoy’s local Elks Lodge is holding a fair to raise funds for a new building. She asks Theodore Roosevelt to send a note wishing her success to display at her fair booth.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-02
N. Taylor Phillips discusses the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue’s upcoming charity event. As Theodore Roosevelt has previously supported Jews, Phillips asks him to attend the event and express his sympathy with the endeavor to educate and uplift the Jews of New York City. Phillips fondly remembers serving in the state legislature during Roosevelt’s term as governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-25
Elizabeth L. Field invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the Richmond Hill Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star fundraiser fair, where they are collecting funds to build a temple. Once the temple is built, they will be hanging a photograph donated by Edith Kermit Carrow Roosevelt at last year’s fair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-19
Van V. Bowman writes Theodore Roosevelt to see if he would be interested in purchasing a United Spanish War Veterans Robe, made from Eastern Oregon wool, with the proceeds benefiting Malabon Camp No. 6 in Pendleton, Oregon. Bowman says they are sending him a sample robe since they are confident Roosevelt will then want to order another robe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-16
Charles H. Madole tells Theodore Roosevelt the Park Methodist Episcopal Church in Bloomfield, New Jersey is building a new $26,000 Sunday school building, which their Epworth League is fundraising for by holding a fair in November. He asks if Roosevelt would donate an autographed copy of his biography to help their efforts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-16
W. P. Thirkield asks Theodore Roosevelt to write an endorsement of the American Interchurch College for Religious and Social Workers to aid in its fundraising campaign. The addition of a department for “the training of colored workers” is “one of the most encouraging and hopeful movements” in race relations since the Civil War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
Miles A. DeGraff thanks Theodore Roosevelt for sending his portrait as part of his Methodist Episcopal Church Fair fundraiser. He recounts a situation where both himself and a community member bought the portrait, with the latter returning the portrait after learning it was already bought. However, she would not accept her money back unless DeGraff could somehow secure a second portrait. DeGraff then awkwardly asks Roosevelt for another portrait if he is willing to help solve this dilemma.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
Leopold G. Blackman, principal of the Honolulu School for Boys, discusses the institution’s founding. The school’s object is to develop character through self-help and industry. While some funds needed to maintain the school have been raised, the school’s further development requires additional money. Blackman asks Theodore Roosevelt to contribute to the cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-15
Mrs. H. T. Johnson asks Theodore Roosevelt if he would be willing to contribute any amount, no matter how small, to the Industrial Club to which she belongs in Newark, New Jersey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-05
A. W. Elliott of the Southern Rescue Mission asks Theodore Roosevelt to donate $100 to establish a self-supporting rescue home in the South for “fallen women.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-31
E. C. Bertram and the committee of the St. Peter’s Church Young Men’s Club want to start a gymnasium and literary club. However, they lack the funds and ask Theodore Roosevelt for assistance in starting a campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-29
Agnes Meyer’s church is in debt, and she would like to raffle off a book of autograph letters at the next bazaar to help raise money for it. She asks for an autographed letter from Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-22
Robert Lee Dunn is concerned that the Lincoln Memorial University Association has not heard from Theodore Roosevelt regarding a fundraising contribution for Howard Auditorium at Lincoln Memorial University. He hopes Roosevelt will contribute.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-21
David M. Walker writes to Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of the Presbyterian Church of Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, to tell him of the congregation’s current effort to raise money to pay off its mortgage by the end of September. He asks if Roosevelt would be able to contribute any amount, as they would be greatly pleased to have his support in this endeavor. Walker includes a brief list of references who can attest to the situation and his authority to solicit funds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-21
Frederick W. Carel, a retired newspaper man and blind Union soldier, is petitioning various friends and public figures for help securing medical care to treat his blindness. He would appreciate any help Theodore Roosevelt is able to provide.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-17
Celia Schoenberg Spitz invites Theodore Roosevelt to address an audience of Jewish women in December. They are trying to raise money for homes for orphan girls who are too old to be in asylums. They live in these quarters and, when they get jobs, pay what they can.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
Daniel Johnson asks Theodore Roosevelt to help his church in West Grove, New Jersey, raise funds to help pay off its mortgage by coming to deliver a speech in September 1911.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-26
George L. D. Tompkins asks Theodore Roosevelt if it would be possible for him to speak at the Ocean Grove Auditorium on August 7 to help raise funds for the Ocean Grove fire department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-09