Fund raising

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-21

Creator(s)

Walker, David M. (David Miller), 1860-1945

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-17

Creator(s)

Carel, Frederick W., 1841-1914

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-12

Creator(s)

Spitz, Celia Schoenberg, 1861-1929

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-26

Creator(s)

Johnson, Daniel

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-09

Creator(s)

Tompkins, George L. D., 1869-1942

Former New York Representative Parsons asks Theodore Roosevelt if it would be possible for him to schedule a meeting with W. R. Waters of Louisville, Kentucky. Waters hopes to invite Roosevelt to a charity fundraising event held by the Masons of Louisville. Parsons was introduced to Waters by Representative Joseph S. Sherley of Kentucky, and is sure Roosevelt will be pleased to meet him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-06

Creator(s)

Parsons, Herbert, 1869-1925

As a part of a fundraising effort to erect a monument of William McKinley in Canton, Ohio, A. W. Klinordlinger forwards Theodore Roosevelt a chain letter and asks him to pass it on amongst other freemasons and friends. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-23

Creator(s)

Klinordlinger, A. W.

The Y. M. C. A. in Los Angeles is campaigning for half a million dollars to put toward extension work and facilities maintenance. Edwin T. Earl wired Theodore Roosevelt on May 20 asking for a statement to be read at a banquet about the organization’s character and citizenship. Earl and the rest of the organization were disappointed that Roosevelt did not send this message over, and request a statement again to be published in the local newspapers. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-23

Creator(s)

Earl, Edwin T. (Edwin Tobias), 1858-1919

Neltje Doubleday invites Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to an upcoming gathering she and her husband, Frank Nelson Doubleday, will be hosting on their lawn in support of education in the Southern United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-22

Creator(s)

Blanchan, Neltje, 1865-1918

Olive Margaret McGranor Wilson asks Theodore Roosevelt to help raise funds by giving a lecture for a playground in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-15

Creator(s)

Wilson, Olive Margaret McGranor, 1866-1954

Reverend Holmgren sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his book, My House, a House of Prayer, and asks Roosevelt to help him find people who could help him start a weekly paper.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-15

Creator(s)

Holmgren, Charles John Augustus, Reverend, 1860?-1935

Lena Marie Kaspar asks Theodore Roosevelt to donate a handkerchief to her local aid society’s sale to raise funds for church building repairs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-29

Creator(s)

Kasper, Lena Marie, 1866-1927

M. Emma Graw asks Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to contribute ten dollars towards the building of a local church.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-27

Creator(s)

Grant, M. Emma

Clinton R. Morse reports that the members of the glee club were honored that Theodore Roosevelt stayed to listen to their singing at a recent rally. He explains that the group is trying to raise money currently, and asks if Roosevelt would be willing to give a brief statement to help them drive interest.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-24

Creator(s)

Morse, Clinton R. (Clinton Ralza), 1872-1942

The village of Brynhyfryd, Wales, has recently created a cricket club, and solicits any donations to help fund the club through the season.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-16

Creator(s)

Corrymore Cricket Club

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

J. M. Cheatham claims to have had a revelation from god, and asks for Theodore Roosevelt’s help in securing financial assistance to be able to travel and spread the word of it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-18

Creator(s)

Cheatham, J. M.

Clarence L. Brock, director and secretary of the Houston Museum and Scientific Society, asks for Theodore Roosevelt’s help in publicizing the mission of the society and the benefits of such a museum. They have a number of valuable collections, but have been having trouble raising funds for the construction of a building to house them. A word from Roosevelt, Brock believes, would help garner attention and support for their mission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-11

Creator(s)

Brock, Clarence L. (Clarence Lockwood), 1880-1940

Louis H. Hollender asks Theodore Roosevelt to help raise funds to purchase guns for his local Boys’ Brigade.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-13

Creator(s)

Hollender, Louis H.

Robert Z. Johnstone plans to do missionary work preaching in Liberia, and, knowing of Theodore Roosevelt’s recent travels in Africa, asks for assistance raising funds both to complete his current schooling and to travel to West Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-14

Creator(s)

Johnstone, Robert Z. (Robert Zachariah)

E. O. Vaile forwards Theodore Roosevelt a self-explanatory letter, and gives several reasons why he wishes for Roosevelt to read it. Vaile did not seek to be put at the head of the Committee on Simplified Spelling of the Illinois State Teachers’ Association, but having been given the position is seeking to put all his energy into it. He hopes to raise funds to support the work of the committee, and does not want to lean too heavily on his own committee members, and so hopes Roosevelt may be able to donate. Vaile believes the enclosed letter also suggests the possibility of establishing a Midwestern branch supporting simplified spelling, and asks for Roosevelt’s opinion on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-09

Creator(s)

Vaile, E. O. (Edwin Orlando), 1843-1922