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Theodore Roosevelt does not remember accepting a position in the American Game Protection Association and asks George Bird Grinnell for information on this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-07-11
John B. Burnham informs Theodore Roosevelt that he is sending the constitution of the new National Game Protective Association, explains its purpose of protecting wildlife and enforcing game laws, and asks Roosevelt to return the copy after review.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-14
Yellowstone National Park Superintendent S. B. M. Young sends President Roosevelt photographs of two individuals convicted for poaching. Young acknowledges the hard work of Chief United States Game Protector T. S. Palmer in prosecuting the criminals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-14
President Roosevelt shakes hands with a bear, wearing a satchel labeled “Plans for Preservation of Big Game.” Caption: The President Says That on This Trip West Probably Not a Shot Will Be Fired–Harper’s Weekly
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-04
Theodore Roosevelt does not believe the elk in Yellowstone National Park need additional winter grazing grounds. He believes their numbers need to be kept down or “…they would inside of a century, fill the whole United States; so that they would then die of starvation!”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-04-17
Through Hugo Münsterberg, Theodore Roosevelt expresses his hearty sympathy for Alfred Walter Heymel’s position against the “wanton slaughter of wild creatures.” The loss of the United States’ native fauna has greatly impoverished the country. He condemns the brutal slaughter of mammals and birds, wherein they are killed for mere profit or pleasure, and no attempt is made to recover and use the animal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt commends Frank H. DeSouza, the Exalted Ruler of Phoenix Lodge No. 335 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, for his efforts to properly care for the elk in and around Yellowstone Park. Roosevelt discusses the importance of preserving elk and protecting them from “butchers” who kill them for their canine teeth. While he feels that elk populations have recovered enough to authorize hunting, strict regulations against improper harvesting are needed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-25
President Roosevelt is pleased with Representative Shiras’s bill and is glad a member of Congress takes a great interest in bird preservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-01
President Roosevelt admires Mr. Ireland’s article on game preservation and asks Robert Bridges to convey his compliments to Ireland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-07
President Roosevelt is always pleased to hear of efforts to protect game and commends the League of American Sportsmen for their interest in the subject.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-11
President Roosevelt would like information on game protection in Yellowstone National Park.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-24
President Roosevelt writes regarding a letter from Catherine Winthrop Sargent on protecting game in Wyoming. After consulting Gifford Pinchot, Roosevelt believes that the matter should be turned over to the Boone and Crockett Club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-20
After receiving a letter from Caspar Whitney, President Roosevelt would like to know if he can do anything to help protect game in Wyoming.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-08
William T. Hornaday writes to the “Defenders of Big Game” about a “painful situation” where the Department of Agriculture continues to allow the sale of big game in Alaska.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-03-04
William T. Hornaday is having trouble finding support in Congress for the Game Sanctuary Bill due to a number of legislators who oppose federally established game reserves. Hornaday would like Theodore Roosevelt to write to “as many senators as possible” urging them to support the bill. He also hopes that Roosevelt can write an article, for widespread publication, which is critical of the current system of game preservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-12-26
George Bird Grinnell lets Theodore Roosevelt know that the American Game Protective Association is all right. Everyone is doing what they can to forward “the cause of game protection and good sportsmanship.” Grinnell does not feel that Roosevelt should have any “uneasiness” about the endorsement he is giving the American Game Protective Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-08-27
George Bird Grinnell received Charles Sheldon’s letter discussing the amendment to the Sulzer Bill. Grinnell agrees with Sheldon’s reasons for supporting the Bill, “after the war is over there may be reasonable cooperation between residents of Alaska and game conservators elsewhere.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-06-13
George Bird Grinnell is glad that Theodore Roosevelt likes the book. Grinnell wants to hear Roosevelt’s moose story. He would like Roosevelt to come to lunch and meet with some friends and acquaintances, one who is a member of the Progressive Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-24
William T. Hornaday asks if Theodore Roosevelt will write a few lines of support for Hornaday’s game preservation plan which he will shortly take to Congress. Hornaday also hopes that Roosevelt will help him secure the support of Governor Johnson of California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-10-29
William T. Hornaday thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and for securing the support of The Outlook for Hornaday’s game preservation efforts. After a successful speaking tour in the West, Hornaday is confident that legislation can be passed in the next session of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-10-20