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President Roosevelt thanks President Willis of George Washington University for making him an honorary Doctor of Laws and appreciates Willis’ kind words and confidence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-18
President Roosevelt is happy that George Washington University has a good chance to obtain financial stability.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-15
President Roosevelt asks George Washington University President Needham not to quote him publicly. Although Roosevelt is happy to give Needham advice, he is too busy with his own work to do more. He has recently been asked for endorsements by American University and the Catholic University of America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-14
Gist Blair discusses the financial issues of George Washington University. The university hopes to secure funds from the Peabody Board. Blair will do what Theodore Roosevelt advises.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-23
Charles Willis Needham, President of George Washington University, dispatches an honorary degree to President Roosevelt and praises the letter Roosevelt sent to be read in his absence from the ceremony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-24
On behalf of George Washington University, President Needham awards President Roosevelt an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of Roosevelt’s public service. Needham cites several of Roosevelt’s accomplishments, including holding businesses to higher ethical standards, regulating public corporations, and improving industrial conditions, as the reasons behind this conferment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-18