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Baylor University will be debating the University of Texas over the Homestead and Exemptions Laws which are often abused in Texas. The unknown author asks Vice President Roosevelt for his opinion on these laws and to compare them to homestead laws in his own state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
President Roosevelt addresses the crowd at the dedication of the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona and tells them about how the dam came to be. He knows the value of irrigation to the west, and through hard work, he was able to convince the east of the necessity of irrigation. Roosevelt congratulates all of the people involved with the construction of the dam and reflects on the honor of having the dam named after him. He considers the two material achievements he is most proud of in his administration to be the construction of the Panama Canal and the irrigation work in the western United States. Roosevelt also further reflects on what it means to be a citizen and the duty of Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs T. Perrin that Roosevelt cannot advise him on this matter. There is no government land for settlement in Arizona, but there is land available for purchase. While the government does not provide assistance, there are often land openings for homestead settlements. He recommends Perry writes to Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-21
Letter of introduction for Professor Otto Kobner of the University of Berlin. Kobner is studying the land system of the United States and Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Gifford Pinchot can meet with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-02
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock an order regarding the sale of public lands and special cases thereof. This order overrides Roosevelt’s order of January 25.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-12
Annie White writes to Frank Harper to further explain her reasons for writing to Theodore Roosevelt regarding her application to the Pension Bureau and the Soldier’s Homestead act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24
An affidavit signed by J. T. Baker avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-07-19
An affidavit signed by Edward Shelton avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-30
An affidavit signed by W. T. Leahy avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-02-26
An affidavit signed by James D. Taylor avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-02-21
An affidavit signed by H. J. Flannery avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-02-21
An affidavit signed by W. A. Stoneburg avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-26
An affidavit signed by B. A. Robbins avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-02-14
An affidavit signed by J. M. Jester avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-02-14
An affidavit signed by S. J. Cannon avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-02-05
An affidavit signed by Anna Winsett avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-06
An affidavit signed by R. H. Swan avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-06
An affidavit signed by Charles J. Dawson avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-12-29
An affidavit signed by Adam Bashore avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-12-02
An affidavit signed by R. G. Thompson avowing that Samuel J. Martin did not establish a residence on the described land prior to the spring of 1907.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-09-22