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John L. Berry, writing on behalf of the Student Committee of Howard University, requests help in making officer training camps available for “colored men” from the University.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-05-01
Theodore Roosevelt is not able to advise Kelly Miller. Roosevelt is not a man of means and his connections with the “very rich men of the country” are not at the level to give Miller the advice he requests. Miller was a mathematician and activist at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-03
President Roosevelt congratulates incoming President of Howard University John Gordon through interim President Hamlin. Roosevelt appreciates all that Howard University is doing to educate and uplift “our colored fellow-Americans.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-29
President Roosevelt cannot accept another engagement at this time and must turn down the invitation to Howard University.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-08
Albert Waters, a “colored boy,” explains his living situation and educational experience. He asks Theodore Roosevelt if he knows anyone who would provide a financial advance to attend Tuskegee Institute or Howard University.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-11
J. M. Dickinson forwards a letter from his former teacher John L. Ewell. Dickinson discusses and praises Ewell’s early teaching career.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-17
The directory lists the names, term expiration dates, and salaries of the governors of the States and Territories of the United States. The verso page lists personnel affiliated with Howard University and the Government Hospital for the Insane.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-15