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Edith Ogden Harrison invites John Campbell Greenway to the Huron Mountain Shooting and Fishing Club. Harrison suggests when Greenway might visit and when the boat departs from Marquette, Michigan.
1904-09-11
President Roosevelt recommends Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon for membership in the Boone and Crockett Club, as he is an excellent hunter and could assist with an exhibition in Austria.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-02
Theodore Roosevelt cannot accept an invitation to dinner or to make a speech. If he was to accept an invitation it should be from an organization he has not been to since he went to the Camp Fire Club of America immediately after returning from Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-08
Theodore Roosevelt permits William E. Coffin to use his name to raise money for the Camp Fire Club’s conservation committee. He wishes he could be an active member but has neither the time nor money.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-03
Theodore Roosevelt noticed Kermit Roosevelt’s “delicate hint” in his question about Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt and the Pudding and, therefore, sends a check for sixty dollars. He agrees with Kermit about the foolishness of the Camp Fire Club’s hunting honor list. Roosevelt tries to avoid joining clubs but still pays membership fees for many without returns in pleasure or profit. Unfortunately, Roosevelt’s library is too full of books like A. D. Melvin’s. While he is pleased Kermit ran the races, Roosevelt is glad he is finished with training. Quentin Roosevelt enjoyed Kermit’s visit to Groton School. Roosevelt dreads being overworked on his trips and wants to enjoy time with family and visit the Grand Canyon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-02
President Roosevelt thanks Newbold T. Lawrence and the board of governors of the Rockaway Hunting Club for their action. Until Lawrence contacted him, Roosevelt did not know that the New York Sun had made an attack on him or the club. However, the newspaper has become so disreputable that such an attack could be expected, and it should not surprise or discomfit him or anyone associated with the club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-18
President Roosevelt sympathizes with Ambassador White in regard to his wife’s illness, bringing up her kindness towards Edith’s sister Emily Tyler Carow when Archie was ill. He believes White has conducted himself properly “in the matter of the acceptance of the orders.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-09
President Roosevelt happily accepts an honorary membership from the President of the Saint Hubert Club of France, Justinien de Clary. He plans to send him a copy of his book Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-09
President Roosevelt gladly accepts honorary membership in the Pacific Coast Bear Club, and tells John Sparks that he wishes he could come take part in one of their hunts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-03
President Roosevelt is pleased to accept an honorary membership in the Interstate Club. He states that their mission appeals to him “as a sportsman.” A postscript notes that “The letter was sent to [Senator Joseph C.] Blackburn.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-03
President Roosevelt asks William Austin Wadsworth to write a letter to the Boone and Crockett Club admissions committee seconding his nomination of his son Ted Roosevelt for membership.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-08
President Roosevelt has nominated his son Ted Roosevelt for membership in the Boone and Crockett Club, and asks Alexander Lambert to write a letter to the admissions committee on his behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-08
President Roosevelt has nominated his son Ted Roosevelt for membership in the Boone and Crockett Club, and he asks if C. Grant La Farge can write the admissions committee on his behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-08
President Roosevelt nominates his son Ted Roosevelt for admission to the Boone and Crockett Club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-07
President Roosevelt writes to the George Bird Grinnell care of the Committee on Admissions, Boone and Crocket Club, recommending Charles Arthur Moore as a new member.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-19
Maxwell Evarts inquires if Theodore Roosevelt would be interested in attending an annual dinner held by the Vermont Fish and Game League in September after being unable to attend the year before. As president of the League, Evarts will send a formal invitation if so. The League would much appreciate his presence at an event which “practically represents the entire State of Vermont.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-24
Lafayette P. Streeter encloses acknowledgment of President Roosevelt’s honorary membership in the Santa Catalina Island Tuna Club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-30
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1892 to December 1898. Notable events include the death of Elliott Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt is appointed New York City Police Commissioner, his tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, the Spanish-American War, and Roosevelt’s gubernatorial campaign.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Letterhead listing the members of the Canadian Camp Club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-08
President Roosevelt’s membership card from the Santa Catalina Island Tuna Club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-30