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John L. Patterson is a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt, and tells him of a portrait of Roosevelt that he has hung in his office. He voted for Roosevelt in the past and hopes to be able to do so again in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-20
Amanda M. Hicks petitions Theodore Roosevelt to come speak to a group of young women from the University of California while he is in Berkeley, California. She had previously written to several people to try to ascertain Roosevelt’s plans, and was told to ask him directly when he was in the state. Hicks hopes that Roosevelt will agree to speak to her group, representing “the rank and file of the young women who are to be the future makers of our homes and of our nation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-21
Marshall Stimson and Meyer Lissner send Theodore Roosevelt some details about the Union League banquet to which he was recently invited. The Republican group is progressive, and would greatly appreciate if Roosevelt is able to attend or speak at the dinner. Both California Governor Hiram Johnson and Roosevelt’s son, Theodore Roosevelt, have been consulted, and they approve.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-08
Lynn Helm is sorry that Theodore Roosevelt will not be able to address the College Men’s Association of Southern California because of scheduling conflicts. He hopes that members of the association will be able to hear Roosevelt speak at either of the other places he is scheduled to speak in Los Angeles, California, and that he may be able to personally meet Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-06
Marshall Stimson asks The Outlook to make sure that the telegrams from the Union League, California Governor Hiram Johnson, and himself reach Theodore Roosevelt at once.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
George D. Wardrop notifies Frank Harper of a telegram recently received from the Union League Club inviting Theodore Roosevelt to attend a dinner. Wardrop notes that current arrangements would permit such an engagement, and that California Governor Hiram Johnson and Theodore Roosevelt’s son, Theodore Roosevelt, approve.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-08
Charley Hong calls for a meeting of various world leaders to be held in the United States, with another to follow in China.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-03
James A. B. Scherer and Meyer Lissner send Theodore Roosevelt their suggested itinerary for his upcoming visit to Los Angeles and Pasadena, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Edwin T. Earl informs Theodore Roosevelt that he has arranged for him to attend a luncheon on the day he arrives in Los Angeles next month.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-22
Representative Kent wants to take Theodore Roosevelt, Governor Hiram Johnson, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt, and Francis J. Heney on an outing up the mountains during his visit to California. He warns Roosevelt about the “grafting bunch.” Kent discusses “the great things” Johnson has done for California as governor. While Heney has been brave since his loss (his wife, Rebecca W. Heney, died January 26, 1911), Kent believes time with Roosevelt will bolster him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
James A. B. Scherer is grateful there are no changes to Theodore Roosevelt’s arrangements for his visit to Pasadena and Los Angeles and lists the proposed itinerary. However, he regrets Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt cannot attend Helen Newell Garfield’s invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
John Eastwood has been a longtime supporter of Theodore Roosevelt ever since he began championing the “square deal.” He hopes that Roosevelt’s recent support of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge does not mean he has abandoned the cause. Eastwood now lives in Los Angeles, and would like to meet Roosevelt when he visits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
E. H. Tryon has received Theodore Roosevelt’s recent letters and gotten in touch with California Governor Hiram Johnson. Tryon hopes Roosevelt can attend a banquet with the Union League Club on his upcoming visit to San Francisco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
Benjamin Ide Wheeler, President of the University of California, has written to Governor Hiram Johnson and Theodore Roosevelt’s son, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., to clarify that the remainder of the plans for Roosevelt’s trip to California are in their hands. Wheeler does hope that the Roosevelts can come celebrate the University of California’s Charter Day. He also believes that it will be possible for Roosevelt to visit Stanford on March 24, but make it back for the lecture in San Francisco that afternoon. Wheeler expresses his fondness for Roosevelt Jr. and his wife.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Ted Roosevelt provides his father with a preliminary schedule of the activities he will do when he visits California in March. He recommends that his father not address any clubs not already in his schedule because if he chooses one, he will have to do all of them. He also notes that many people will want to meet with his father at his house.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-09
President Scherer of Throop Polytechnic Institute tells Frank Harper that he cooperated with Meyer Lissner at every stage in attempting to schedule Theodore Roosevelt’s visit. He provides brief details of possible locations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-09
James A. B. Scherer says that the wishes of Theodore Roosevelt and California Governor Hiram Johnson are the top priority on Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to California. However, he notes some difficulties in changing the schedule in regards to a lecture at Pasadena when arrangements have already been made.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-06
James A. B. Scherer, President of Throop Polytechnic Institute, has spoken with California Governor Hiram Johnson and seen the telegram Frank Harper sent to Johnson. Johnson’s only concern is about public meetings in Los Angeles and San Francisco that have already been arranged for Theodore Roosevelt, as well as invitations to dinners and night lectures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
James A. B. Scherer confirms receipt of Frank Harper’s telegram regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming California tour. He has shared their plans with Governor Johnson and conferred with Meyer Lissner, who will arrange the details of Roosevelt’s speeches in Pasadena. He asks Harper what food, wine, and decor would most please Roosevelt for Arthur H. Fleming’s dinner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-01