Knights of Columbus

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Stanley Washburn

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Stanley Washburn’s letter to Roosevelt. Washburn had enclosed an excerpt from the Alliance Weekly in which Roosevelt was quoted as saying he wished the day would come when a Roman Catholic would become President of the United States. Washburn wished to confirm whether Roosevelt had been quoted correctly. The secretary notes that the article was probably referencing a speech Roosevelt made to the Knights of Columbus in Peoria in 1910, and he encloses a copy of the speech so Washburn can see exactly what Roosevelt said.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-01

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William R. Hamby

Theodore Roosevelt expresses to William R. Hamby that he is honored by the invitation to speak in Texas and for the Knights of Columbus, but he regrets he cannot accept due to prior commitments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to D. P. Toomey

Theodore Roosevelt declines to contribute to the symposium and corrects the published text of a speech he delivered to the Knights of Columbus in New York. The published text left out a paragraph about the separation of church and state. Roosevelt requests that D. P. Toomey publish a correction.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-11-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cecil Spring Rice

In regards to preparedness and hyphenated Americanism, Theodore Roosevelt believes that he has caused the administration to take the reverse action from a year ago. He is not sure how much consequence this has really had, though.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-10-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harold L. Ickes

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Harold L. Ickes that he should not declare that he will not be a candidate at this time. Roosevelt is glad that Ickes liked his speech on “Hyphenated Americanism” and appreciates the Knights of Columbus’ support. Roosevelt would like to see Ickes and Donald R. Richberg to talk over the situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-10-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Victor J. Dowling

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Victor J. Dowling for his letter and for providing Roosevelt with the chance to give the type of speech he made. Roosevelt agrees that the papers have slurred over the religious side, but this will be brought out in full in the official publication of the Knights of Columbus speech.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-10-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John T. McNeill

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the resolution that was passed by the Knights of Columbus on December 8.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry W. Herbert

President Roosevelt must decline the invitation to speak at the Knights of Columbus meeting as his “engagements peremptorily forbid” it. However, Roosevelt wishes Henry W. Herbert and the Order “hearty good wishes.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William A. Prendergast to Theodore Roosevelt

William A. Prendergast extends an invitation from the Knights of Columbus of Brooklyn to be the orator of their Fourth of July celebration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-08

Creator(s)

Prendergast, William A., 1867-1954

Letter from Peter P. McLoughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

As a representative of the Knights of Columbus of Long Island, New York, Peter P. McLoughlin asks Theodore Roosevelt to name a time and place where he might be formally presented with an invitation to deliver a 4th of July address.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-24

Creator(s)

McLoughlin, Peter P., 1866-1934

Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to William Loeb

Eugene A. Philbin would like to meet with President Roosevelt to discuss the New York City post office strike. Philbin has already met with Postmaster William R. Willcox who he says is “abundantly able to take care of the situation.” However, Willcox suggested that if Philbin were able to meet Roosevelt he should discuss the matter with him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-23

Creator(s)

Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920

Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to William Loeb

Eugene A. Philbin writes to William Loeb to clarify his earlier letter and request that President Roosevelt speak at an upcoming Knights of Columbus celebration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-22

Creator(s)

Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920

Letter from Eugene A. Philbin to William Loeb

Eugene A. Philbin writes to William Loeb to arrange a meeting with President Roosevelt on behalf of the Knights of Columbus.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-18

Creator(s)

Philbin, Eugene A. (Eugene Ambrose), 1857-1920

Col. Roosevelt in a Spec. 45 Glide Touring Car

Postcard featuring a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt and four men sitting in a car decorated with various flags, including a Knights of Columbus flag, an American flag, and a welcome flag with Roosevelt’s likeness on it. A few individuals can be seen jumping onto or sitting on the back of the car. A message on the reverse of the postcard from Albert A. Kroegel to Louise Kroegel discusses his plans for his trip home.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1911

Creator(s)

Apeda Studio (New York, N.Y.); Kroegel, Albert A. (Albert Adam), 1887-1961

The disposition of the Nobel Peace Prize fund

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Congressman Gallivan in which Roosevelt enumerates the various individuals and causes to which he has directed his Nobel Peace Prize money. Roosevelt lists the charity or work, the individual whom he wishes to see distribute the funds, and the amount of the award.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1918-08-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Our society directory

A list of social clubs and societies. Each society includes the names and contact information of many of their representatives, as well as their regular meeting times and locations. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-20

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Maurice Francis Egan to Theodore Roosevelt

Maurice Francis Egan encloses a paragraph from an article he has written for Catholic papers on Lady Gregory’s latest book. His friends in the Knights of Columbus assure him that the “Roosevelt Democrat” is adopting the motto of the State of Maryland (“Fatti Maschii Parole Femine,” meaning “Manly deeds, womanly words”). Egan hopes that after President Roosevelt leaves the White House, they can talk on various subjects.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-22

Creator(s)

Egan, Maurice Francis, 1852-1924

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Callan O’Laughlin

Theodore Roosevelt asks John Callan O’Laughlin to express his thanks to Monsignor William T. Russell for the confidence he has placed in Roosevelt and for his offer to help however he could. Roosevelt believes that it would be beneficial for Russell to inform the Republican politicians who will control the Republican National Convention of what the situation is regarding Roosevelt, in order for them to understand that he stands for “straight Americanism with all its implication, internal and international,” and has strong support.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-04-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Alexander Patrick Doyle to Theodore Roosevelt

Father Doyle notifies Theodore Roosevelt that a committee representing the Knights of Columbus wish to meet with him during their gathering at the Catholic University of America.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-10

Creator(s)

Doyle, Alexander Patrick, 1857-1912