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Theodore Roosevelt agree with Albert S. Perkins regarding the importance of the study of Greek. Roosevelt learned Latin, but appreciates how much his son, Kermit Roosevelt, has enjoyed Greek. Though he still appreciates Latin and believes students should be given a choice between the two languages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
President Roosevelt encloses a letter for Kermit Roosevelt. Roosevelt has written to Edgar Huidekoper Wells about Kermit’s study of Greek, which he encourages as he did Ted Roosevelt’s reading of Latin. Both Roosevelt and William Loeb approve of Kermit’s course schedule.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-03
Charles Heald Weller asks Theodore Roosevelt to consider writing about the declining study of Greek in this generation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
Endicott Peabody tells President Roosevelt that he is delighted to have Archibald B. Roosevelt at Groton School although he will not see him regularly, just once a week for recitation. Peabody, however, will see Kermit Roosevelt every day and says he thinks that Kermit will grow well this year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-19
Headmaster Peabody urges Quentin Roosevelt to get as much rest as he can on his break. Roosevelt’s Latin continues poorly and he has not learned how to study well yet.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1910-03-19
Headmaster Peabody notes that Quentin Roosevelt has done well enough in Latin and English to move into the second form without passing more exams.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1910-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt thanks D. W. Griffiths for tutoring Archibald B. Roosevelt (Archie Roosevelt) in Latin, French, and Geometry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
President Roosevelt thanks Reverend Billings for his encouraging letter regarding Ted and Kermit’s performance at Groton, and responds to a query regarding a potential appointment for another Groton student.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-15
Zeno I. Fitzpatrick would like Theodore Roosevelt to read his pamphlet about his experience as an educator in Georgia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-02
President of the University of New Mexico Gray asks Theodore Roosevelt to critique his pamphlet on Latin in Secondary School before presenting on the topic at conferences.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-18
“In verba magistri jurare”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-03