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President Roosevelt tells the Committee of Admissions of the Union League Club that William L. Swan should be admitted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-27
James Andrew Drain writes to President Roosevelt as president of the National Rifle Association. Drain shares his goals for the organization, which include the promotion of rifle practice. Drain would like Roosevelt to become a lifetime member of the NRA and to send a letter suitable for publication that endorses the objects and purposes of the Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-16
The first circular of the Society of American Wars of the United States provides details about the new society, including its establishment, structure, organization, and various qualifications for membership. Additionally, the letter encourages members to urge their Congressional representatives to pass a law which would make illegal any desecration of the American flag.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-01
President Roosevelt hopes that Gifford Pinchot will second Ted Roosevelt’s nomination to the Boone and Crockett Club. Ted has killed deer, moose, and elk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-17
President Roosevelt asks if Augustus Peabody Gardner would be willing to put Granville Fortescue up for membership in the Metropolitan Club and would like to go walking with him one day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-07
Theodore Roosevelt believes that “wise discretion” should be used in the selection of members for the Boone and Crockett Club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-02-04
George Bird Grinnell is trying to straighten out the Boone and Crockett membership records. He inquires about the military ranks of Ted and Kermit Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-10-29
George Bird Grinnell acknowledges Theodore Roosevelt’s letter supporting Hamilton Fish Jr. as a candidate for the Boone and Crockett Club and will forward Roosevelt’s other letter to Secretary Prentiss N. Gray.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-03
James A. Mattison notifies Dabney S. Royster that he has received his letter and regrets to inform him that under certain provisions of the governing admissions Royster is not eligible for the membership of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-23
Edward H. Droop expresses his desire to see President Roosevelt made a fully degreed Scottish Rite Mason before Roosevelt leaves the United States and stresses the value of membership. Droop plans to take as little of Roosevelt’s time as possible and ensures that the ceremony can be private.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-19
Assistant Secretary of State Adee sends William Loeb the translation of a note and telegram concerning the propriety of the President’s honorary membership to the Académie Française des Sports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-20
Major Wadsworth informs President Roosevelt that Ted Roosevelt has been put up for membership. Wadsworth also mentions the great weather on the day of Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s wedding.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-20
Theodore Roosevelt does not agree with transferring his membership.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-30
Blank application form petitioning for membership in the Mithras Lodge of Perfection, No. 1, and the conferring of fourth through fourteenth degrees of freemasonry. Edward H. Droop has signed the document attesting to his recommendation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909
Corresponding Secretary W. G. Steel extends to President Theodore Roosevelt an offer of honorary membership in the Mazamas, a mountain climbing club. The induction would recognize Roosevelt’s lifelong interest in natural conservation and his role in creating Crater Lake National Park. Steel describes the club’s history and the parameters of honorary membership and requests permission to submit Roosevelt’s name for election at the next annual meeting.
1905-08-17