Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George U. Young
Theodore Roosevelt declines the invitation from George U. Young to visit a mining camp in Mesa, Arizona.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-02-16
Your TR Source
Mining camps
Letter from James H. Hawley to Charles Henry Robb
James H. Hawley sends Assistant Attorney General Robb a summary of the confessions given by Harry Orchard and Stephen W. Adams in relation to the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. Hawley also provides a background history of the Western Federation of Miners, claiming that its leadership has been responsible for numerous acts of violence.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-04-13
Christmas in a mining camp
A gold miner stands at the door to a cabin telling the miners inside, who are celebrating Christmas, that there has been a “gold strike up the creek,” which causes the miners to rush for the door. Caption: Man at Door — Hey, you fellers! There’s been a gold strike up the creek!
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1912-12-04