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Senator Dixon reviews the initial arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt’s trip to Missoula and Helena, Montana. He requests further information regarding Roosevelt’s travel arrangements in order to provide a definite program.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Senator Carter shares the proposed itinerary for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Helena, Montana, and asks Frank Harper for suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Conrad Kohrs, an old friend from his ranching days, invites Theodore Roosevelt to get together for lunch with him and other “cowpunchers” while he is in Helena, Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt is invited to visit Helena, Montana, on his upcoming trip to the west.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
On behalf of the Progressive Republican League of Helena, Frank J. Edwards invites Theodore Roosevelt to visit Helena, Montana, on his upcoming trip out west.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Senator Dixon is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt is willing to deliver a speech in Montana but suggests that the address be in Missoula instead of Helena. Missoula is politically progressive, has advantageous rail service, and has never had the opportunity to host Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
Senator Carter is pleased to hear that Theodore Roosevelt intends to stop and deliver an address in his hometown of Helena, Montana, on his way home from his trip to the Pacific Coast next year. Although Carter will not be there, he invites Roosevelt to visit the Montana Club. He asks Roosevelt to advise him of the topic of his address to help in advertising the event.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-01-21
Judge William Henry Hunt sends William Loeb papers related to the application for the pardon of several men, as well as a history of the case they were involved in. Hunt tells Loeb that the conviction of these men has produced a great deal of bitterness in Montana, and that he has been warned to take measures to protect himself, but he is not worried.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-20
Arthur G. Elston testifies about unethical conduct occurring in Division “P” of the General Land Office. Elston describes being urged by his chief, George F. Pollock, to change a report recommending charges against the Schow Brothers and Lovell Irrigation Company for willful trespass in Montana. He believes Pollock was acting under pressure from Congressman Mondell and the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Elston also testifies to being aware of similar instances of improper behavior in regards to public lands in Wyoming and Colorado.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-15
William H. Moody reports that Montana requests and is granted the same marshal support as North Dakota in the face of threatened railroad violence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-19
President Roosevelt says that he knows the eastern part of Montana well, the cow country. He highlights the accomplishments of soldiers in the Civil War, as well as the role of irrigation in Montana. He also emphasizes the importance of weapons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-27
Ray H. Mattison writes to Allyn F. Hanks regarding a research trip to Helena, Montana, and the development of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Mattison interviewed Wallis Huidekoper, Ella Myers, E. A. Phillips, and Arnold D. Ferris. He also researched at the Montana Historical Library and Montana State College.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-11-02