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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Owen R. Lovejoy that Roosevelt will be giving his speech in Birmingham extemporaneously and a printed copy is not available.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Theodore Roosevelt respectfully declines an invitation to attend a meeting of the Consumers’ League of New York City proposed by Frances Perkins. Roosevelt expresses support for the organization’s work, discussing violations of labor laws, restrictions on the working hours for women, and the cessation of sweatshops. Roosevelt also conveys support for the Child Labor Committee, writing of child labor laws in regard to the Canneries in New York State and the Canner’s Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
President Roosevelt is now an honorary member of the National Child Labor Committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-11
Isaac Newton Seligman asks President Roosevelt if he will accept an appointment to the National Child Labor Committee. Seligman lists other notable members and states the committee will not require work from Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-27