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The first and second drafts of a speech written by President Roosevelt to be delivered before the National Congress of Mothers discussing the roles of mothers and fathers.
1905-02
Mary Chapin Grinnell Mears sorrows to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and is glad to learn Roosevelt is recovering. Mears will never forget the courtesy Edith and Theodore Roosevelt showed her and has photographs of the two of them in her home for inspiration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
President Roosevelt expresses his sadness to Hannah Kent Schoff regarding the death of Alice McLellan Birney. Both he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt were attached to her, and he regrets that he will not be able to be at the memorial service. He would be glad to meet with Schoff and the members of the advisory council of the National Congress of Mothers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-04
President Roosevelt believes in the Congress of Mothers so much that he breaks his personal rule in order to wish Alice McLellan Birney and her organization all possible success in Georgia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-16
President Roosevelt thanks Hannah Kent Schoff for her letter and praises the work of the Congress of Mothers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-01
President Roosevelt invites Father Doyle to read a draft of the speech he plans to deliver to the Mother’s Congress and return it with comments and suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-28
President Roosevelt asks Florence La Farge to read a draft of the speech he plans to deliver to the Mother’s Congress, and return it with comments and suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-28
President Roosevelt informs Father Alexander Patrick Doyle he plans on speaking of divorce and other matters in his address for the upcoming National Congress of Mothers. However, he cannot speak as strongly in his message to Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-28