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This postcard includes a facsimile of the hotel’s register page for one day during the National Conservation Congress, which includes the signatures of William H. Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, and Gifford Pinchot.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1910
Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could attend the meeting of the National Conservation Congress. Roosevelt gives Wallace permission to read his letter to audiences at the meeting. Roosevelt believes that the greatest movement of their time is the development of country life. He established The Country Life Commission for this purpose. According to Roosevelt, the entire nation’s welfare depends on “the welfare of those who till the soil,” because improving farmers’ social lives will improve their farms.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-22
Theodore Roosevelt wishes everyone understood that he cannot possibly accept all the invitations he receives and wants to avoid making speeches when possible. While he appreciates Henry Wallace’s invitation, regretfully, he cannot attend. Although he deeply believes in conservation, accepting one speech means he must field too many other requests.
Gifford Pinchot suggests that Theodore Roosevelt contact President White of the National Conservation Congress to express his interest in speaking during the event. He also suggests topics for the speech.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-02
Gifford Pinchot offers three suggestions for the presidential campaign. He suggests that The North American be sent to all country newspapers east of the Mississippi River. He would also like Theodore Roosevelt to agree to an interview with Henry Beach Needham and appear at the National Conservation Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-24
Henry Wallace thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter from September 15th. He asks permission to read a portion to the National Conservation Congress and asks for a substitution letter to read otherwise. He asks Roosevelt to emphasize the importance of developing farmers’ and country life. He promises to meet Roosevelt next time he is in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
Bernard Nadal Baker explains his reason for sending Theodore Roosevelt a telegram after parting ways yesterday, saying that he and John Barber White want to keep it a secret that it is their intention to elect Gifford Pinchot to the presidency of the National Conservation Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-06
Sir Horace Curzon Plunkett has written a book on the country life problem in the United States and Gifford Pinchot hopes for Theodore Roosevelt’s endorsement. Pinchot is pleased that Roosevelt might be able to speak at the National Conservation Congress and knows other organizations that would be anxious to hear him speak as well. Pinchot believes that the latest developments in the Pinchot-Ballinger controversy show Attorney General George W. Wickersham and President William H. Taft in a poor light.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-05-18