Nebraska--Lincoln

Petition to join The Great Unpledged Republican Club which will be composed of citizens of Nebraska who support Theodore Roosevelt to lead the Republican Party but who are not opposed to William H. Taft being renominated if it becomes impossible to induce Roosevelt to accept the nomination. A banquet will be arranged in cities of Nebraska for the opening meeting of the club.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911

Creator(s)

Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs C. E. Dimon that Roosevelt will be making a speech in Lincoln, Nebraska on the day in question.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-06-05

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

A gathered crowd during President Roosevelt’s Western Tour

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1903-07-28

Creator(s)

American Stereoscopic Company

A crowd welcoming President Roosevelt

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1903-06-12

Creator(s)

Underwood & Underwood

President Roosevelt thanks C. D. Mullen for his editorial that appeared in The Daily Star of Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 25, 1903.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

E. J. Burkett lets Theodore Roosevelt know that his presence in wanted in Lincoln, Nebraska by their General Assembly in August. They estimate an audience of about 10,000 people, and will pay Roosevelt $500. Burkett’s wife is ill, so he is unsure when he will make it to Lincoln, but hopes to meet with Roosevelt at some time soon either in Nebraska or New York. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-18

Creator(s)

Burkett, E. J. (Elmer Jacob), 1867-1935

Nebraska Secretary of State Wait informs Theodore Roosevelt the long-planned monument honoring Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, will be completed by May 1912. He asks Roosevelt to attend the dedication ceremonies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-18

Creator(s)

Wait, Addison, 1846-1924

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Creator(s)

Unknown

Language

English

Period

Unknown

Don Arp examines President Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Lincoln, Nebraska, on April 27, 1903. Arp focuses on the many layers of protection provided for Roosevelt, in addition to his Secret Service detail, and he provides the full text of Roosevelt’s address given at the Nebraska state capitol building in which Roosevelt singled out the Civil War veterans for praise and emulation. Roosevelt stresses the need for citizens to possess the qualities of courage, common sense, and honesty. A photograph of David G. McCullough appears in the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2000

Creator(s)

Arp, Don

A number of men in the Democratic Party march forward: Grover Cleveland with his fishing rod, William Randolph Hearst with a small bag of money, William Jennings Bryan with a “Lincoln Neb.” drum, Alton B. Parker with the face of a sphinx, David B. Hill, Charles Francis Murphy, and George B. McClellan, who rides a Tammany tiger.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-30

Creator(s)

Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912

A large group of Nebraska Republicans gathered in Lincoln, Nebraska, where the state central committee was deciding where and when to hold the state convention. President Roosevelt was clearly the favorite candidate of those present.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-21

Creator(s)

Unknown

President Roosevelt speaks to a crowd in Lincoln, thanking them for their greeting and thanking the veterans for their service. He then discusses “good government” and its relationship to individual character. He also congratulates the citizens on their prosperity and educational system.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-04-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt’s copy of his speech at the semi-centennial celebration of Nebraska’s statehood. Roosevelt recalls America’s two wars up to the present, the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars, and says that they were good for the country because they established liberties for its citizens. He warns that World War I is threatening those liberties due to pacifists and a lack of military preparation by the United States. He calls for loyalty to America from its immigrant population and for voluntary service in the military and aid organizations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-06-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed draft of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech at the semi-centennial celebration of Nebraska’s statehood. Roosevelt recalls America’s two wars up to the present, the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars, and says that they were good for the country because they established liberties for its citizens. He warns that World War I is threatening those liberties due to pacifists and a lack of military preparation by the United States. He calls for loyalty to America from its immigrant population and for voluntary service in the military and aid organizations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-06-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed draft with handwritten edits of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech at the semi-centennial celebration of Nebraska’s statehood. Roosevelt recalls America’s two wars up to the present, the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars, and says that they were good for the country because they established liberties for its citizens. He warns that World War I is threatening those liberties due to pacifists and a lack of military preparation by the United States. He calls for loyalty to America from its immigrant population and for voluntary service in the military and aid organizations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-06-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Handwritten draft of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech given at the semi-centennial celebration of Nebraska’s statehood. Roosevelt recalls America’s two wars up to the present, the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars, and says that they were good for the country because they established liberties for its citizens. He warns that World War I is threatening those liberties due to pacifists and a lack of military preparation by the United States. He calls for loyalty to America from its immigrant population and for voluntary service in the military and aid organizations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-06-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The President of the Roosevelt Republican Club in Lincoln, Nebraska, tells President Roosevelt that the Club’s members endorse his administration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-07

Creator(s)

Fogelson, Samuel M., 1871-1931

The Republicans of Lancaster County met in Lincoln, Nebraska, and expressed their support for President Roosevelt. Their sentiment was summarized by Judge Reese when he said, “I have no second choice.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-13

Creator(s)

Unknown