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Governor Oddie informs Theodore Roosevelt of a resolution passed by the Nevada legislature welcoming him to the state and making him the guest of the State of Nevada. He hopes Roosevelt will be able to visit him in Carson City, Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-14
Oddie, Tasker L. (Tasker Lowndes), 1870-1950
Senator Newlands is traveling and will not be able to welcome Theodore Roosevelt to Nevada. Having heard that Roosevelt’s speech will focus on Nevada as a progressive state, Newlands sends a pamphlet on its progressive legislation. Some of these include the referendum, initiative, employer’s liability, and direct primary. Unfortunately, other important measures failed during the recent legislative session because of a divided party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-09
Professor True recalls the approximate wording of a statement that Theodore Roosevelt gave in Reno, Nevada, several years ago about the importance of irrigated agriculture. He asks both for Roosevelt’s confirmation that the quoted statement is correct and for permission to use it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
True, Gordon H. (Gordon Haines), 1868-1928
Arthur A. Codd confirms receipt of Frank Harper’s previous letter, and informs him that he has been in contact with Dix W. Smith regarding making proper arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt when he comes to speak to the students at the University of Nevada. Codd assures Harper that all of Nevada is looking forward to seeing Roosevelt, but promises to not over work him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-03
Dix W. Smith tells Theodore Roosevelt about some of the goings-on in Nevada, including legislative questions about gambling and divorce. Nevada Supreme Court Justice Frank H. Norcross spoke strongly against the return of legal gambling to Nevada, and Smith himself will be lecturing about the present divorce law shortly. University officials have been making arrangements for Roosevelt to speak during his visit to Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Dix W. Smith comments on Governor Tasker L. Oddie’s campaign for civic betterment lecture and sends Theodore Roosevelt some clippings. Oddie will introduce the resolution inviting Roosevelt to be Nevada’s guest and endeavors to give him “one of the best times.” Smith warns “that a scrap is on.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
Dix W. Smith is glad Theodore Roosevelt may visit Nevada on his western trip, where he would have “the biggest time.” Smith sends a newspaper account of the cornerstone exercises for the state’s first Young Men’s Christian Association building.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
Dix W. Smith received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and understands the telegram situation. He hopes Roosevelt can stop for a day in Nevada, the only Progressive Republican state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-09
Sam P. Davis acknowledges the recent letter from William Loeb stating that President Roosevelt would be unable to attend the unveiling of a statue of John William Mackay. He had not mentioned the prospective invitation to anyone, so there will not be any criticism of his inability to attend. Davis says that someday when Roosevelt is out of the White House, he and Governor Sparks of Nevada will try to give him a chance to hunt grizzly bears. Many people in Nevada commend Roosevelt’s stance on the Moyer, Haywood, and Pettibone cases, and Davis says that they have recently been having trouble with the Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.), who sympathize with the three men. Davis encloses newspaper articles giving an idea of the situation in Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-26
James H. Hawley sends Assistant Attorney General Robb a summary of the confessions given by Harry Orchard and Stephen W. Adams in relation to the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. Hawley also provides a background history of the Western Federation of Miners, claiming that its leadership has been responsible for numerous acts of violence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-13
Based on reports from all sections of New York State, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf is confident that President Roosevelt will receive the biggest majority ever given to a Republican. Metcalf reports on the political situation in Nevada, where officials believe they can carry the state for Republicans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-07
Anna Roosevelt Cowles reports that public opinion in New York may be turning in President Roosevelt’s favor. A business associate of Mr. Mills in Nevada, however, believes that the Republicans will not carry that state. Cowles writes of her visit with the Reids to the Bayards’ camp. Mrs. Reid has been conducting her own “campaign,” with the force of a political boss, to encourage her black employees to educate their friends and associates to vote for Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-18
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Justice Norcross outlines the history of Nevada, starting with Secretary of War Charles A. Dana’s account of President Abraham Lincoln’s fight to make it a state so that it could support a constitutional amendment abolishing slavery. Norcross goes on to describe the rich mineral resources of the state, its contributions to the country, and the current troubles it faces, especially regarding transportation and railroad rates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-11
Despite Democratic opposition in the Nevada legislature, Tasker L. Oddie, governor of Nevada, “has shown himself to be a strong, capable executive” working in the state’s interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-31
Francis J. Sullivan encourages Theodore Roosevelt to address the topic of divorce in his speeches to the people of Nevada, as he feels that “their Divorce laws make for the undoing of a strong nation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-11
This edition of the Federal Register contains notices of hearings and statements from a variety of departments. Of note, it includes notice of the final environmental statement related to the designation of portions of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park as wilderness.
1973-08-06
Photograph shows Theodore Roosevelt standing in a crowd, probably campaigning in Nevada.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-06
Theodore Roosevelt takes particular pleasure in seeing the children of Nevada. He also emphasizes the important contributions of the state’s pioneers. Irrigation will change the agricultural industry in Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt emphasizes that irrigation will change Nevada’s agriculture. He also highlights the importance of hard work in making a good citizen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-19