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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Billings

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John S. Billings

Theodore Roosevelt wishes to introduce Charles Rufus Skinner to John S. Billings. Skinner served as Superintendent of Public Instruction in New York during Roosevelt’s time as Civil Service Commissioner and Roosevelt was pleased by his work and accomplishments, including the organization of the State Teachers’ Library. Skinner wishes to speak with Billings about a similar endeavor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick William Holls

Governor Roosevelt believes that James Russell Parsons should not come to the conference because the regents may become suspicious of him. He discusses their upcoming trip to the Department of Public Instruction and the possibility of going to the headquarters of the Regents. McKelway “has again changed front.” Roosevelt asks Holls to forward the enclosed documents to John St. Loe Strachey.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-01-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Extract

Extract

The Associated Academic Principals of the State of New York are almost unanimously opposed to the reelection of Charles Rufus Skinner as Superintendent of Public Instruction. A variety of reasons are provided for this opposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-19

Creator(s)

Unknown