New York (State). Legislature. Assembly

A call for help

T. Gilbert Pearson, Secretary of the National Audubon Society, urges readers of his pamphlet to work against a bill currently in the New York Legislature which would allow for the sale of plumage of many birds that have historically been protected. Pearson urges letters to be written protesting the bill in order to drive opposition in the New York Assembly. He additionally offers his opinion on several other pieces of legislature relating to birds and conservation of wildlife.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-10

Murphy of the 10th A.D. speakership dark horse

In the wake of the controversy surrounding Judge Warren Brewster Hooker, New York State Assemblyman Charles F. Murphy is likely to emerge as a compromise candidate for Speaker of the Assembly. Murphy is a talented young man, and his selection as speaker may arise from a new deal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-20

Personal diary of Theodore Roosevelt, 1881

Diary of Theodore Roosevelt for the year 1881. Roosevelt lives in New York City with Alice Lee Roosevelt and attends Columbia Law School. Major events for the year are a summer trip through Europe and Roosevelt’s election to the New York State Assembly from the 21st district. The diary concludes with notes on Roosevelt’s personal finances.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1881

Personal diary of Theodore Roosevelt, 1882

Diary of Theodore Roosevelt for the year 1882. Diary only contains entries through February. Roosevelt spent the majority of time in Albany, New York, as a member of the New York State Assembly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1882

Personal diary of Theodore Roosevelt, 1883-1884

Diary of Theodore Roosevelt with entries from January 1883 and August-September 1884. Roosevelt notes his legislative activities during January 1883 and records an 1884 hunting trip to the Bighorn Mountains. The diary concludes with notes on Roosevelt’s personal finances.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1883-1884

Clippings scrapbook, volume five

Scrapbook of clippings from various periodicals related to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the New York State Assembly.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1882-1884

Clippings scrapbook, volume six

Scrapbook of clippings from various periodicals related to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the New York State Assembly, the Republican National Convention of 1884, and civil service reform.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1883-1894

Clippings scrapbook, volume four

Scrapbook of clippings from various periodicals related to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the New York State Assembly, his political campaign, the City Reform Club, and reviews of The Naval War of 1812.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1882-1883

Clippings scrapbook, volume three

Scrapbook of clippings from various periodicals related to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the New York State Assembly, the Westbrook scandal, and reviews of The Naval War of 1812.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1882

Clippings scrapbook, volume two

Scrapbook of clippings from various periodicals related to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the New York State Assembly, the Westbrook scandal, and reviews of The Naval War of 1812.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1881-1883

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt

Assemblyman Roosevelt is unaware where a sketch of his life could be found. He provides a brief outline of his life with particular emphasis on his political activities.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1884-05-01

Pamphlet recommending Theodore Roosevelt as member of the New York State Assembly

Political flyer recommending Theodore Roosevelt’s election to the New York State Assembly as representative for the Twenty-first Assembly District.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1881-11-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt requests the support of the voters of New York’s Twenty-first Assembly District.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1881-11-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alice Lee Roosevelt

Assemblyman Roosevelt wishes he could be with his pregnant wife Alice when she gets ‘crampy.’ He dined with the Rathbones last night and went to the Governor’s reception. He does not anticipate much fun in the Legislature. Date on the letter states “Feb. 6th,” but the original cataloger suggests it was actually written on the 7th.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1884-02-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alice Lee Roosevelt

New York State Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt tells his wife Alice that all the “small curs” on the floor of the House and in the newspapers are “howling” at him, but no one has dared say anything to his face. He dined with the Howes last evening, presumably referring to his colleague in the Assembly, Walter Howe.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1883-03-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alice Lee Roosevelt

New York State Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt expresses how much he misses his wife Alice as he sits in his hotel in Albany. He faces a tough fight in the Assembly and says his chances of winning seem even with William O’Neil and Isaac Hunt acting as his lieutenants, probably referring to his nomination as Speaker of the Assembly. He adds that Alfred Clark Chapin will get the Democratic nomination and probably win the Speakership.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1882-12-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Henry Derby

Assemblyman Roosevelt writes Richard Henry Derby that he will favor the bill Derby refers to but it was introduced at least six weeks too late so there is little chance of it passing because the calendars are choked already.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1884-02-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mr. Scott

Assemblyman Roosevelt thanks Mr. Scott for his friendship and support. He discusses upcoming nominations and elections and says he will not work for “the machine.” This is a copy of the original letter made by Anna Roosevelt Cowles.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1884-01-27

Letter from Winthrop Chanler to Theodore Roosevelt

Winthrop Chanler reports on local elections, wherein his family members were elected to various official seats. Chanler relays his approval for President Roosevelt’s published letter regarding the post office matters and chats about the upcoming hunting season.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-04

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to George W. Davison

William Emlen Roosevelt encloses a $600 check for William W. Cocks’s campaign for assemblyman of Nassau County, New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-07