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Theodore Roosevelt feels obligated to express his appreciation to Elmer Ellsworth Brown for the work he has done at the Bureau of Education. Roosevelt is happy to learn that Brown will become one of the chancellors of New York University.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes a letter of recommendation to the New York City Harvard Club Admissions Committee on behalf of Dr. Kavanagh. Kavanagh works for the New York Civil Service Commission, was a lecturer of Philosophy at New York University, has research recognized by the British Association for the Advancement of Science, participates in political campaigns, and is “a first-class sportsman.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-04-10
Theodore Roosevelt is now in agreement with Alfred R. Page about the topic they had previously disagreed. However, it is not possible for him to accept the invitation, as he would then have to accept countless others.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-16
Charles Rufus Skinner asks Theodore Roosevelt to recommend him to President William Howard Taft for Commissioner of Education for New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-29
Elmer Ellsworth Brown updates Theodore Roosevelt on the improvements made since taking charge of the Federal Bureau of Education. He thanks Roosevelt for the opportunity and is now leaving to take the position of Chancellor of New York University.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
Round, bronze commemorative medal with embossed image of a laughing Theodore Roosevelt in the middle with “© 1968” on the lower right of the image. Around the outside rim is embossed “The Hall of Fame For Great Americans At New York University/1858 Theodore Roosevelt 1919.” On the reverse side is Theodore Roosevelt on horseback with “Men Can Never Escape Being Governed” in raised letters around the outside rim.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1968