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Acting Secretary of State Peirce informs President Roosevelt that the Swedish government would like the United States to delay recognition of the newly formed government of Norway until Sweden could present its views on the matter. Peirce informed the government representative that the United States had not received any news of Norway’s independence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-01
Senator Nelson congratulates President Roosevelt for bringing Russia and Japan together for peace negotiations. While Nelson does not think it appropriate for either himself or Roosevelt to recognize the new Norwegian government, he suggests that Roosevelt may commend Sweden and Norway for being able to “come together on some fair basis without bloodshed.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-17
“Norway” hands President Roosevelt a “Nobel Prize $40,000.” Behind Roosevelt is a large “big stick” with “olive branches” on the wall along with the “Treaty of Portsmouth—Russo-Japanese.” On the ground is “Roosevelt’s plans for Industrial Peace Commission—$40,000 endowment.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-11
While returning from Africa in 1910, Theodore Roosevelt visited many European countries, including Denmark, May 2-3, and Norway, May 4-6. Roosevelt, King Haakon, Edith Roosevelt, Queen Maud, Ethel Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt, and others enter carriages outside the railroad station in Oslo, Norway. Carriages arrive at the wharf in Helsingør, Denmark. Roosevelt and Kermit arrive by carriage outside the National Theater in Oslo where he is to deliver his acceptance speech for the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize. They are greeted by King Haakon and others. Ethel, probably Edith, and Queen Maud arrive at the theater. Crowds gather outside King Frederick University, Oslo.
Roosevelt, Crown Prince Christian (later King Christian X), Kermit, Edith, and Ethel enter carriages in Copenhagen, Denmark. The carriage with Roosevelt and Prince Christian arrives at Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen. Roosevelt, a woman who may be Katharine M. Egan, and Dr. Maurice Francis Egan, American minister to Denmark (barely visible on far left), arrive by auto and are greeted by unidentified men. There is a pan of the crowds at Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark. Roosevelt and entourage arrive, as Danish soldiers march by, visit, and bid hosts goodbye at Kronborg Castle, Denmark. Roosevelt and the Egans board the steamer Queen Maud. The ship sails past Kronborg Castle, a Danish naval ship, and returns to Copenhagen. Roosevelt leaves the ship and enters a carriage.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1910
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Emma Agnes Pixley that Roosevelt does not know the procedure for bringing the work of her husband, Chelius S. Pixley, to the attention of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. He suggests she contact them directly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-09
Theodore Roosevelt expresses the regret that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt felt on learning that Ambassador Peirce would no longer be continuing in the foreign service as Ambassador to Norway. The rumor about Roosevelt visiting Norway “is wholly without foundation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-31
President Roosevelt deeply appreciates the invitation to speak in Christiania, Norway, by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as he highly values the Nobel prize that he was awarded. However, he cannot accept the invitation for fear of causing resentment among the other institutions whose invitations he has already had to turn down. He has a high regard for the Norwegian people and would like to visit Norway some day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-11
President Roosevelt wishes he could study the socialist movement in Denmark, and outlines his thoughts on the topic for Ambassador Egan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-05
President Roosevelt thanks King Haakon VII of Norway for his kind message and offers wishes for a good new year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-03
President Roosevelt is sorry to hear that J. M. Dickinson cannot go to Norway but assures him that such an offer was not done as a favor but as a recognition of Dickinson’s ability and a tribute to him for the work he did as part of the Alaska Boundary Tribunal. He is pleased that Dickinson approves of the way he has been handling the question of African Americans in the South. While he knows there is no perfect solution, he hopes to “make it as little acute as possible, and cautiously endeavor to make things a little better in such way as will not mean making them ultimately worse!”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-02
Theodore Roosevelt tells Senator Nelson that while he has done his best to bring Russia and Japan together, he is not sure if it will result in peace. He is not sure what he can do about the other matter regarding relations between Norway and Sweden, as he does “not want to get to be a ‘meddlesome Matty’ in foreign affairs.” If he sees an opportunity to say something that will have a positive effect, he will do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-23
Wayne MacVeagh reports on the events leading up to his suggestion that the Venezuelan blockade by Great Britain, Italy, and Germany be resolved through arbitration at the Hague. MacVeagh believes that the nations’ willingness to use the court and abide by its decision bodes well for continuing international peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-1904
Senator Lodge encloses a letter from Herbert H. D. Peirce who has fallen on hard times but is facing these difficulties.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-03
Herbert H. D. Peirce deeply appreciated receiving Theodore Roosevelt’s letter praising his service as United States minister to Norway, and will keep it as a family heirloom.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-05
F. Beyer, the owner of a tourism agency, invites Theodore Roosevelt to use his resources the next time he plans a trip to Norway, Denmark, Sweden, or other European countries. Beyer has enclosed multiple travel and tourism catalogs for Roosevelt’s perusal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-24
Herbert H. D. Peirce asks Theodore Roosevelt if he will be visiting Norway during the summer. Although Peirce’s career is ending and he is leaving Norway in May, he recommends many things for Roosevelt to do and see while he is there, including salmon fishing, views of the fjords, and the scenic railway.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-14
Minister to Norway Peirce seeks help from Andrew Carnegie in advancing Elihu Root’s candidacy for the Nobel Peace Prize. He recently learned that Jørgan Løvland, chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, feels Elihu Root’s actions in pursuit of peace were those of a government official. While this might be technically true, Peirce worries that Løvland “does not really grasp the situation.” A letter from President Roosevelt to the Committee might improve Root’s chances. Additionally, Peirce heard that Roosevelt denied Løvland’s request to come speak in Norway next year. As Roosevelt is giving an address in Berlin, and it is typical for Peace Prize recipients to speak in Norway, Peirce worries that this refusal will hurt the chances of another American “in public life” receiving the Prize.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-08
At President Roosevelt’s request, Minister to Denmark Egan visited Vigo Peterson, a former sailor on the Mayflower, in the hospital. Peterson is in good spirits, although he will be crippled for life. Egan discusses the political situation in Denmark and Norway, where democratic ideas are gaining ground. However, socialism is also gaining ground in Norway. Egan also takes note of the social conditions, and has spoken with religious leaders about issues like suicide and illegitimate births.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-16
This report compiled by Luther Hess Waring contains the laws of various European countries regarding futures, options, and other limitations that affect stock exchanges. The countries included in the document are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland, with particular attention paid to the German Empire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-19
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon asks William Loeb when President Theodore Roosevelt would like to receive the official visitors from the Norwegian ship that arrived (likely referring to the Haarfarge, a ship from the Royal Norwegian Navy). Bacon may need to reschedule the dinner with Secretary of the Navy Victor Howard Metcalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-19