Occidental College

Charles E. Hulburt informs Theodore Roosevelt that he plans to sail to Africa and try to reach the east corner of the Belgian Congo, a goal that other missionaries have failed to achieve. He is leaving his family behind in Los Angeles. Hulburt also asks Roosevelt if he or someone he knows can support the work being done by William G. Peel, the Bishop of Mbasa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-11

Creator(s)

Hurlburt, Charles E.

Theodore Roosevelt accepts Meyer Lissner’s invitation and discusses the schedule for Roosevelt’s visit to Los Angeles, California.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt wishes Dr. Baer luck in his term as President of Occidental College. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

W. D. Krug sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his poem “Something Worth the While,” which he coincidentally wrote prior to Roosevelt’s related address at Occidental College in March.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-08

Creator(s)

Krug, W. D.

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Representatives of Los Angeles High School invite Theodore Roosevelt to stop by their school to briefly address their student body on March 22. The school is located between Occidental College and the University Club where Roosevelt is scheduled to attend a luncheon, so visiting the school would not cause a delay.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-18

Creator(s)

Los Angeles High School

Two of Henry S. Boice’s sons, Henry G. Boice and Frank S. Boice, have been attending Occidental Academy and will continue on to Occidental College, and so will be present to hear Theodore Roosevelt speak when he delivers a speech there soon. Boice hopes that Roosevelt might be able to greet his sons, as they have heard him speak of his days with Roosevelt on the Little Missouri frequently.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-15

Creator(s)

Boice, Henry S. (Henry Stephen), 1859-1919