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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Stephen S. Johnson for forwarding a letter from Governor Oddie.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-25
Theodore Roosevelt heard Governor Tasker L. Oddie is “of the right type.” He asks Dix W. Smith to tell him what to address in his speech on Civic Righteousness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-28
Dix W. Smith and Patrick L. Flanigan detail the itinerary planned for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Reno, Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-31
Dix W. Smith sends Theodore Roosevelt copies of several Reno, Nevada, newspapers to give him an idea of the lectures recently given in an effort to improve civic conditions. He asks if Roosevelt might have time to see him in Berkeley or San Francisco, California, during his trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-22
Dix W. Smith comments on Governor Tasker L. Oddie’s campaign for civic betterment lecture and sends Theodore Roosevelt some clippings. Oddie will introduce the resolution inviting Roosevelt to be Nevada’s guest and endeavors to give him “one of the best times.” Smith warns “that a scrap is on.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20
Dix W. Smith provides a tentative schedule for Theodore Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to Reno. First, Roosevelt will speak at the state university and then in the evening give a public address about “civic righteousness.” There will be time in between for other addresses and meetings with politicians. Smith adds that he thinks that the university would be more prominent by now if laws about gambling and divorce did not make fathers reluctant to send their sons there. On a personal note, Smith says he is interested in organized labor and is asking for some of the best labor representatives to be on Roosevelt’s welcoming committee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-09
Dix W. Smith is glad Theodore Roosevelt may visit Nevada on his western trip, where he would have “the biggest time.” Smith sends a newspaper account of the cornerstone exercises for the state’s first Young Men’s Christian Association building.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
Despite Democratic opposition in the Nevada legislature, Tasker L. Oddie, governor of Nevada, “has shown himself to be a strong, capable executive” working in the state’s interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-31
List of lecturers and dates for the “Progressive State” lecture series in Reno, Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23