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Mrs. G. T. Carley invites Theodore Roosevelt to head the Conservers League. She discusses gold-backed currency and why she believes it is problematic. She likens features of the American west coast to body parts. She also laments the loss of her husband and implores Roosevelt to direct her on how best to serve her country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
Senator Bourne of Oregon asks President Roosevelt if the Great White Fleet might visit Portland, as has been suggested by the Portland Chamber of Commerce. In addition to bringing satisfaction to the people of Oregon, this stop in the freshwater harbor would save costs that would have been spent on cleaning the ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-04
James F. J. Archibald reports to President Roosevelt on the submarine defense of the Pacific Coast and the Hawaiian Islands. Archibald believes America to be “so far behind” other nations in this area of marine warfare—particularly Great Britain, France, and Japan. Upon visiting principal cities and harbors, he finds the Pacific Coast and Hawaiian Islands in a “deplorably defenseless position” and notes that the people living in these areas feel vulnerable because of the large extent of “oriental labor and immigration.” Whereas guns and mines are not ideal defense weapons because of the foggy weather, Archibald feels the Pacific Coast is prime territory for the use of submarines due to the large harbors, climates, and topography of the region. Archibald details the number of submarines and personnel he believes to be needed at each of four geographic locations–the Puget Sound, the mouth of the Columbia River, the San Francisco Bay, and the San Diego Bay–as well as the costs of these fortifications, and he emphasizes that his opinions are shared by military officers and civilian experts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-02
The brochure for Theodore Roosevelt’s Maltese Cross Cabin at the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park was published by the Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association in cooperation with the National Park Service sometime after 1959. It features photographs of the cabin and the items that were left in the there that belonged to Roosevelt. William Barnhart describes the history of Roosevelt’s cabin and how it came to part of the of the National Park Service.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells William L. Finley that Roosevelt’s visit to Portland, Oregon, has already been planned. Roosevelt has left his schedule to the local people so cannot make the arrangement Finley requests as it might be at odds with the locals’ plans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-03
Frank Harper informs Senator Poindexter of Theodore Roosevelt’s speaking schedule in Washington State. Roosevelt will speak in Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma. Harper requests that Poindexter explain the physical and temporal limitations of Roosevelt to any further Washington towns that request a speech.
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1912-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Thomas J. Macgenn for the verses he sent, which he will bring to Roosevelt’s attention when he returns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-18
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Dr. Henry Waldo Coe for his work and for the letter and clippings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-07
Frank Harper directs Paul A. Pathe to The Outlook of March 9, 1912, and Theodore Roosevelt’s March 23 speech in Portland for Roosevelt’s position about “the business problems of today.”
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1912-03-25
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper writes Nathan Francis Mossell to say that the matter contained in his letter of March 21 will be given due consideration.
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1912-03-25
Theodore Roosevelt is sorry that the Boy Scouts did not have the opportunity to participate in the welcome at Portland, Oregon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary agrees to Senator Bourne’s suggestion that Postmaster Charles B. Merrick, William Simon U’Ren, and Governor Oswald West join Roosevelt’s train at some intermediate point before reaching Portland, Oregon. The secretary would like to see the full program arranged by the Portland Commercial Club when it is available.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01
Frank Harper thanks Senator Bourne for the update on Bourne’s efforts to make arrangements for Roosevelt’s stop in Portland, Oregon. He suggests that the program submitted by the Portland Commercial Club would be suitable but leaves the final decision to Bourne and Senator George Earle Chamberlain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Senator Chamberlain for details about Roosevelt’s visit to Portland, Oregon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-18
Theodore Roosevelt discusses details of the western tour with Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt advises William Jasper Kerr, President of Oregon Agricultural College, to speak with Senators George E. Chamberlain and Jonathan Bourne regarding the schedule for his upcoming trip to Oregon. They have been in charge of organizing his arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary provides Senator Chamberlain with an itinerary of the dates that Roosevelt will depart various cities on his West Coast tour.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s schedule will not allow him to spend an extra day in Portland. He hopes Sydney B. Vincent can arrange for him to visit the Portland Press Club while he is there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt will be passing through Portland, Oregon, in early April and offers to stop and speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt informs Senator Chamberlain he will pass through Portland, Oregon on his return trip from the Pacific Coast. He inquires if the citizens would like him to speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-19