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J. William White asks Theodore Roosevelt to stay with him while Roosevelt is in Philadelphia for the Periodical Publishers’ Association dinner. White writes hastily for fear someone else might ask Roosevelt to stay with them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-17
J. William White shares his remarks with Theodore Roosevelt regarding his opposition to allowing automobile racing in Fairmont Park. White hopes Roosevelt is well and hopes to shake Roosevelt’s hand the next time he is in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Robert H. Durbin invites Theodore Roosevelt to be the guest of honor at the Poor Richard Club’s annual dinner. Durbin hopes that although Roosevelt refused the invitation from the last President of the club, Thomas Martindale, Roosevelt will accept this year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
John E. Reyburn writes of the importance of child welfare within American cities and the commission Philadelphia created to ensure the methods currently used in guardianship are properly considered. A conference and exhibition were planned to show was is being done for the children and what should be done. The executive committee of Philadelphia Child Welfare Planning Conference is available to provide information to other cities interested in adopting the plan Philadelphia is implementing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-02
Francis B. Loomis sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping from The Philadelphia Record newspaper which Loomis believes should be widely circulated and copied.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Jacob Trieber discusses race relations in the South. Trieber describes a situation in which many white people are interested in helping blacks, but also notes that there are also white people of lesser education who seek to keep the black race down. Trieber describes a violent episode, including the arrest of some of the participants. He encourages President Roosevelt to continue offering his help in advancing the cause of the black race.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-27
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1917-06-05
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Mary F. L. Suydam writes to Theodore Roosevelt about articles she’s enjoyed in the Outlook. She also expresses displeasure over showings of the opera Salome in Philadelphia from a few years prior and how the mayor of Philadelphia, John E. Reyburn, did not stop the performances. She claims that the literate African American population in Philadelphia agrees with these views. She hopes Roosevelt will visit soon.
Oscar Hammerstein brought the opera “Salome,” which blends biblical characters and erotic imagery, to his Philadelphia Opera House in 1909. This was met with some protest from the local community, particularly Christian ministers.
Edwin F. Sellers invites Theodore Roosevelt to address the Traffic Club of Philadelphia at their fourth annual dinner. The club has over 300 members consisting of railroad officials and industrial traffic managers. Sellers mentions his father, Major Edwin E. Sellers, and his brother, Lieutenant Commander David Foote Sellers, who was one of Roosevelt’s naval aides during his first administration as President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-05
Leigh M. Hodges asks to meet with Theodore Roosevelt in his capacity as president of the Philadelphia Branch of the Dickens Fellowship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09
Elizabeth J. Mitchell asks Theodore Roosevelt for assistance in securing a position as a private secretary in Washington, D.C., or New York City, providing her educational background, teaching experience, and professional references.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
Postmaster General Cortelyou explains to President Roosevelt that he discouraged his brother, James T. Cortelyou, from joining the Postal Service and denied requests for James’ promotion soon after George’s appointment in order to avoid accusations of favoritism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-19
Elihu Root writes to President Roosevelt from the train to Philadelphia where he is going to consult with Mayor John Weaver. Root thinks Roosevelt’s letter to Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton is “bully” and only has one or two verbal suggestions to offer. Clarence Winthrop Bowen came to visit Root and ask for “merciful treatment” for his brother, Herbert Wolcott Bowen, who is embroiled in a libel case with Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-16
Horace E. Deming notifies President Roosevelt that he has been nominated for membership in the National Municipal League by Clinton Rogers Woodruff. Deming explains the actions and goals, leadership, and record of the League. He hopes Roosevelt will be interested in joining and provides contact information and other details such as dues.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-16
James R. Sheffield congratulates President Roosevelt on the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the “beef trust matter” and suggests a commission of special experts might be more fit than the Interstate Commerce Committee to handle the issue of transportation rates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-31
Owen Wilson writes to President Roosevelt requesting to meet with him at the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-12
A card from the Aldine Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of the places Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt stayed during their honeymoon. Printed on the card is “W. F. Perry, Manager.” There is also a piece of a newspaper article titled, “Roosevelt and bride ‘lost’ on honeymoon.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910
President Roosevelt thinks Kermit Roosevelt has been spending too much time counting down the days until his return and that is why his marks are not where he wants them to be. Roosevelt visited Philadelphia to make a speech at the University of Pennsylvania and had lunch with the Philadelphia City Troop. Roosevelt also talks about boxing with Grant and wrestling and doing jiujitsu with Professor Yamashita.
1905-02-24
President Roosevelt and another man riding in a carriage.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-12-31
Richard Sylvester acknowledges George B. Cortelyou’s letter advising him of President Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Philadelphia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-25