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Edwin A. McAlpin asks Theodore Roosevelt to serve as an Honorary Vice President of the American Boy Scout movement and to provide financial support, outlining the organization’s goals of moral, physical, and mental training for American youth.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-14
Although he is only in office for four more months, President Roosevelt is pleased to accept the position of Honorary Vice President of the San Francisco Public Schools Athletic League. Roosevelt accepts because he strongly believes in the mission, and he stresses the importance of physical development alongside mental development.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-13
President Roosevelt appreciates Arthur Ruhl’s advice and is trying to make Kermit Roosevelt a “two-miler.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-24
Clark W. Hithurington received Frank Harper’s letter about meeting with Theodore Roosevelt, the only reason for his trip. The Athletic Research Society ordered the platform, and Hithurington provided technical advice. He wants Roosevelt’s advice on presenting boys’ athletics as play, not spectacle, to the public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-28
An enumeration of facts concerning the Roosevelt Athletic League.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
This pamphlet on education is dedicated strongly to President Roosevelt. The author critiques curriculum based too much in reading passively and encourages a “doing” sort of mentality. C. W. Larned describes classical civilization as he sees it to build his argument.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908
President William L. Pieplow updates the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on the state of the public schools, states notable events that have happened in the past year, and outlines future actions to be taken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-06-30
President Roosevelt greets a crowd at the chapel of the University of Minnesota. He speaks about good and evil, higher education institutions, and physical development.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-04
Pierre de Coubertin conducted an experiment by engaging in “six hours of solid sport” to document how this would affect his health. He uses the positive results to argue in favor of “all-around training.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06
Pierre de Coubertin asks President Roosevelt to comment on Coubertin’s theories and systems of physical education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-02