Political conventions

Protest by the Progressives

E. W. Hampden describing the uprising at the 1912 Republican Convention in Chicago and the gathering of signatures of protesters pledging allegiance to Theodore Roosevelt. Printed text at top of signature pages reads: “We, the undersigned, denouncing the fraud perpetrated by the so-called National Convention of the Republican Party, dedicate ourselves to the Progressive Principles advocated and maintained by Theodore Roosevelt, the next President of the United States.”

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

Creation Date

1921-11-28

A novel convention

The author of this article blasts William Jennings Bryan for his statements about the presidency. However, the article also plays with the images evoked by Carl Schurz’s use of the word “exorcise” in his statement about what the Democratic party should do with Bryan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-09

Letter from D. B. Fairley to Theodore Roosevelt

D. B. Fairley warns President Roosevelt that “Mr. [Edward Oliver] Wolcott and his managers are opposed to you,” and describes electioneering practices in Colorado by Wolcott and his “managers and henchmen.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904

Progressive party platform

List of 33 points that made up the Progressive Party’s platform in 1912. There is also a clipping from an article describing the closing scenes of their first National Convention and how deeply affected Theodore Roosevelt seemed when he was nominated for president.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1912

Republicans have their own troubles

The Louisiana Republican State Central Committee called for a convention to nominate a state ticket but will select delegates to the Republican National Convention at a later date. The committee’s plan appears to be to capture Democratic votes with a “white basis” state convention and then only later offer African American representation to the national convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-19

Mr. Willson’s memorandum for the President on Kentucky matters

Augustus Everett Willson reviews efforts in Kentucky to avoid a struggle over the delegation to the Republican National Convention between William O’Connell Bradley and John Watson Yerkes. Willson believes that united action in support of President Roosevelt is possible if both sides are willing to make concessions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-26

Nebraska for Roosevelt

There should not be any concerns about a late Nebraska convention threatening the nomination of President Roosevelt. Nebraska overwhelmingly supports Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-29

Letter from Thomas G. Lawler and J. S. Budd to Theodore Roosevelt

Thomas G. Lawler and J. S. Budd enclose a resolution adopted at the Republican Convention of the 12th Congressional District of Illinois, favoring President Roosevelt as Republican presidential nominee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-04

Nebraska for Roosevelt

The Daily Tribune is not concerned about a late Nebraska convention threatening the nomination of President Roosevelt and describes the state as hopelessly for Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-27

Letter from Walter Reeves to Shelby M. Cullom

Walter Reeves asks Senator Cullom to inform President Roosevelt that a resolution endorsing Roosevelt’s administration and nomination was passed by the Republican Convention of the 12th Congressional District of Illinois. Reeves and Colonel Ellwood will represent their district in Chicago and he is certain that Illinois will present a solid delegation for Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-05

Letter from Richard Bartholdt to Theodore Roosevelt

Missouri Representative Bartholdt invites President Roosevelt to meet with Otto F. Stifel and Fred Basen, likely future delegates from his district.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-07

Letter from Walter H. Johnson to Theodore Roosevelt

Marshal Johnson reports on the District 3 political convention in Georgia and the upcoming convention in District 8.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-01

Letter from James G. Lowdon to Theodore Roosevelt

James G. Lowdon reports that the Texas State Republican Convention will nominate four delegates for the National Convention. Lowdon expects to be one of them and will vote for President Roosevelt’s candidacy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-22

Letter from Joseph E. Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Joseph E. Lee, the President of the Florida State Convention, announces the Florida delegates to the Republican National Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-22

Philippine independence committee

Resolution with multiple signatures encouraging all political parties to adopt resolutions at their national conventions in support of eventual independence for the Philippines.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-26

Letter from Walter Preston Brownlow to Theodore Roosevelt

Representative Brownlow informs President Roosevelt that the Tennessee State Committee will meet next Saturday. The State convention is set for April 7.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-18

Letter from Benjamin J. Davis to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin J. Davis suggests that Theodore Roosevelt may want to reconsider allowing federal office holders to nominate Roosevelt at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Davis states the Democratic Party may use the nomination as a weapon against Roosevelt’s campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-18

Letter from Lunsford L. Lewis to Theodore Roosevelt

Lunsford L. Lewis consults President Roosevelt about whether he should attend the Republican National Convention as a Virginia delegate. If he were to do so, he would resign as district attorney. He believes that the president’s interests are better served by his remaining in his position and not becoming a delegate. Lewis also discusses the possible replacement of the current Chairman of the Republican State Committee, Park Agnew, Collector of Internal Revenue, with a non-officeholder.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-21

Letter from Lunsford L. Lewis to Theodore Roosevelt

Lunsford L. Lewis describes the state committee’s decision to call the state convention in Norfolk, Virginia, over the protests of “real Republicans,” as an “unspeakable outrage.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-21

Endorsement of Roosevelt voted

The Republican State Central Committee of Arkansas endorsed the administration of President Roosevelt and his continuation as president. A state convention will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas, on May 17.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01