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Theodore Roosevelt informs William T. Hornaday that he wired Stephens approving the closed season on quail and prairie chickens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-03-21
Theodore Roosevelt approves of the pamphlet on the sage grouse. He permits his name to be used in connection with the closed season on sage grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, prairie chickens, and quail.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-12-20
President Roosevelt tells Kermit Roosevelt that he heard about his experience with one of Robert Bacon’s horses, and tells his son about the Roosevelt family vacation to Pine Knot. Roosevelt wants Kermit to learn how to shoot a shotgun so they can go prairie chicken hunting soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-22
President Roosevelt inquires about when Marvin Hughitt wants to go hunting. Kermit Roosevelt wants to hunt, but the school year begins in September, and he may have to miss this hunting trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-23
It appears that President Roosevelt will be unable to join the prairie chicken hunting trip, but Ted Roosevelt is still interested in attending.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-01
William T. Hornaday telegrams Theodore Roosevelt to advise that Iowa state game warden Elmer Calvin Hinshaw is fighting against bills to give Iowa prairie chickens and quail five year close seasons. It has been reported in the press that Roosevelt is supporting Hinshaw.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-03-15
William T. Hornaday writes to Theodore Roosevelt to advise that Iowa state game warden Elmer Calvin Hinshaw is fighting against bills to give Iowa prairie chickens and quail five year close seasons. It has been reported in the press that Roosevelt is supporting Hinshaw on account of Roosevelt being a member of the Advisory Board of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-03-16
Kermit Roosevelt describes working as a camp counselor, his summer hunting plans, and John Avery McIlhenny’s engagement.
1907
Hiram R. McCullough goes over the details of an upcoming prairie chicken hunting trip to South Dakota.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-30
Hiram R. McCullough would be pleased to host President Roosevelt on a prairie chicken hunt in South Dakota. He suggests they arrive on the hunting grounds by the morning of September 1, 1902.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-03