Presidential candidates

Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb

James Sullivan Clarkson updates William Loeb on powerful influences in the Democratic Party, including Tammany Hall. Conservatives, with former president Grover Cleveland’s support, have retaken the Democratic Party and are nominating Alton B. Parker for president. He suggests an argument that may be effective against Parker’s campaign–namely that he would be indebted to Tammany Hall as president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-25

Letter from the Roosevelt League

The Roosevelt League invites the recipient to a gathering of Americans of German descent who are supporting Theodore Roosevelt’s candidacy for president. Roosevelt understands the Germans and their cultural achievements better than any other candidate and has done the most to ensure a fair election. There will be a meeting, a banquet, and then a short visit to the White House. The recipient is asked to respond, by telegraph if possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-11

Presidential preferences

The Toledo Weekly Blade asked Republican voters who they wanted as a Republican Presidential candidate. They then totaled the responses and discussed various opinions also mailed in to the newspaper. Overwhelmingly the response was in favor of Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-10

Postcard from Lottie Dawkins Hill to Adelaide Hill

Postcard with a caricature and rhyme critical of Theodore Roosevelt’s bid for a third presidential term. On the reverse is a message from Lottie Dawkins Hill telling her sister-in-law, Adelaide Hill, she cannot get away on Friday but may be able to visit Kansas City on Monday.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1912-10-17

Postcard to Orla Richmond

Postcard with black and white cartoon drawing of Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft dressed as baseball players with Uncle Sam in the middle. Uncle Sam is pointing at Roosevelt with the title above, “Back Up; You’ve Batted Twice,” referring to Roosevelt’s 1912 presidential campaign.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1911-1912

William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt

Composite photograph of President McKinley [left] and Governor Roosevelt [right] sitting in chairs outside against a leafy background.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1900

Celluloid pin of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt

Round celluloid pin with black and white portraits of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt on a gold background and a red, white, and blue ribbon.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1900

Letter from John Appleton Stewart to John Campbell Greenway

John Appleton Stewart describes the growing public support for General Wood as a presidential candidate and includes Wood’s fifteen point political platform. He asks for John Campbell Greenway’s influence and support for Wood’s candidacy. Stewart requests advice on how to advance the campaign in Arizona.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1916-03-01

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to John Appleton Stewart

John Campbell Greenway’s first choice for a presidential candidate is Theodore Roosevelt, but his second choice would be General Wood. He welcomes the opportunity to aid Wood’s campaign.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1916-03-12

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Leonard Wood

John Campbell Greenway has returned to Arizona and is working as a manager for the Calumet & Arizona and New Cornelia Copper Companies. Greenway feels that General Wood can count on the support of the Arizona delegates at the Republican National Convention. Although Governor Lowden is campaigning in the state, Greenway believes Wood has more support, particularly in regard to the cost of living, public expenditures, and the Mexican Revolution.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1919-08-19

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to George Henry Rankin Gosman

John Campbell Greenway confirms that General Wood is a candidate for president. He discusses Wood’s prospects for securing the nomination. Greenway briefly describes his military service in France and is enjoying life in Arizona.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1919-12-18

Letter from Allan Brown Jaynes to Dudley Davis

Allan Brown Jaynes would be glad to do anything he can to further General Wood’s interests in Arizona. He has spoken to most of the Republican leaders in Arizona and a large majority of them support General Wood.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1919-10-22

Letter from William Cooper Procter to John Campbell Greenway

William Cooper Procter believes that General Wood can win the 1920 presidential election and the Leonard Wood League has been formed to advance his candidacy. Procter hopes they have John Campbell Greenway’s support.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1920-01-29

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Leonard Wood

John Campbell Greenway requests that General Wood write a letter to H. A. Clark, telling him that Wood is aware of Clark’s work on Wood’s behalf. Greenway praises Clark and expresses his confidence that Wood will receive the Arizona delegates.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1919-12-30

Letter from Dudley Davis to John Campbell Greenway

Dudley Davis encloses a letter from Allan B. Jaynes at the request of Major Jay. He inquires whether Jaynes appreciates the purpose of the Leonard Wood League campaign and believes a more strenuous campaign could be pursued. Davis asks that the letter be kept confidential.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1919-10-27

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Leonard Wood

John Campbell Greenway introduces Cleon T. Knapp, a friend and Republican precinct committeeman. Knapp supports Wood’s presidential campaign and can provide firsthand information about the political situation in Arizona.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1920-01-12

Telegram from John Campbell Greenway to Leonard Wood

The six Arizona delegates have pledged themselves for General Wood at the Arizona Republican Convention. The convention unanimously endorsed Wood’s candidacy.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1920-02-28

Major uses letter of Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn used a letter from Theodore Roosevelt in support of General Wood’s presidential campaign while speaking in Indiana. Llewellyn believes that Wood’s intimate knowledge of Latin Americans makes him especially suited for the presidency.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1920-05-13

Telegram from John Campbell Greenway to Leonard Wood

John Campbell Greenway congratulates General Wood on his progress. He believes Wood’s nomination is practically assured.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1920-05-07

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt describes a recent dinner at the Porcellian Club. Theodore and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt are having a difficult time regarding the presidential campaign. Edith and Ethel Roosevelt have left for Panama.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-02-26