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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph L. Bristow

Theodore Roosevelt suggests that the Progressive Party fight for the inclusion of Pullman porters in the provisions of the Compensation Bill. He believes that the porters are being discriminated against because the majority of them are “colored.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-28

The Roosevelt bears go aboard the train

The Roosevelt bears board a train. Number 2 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

Letter from Edward D. Robb to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward D. Robb, who claims to be Vice President Roosevelt’s former Pullman porter, is having difficulties with his employer and requests a reference from Roosevelt to the effect that Robb was attentive to his duties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901