Republican National Convention

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

John Campbell Greenway summarizes the events of the Tucson Convention. Many Roosevelt delegates were unseated and there ended up being two simultaneous conventions that elected delegates, one side was for Theodore Roosevelt and the other for President Taft. Greenway will be in Chicago, Illinois, for the Republican National Convention. He is very busy but can see Roosevelt sooner if necessary. Greenway believes that Roosevelt will win the presidential nomination in Chicago.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-06-04

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Isabella Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt has accepted a position at the Hooker Electrochemical Company. He might be able to see the Fergusons soon if the United States intervenes in Mexico as he has Theodore Roosevelt’s approval to participate. Kermit is optimistic about his father’s chances of receiving the Republican presidential nomination.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-06-14

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt has a new job opportunity with a railroad company in Brazil. He will be leaving in July. Theodore Roosevelt is doing well and is leaving for Chicago, Illinois, and the Republican National Convention.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912

Scrapbook documenting the 1912 presidential campaign of Theodore Roosevelt

Scrapbook containing an array of newspaper clippings of articles and photographs relating to the 1912 presidential campaign of Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1912

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway

Ted Roosevelt would like to come visit John Campbell Greenway in the autumn after spending the summer with his family. He has been considering positions and wants to find work that really interests him. President Roosevelt is very busy with legislation and the upcoming convention. College football practice has started and Ted wants “one more chance at the old game.”

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1908

Ticket to the 1900 Republican National Convention

Ticket to the 1900 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1900

Theodore Roosevelt, Joseph Cannon, members of the Republican Nomination Committee, and guests in front of Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y.

Photograph of President Roosevelt, Joseph Cannon, members of the Republican Nomination Committee, and guests in front of Sagamore Hill.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1904-08-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry C. Payne

Representative Metcalf recommends E. S. Pilsbury for the advisory committee. President Roosevelt suggests that Representative Cousins second his nomination at the Republican National Convention. He asks if an African American should speak, such as Judson Whitlocke Lyons or William Demos Crum.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles William Eliot

President Roosevelt has given Charles W. Eliot’s letter to Nicholas Murray Butler to give to some people at the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt agrees with the idea but proposes a change to the wording.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jacob H. Schiff

Theodore Roosevelt is working hard on his acceptance speech. Roosevelt believes that the Democrats are not to be trusted if the Party is at odds with its own presidential candidate, Alton B. Parker, on the currency question. Roosevelt criticizes Parker for having been in favor of the free silver program and switching to an endorsement of the gold standard when public opinion made it advantageous to do so. Roosevelt wishes that Elihu Root would run for office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-14

Letter of Theodore Roosevelt accepting the nomination of the Republican National Convention for the presidency

The sixth draft of a news release with handwritten edits. President Roosevelt formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination. He then reviews several campaign issues and the achievements of his administration, especially focusing on tariffs, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. He also attacks his opponents for their contrary views, especially in regard to downsizing the military and increasing public spending.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Leland

Theodore Roosevelt believes that Colonel Leland can do the most good at his current munitions position under Prime Minister David Lloyd George. Roosevelt admires Lloyd George’s work and the recent differences between the United States and Great Britain are that the British have Lloyd George and the United States has no one. He has been surprised at the resilience of the Central Powers and feels that Germany is currently “on the whole victorious.” Roosevelt is pleased that Leland supports conscription and Roosevelt has been working in support of obligatory American military training and service. He believes the British were too harsh on the leaders of the Irish Easter Rising and should not have used capital punishment. Roosevelt is disgusted at the policies of the Wilson administration and has been waging a lonely war in favor of military readiness and against hyphenated Americanism. He does not expect to be a presidential nominee and believes the Republicans will nominate Justice Hughes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-06-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Brandegee

Theodore Roosevelt cannot support an unfit candidate for president even if he is nominated by the Republican Party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Theodore Roosevelt denies stating that he would only run for president if he was nominated by the Progressive and Republican parties. His final decision will have to wait until after the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt hopes the Republican nominee will be someone that Progressives can support. However, it may be necessary to run a separate ticket and he is unsure if he will head such a ticket. Roosevelt’s course will be determined by what he believes are in the interests of the country and the actions of the convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter H. Foster

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Walter H. Foster that he has refused to take part in the primary contest of any state. The Boston Herald has tried to draw Roosevelt’s opinion out about Mr. Hughes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight B. Heard

Theodore Roosevelt thinks that it is much better to have the delegation go uninstructed, and he is glad that Dwight B. Heard is limiting the resolutions to Americanism, preparedness, and efficiency. Roosevelt thinks it is the wrong time to introduce resolutions about social and industrial justice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-04-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick L. Eldridge

Theodore Roosevelt is glad to receive the copy of a letter Frederick L. Eldridge wrote him in 1914. Roosevelt wonders what will happen at the upcoming Republican National Convention in Chicago.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-04-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway

Theodore Roosevelt does not believe he will receive a nomination for President at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Roosevelt agrees with John Campbell Greenway about having delegates at the convention, including Greenway as the Chairman of the Arizona Progressive delegation. Roosevelt is grateful for Greenway’s report on injured soldiers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-03

This “Chair” was occupied by President Roosevelt as delegate from New York to the Republican National Convention at Philadelphia June 19-21, 1900

Print of photograph showing chair decorated with flags, bows, portrait of President Roosevelt, and other graphics.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1904-12-14

Dealt with accordingly

President Roosevelt has given strict instructions for officeholders to abstain from advocating his reelection at the Republican National Convention as it would be a “serious violation of official propriety.” Despite this, Governor Curry has publicly declared his support.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-25