Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Michelle A. Krowl of the Library of Congress presents twenty items from the library’s Theodore Roosevelt Collection. The material, consisting of twelve letters, four other documents, three political cartoons, and a campaign poster, encompass the years 1884 to 1934. Twelve of the documents were penned by Roosevelt, and Krowl provides context and background for each item while including quotes from the document in her description. The twenty items are preceded by a short introductory essay by Krowl which includes two photographs of the Library of Congress.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

Creator(s)

Krowl, Michelle A.

Kate Riis informs William Loeb that her father, Jacob A. Riis, is camping in the Canadian woods and will not return home until October fourth.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-26

Creator(s)

Riis, Kate, 1887-1955

Edwin S. Church asks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter endorsing Jacob A. Riis. Church is part of the Social Settlement Committee of Akron, Ohio and they are brining in Riis to speak on behalf of the social settlement movement to raise awareness and secure the support of the community.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Church, Edwin S. (Edwin Sears), 1873-1927

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Lambert, Alexander, 1861-1939

Language

English

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Lambert, Alexander, 1861-1939

Language

English

William C. McCloy asks Theodore Roosevelt to carefully consider supporting a progressive publication with an article for the first issue, consultations, and endorsement. McCloy believes the only way a progressive publication will make it in New York is with Roosevelt’s full support.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

McCloy, William C., 1860-1940

President Roosevelt believes it is unwise to give an interview to the newspaper. He agrees with William H. Taft’s opinion of the speeches given by J. S. Sherman and Secretary of State Elihu Root. Although he does not care for him, Roosevelt feels Governor Charles Evans Hughes should be renominated. Roosevelt wants Taft to show his personality and offers words of encouragement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt requests that Frank H. Hitchcock consult with Shepherd and Langfeld about an issue. In a postscript, Roosevelt includes the text of a recent report from Jacob A. Riis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt updates Henry Cabot Lodge on personal and political matters. Roosevelt feels obligated to enjoy a series of essays by Westerlick because his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, assumes he would not care for them; the puzzling problem of the re-nomination for Charles Evans Hughes for governor of New York; the plans for Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari, and his desire to tour Europe on the way home as a private citizen without pomp; his plans to write for Scribner’s and The Outlook post-presidency, and his reasoning for selecting those offers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is pleased to hear Richard Watson Gilder’s news about the marriage of Mary Phillips and Jacob A. Riis and looks forward to seeing the couple. Roosevelt is happy to hear of the success of his brother-in-law George Cabot Lee in a race, and wishes he could have been there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from John Riis, son of his dear friend Jacob A. Riis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt likes Nicholas Murray Butler’s article better than anything ever written of him and will keep it along with the article written by Jacob A. Riis. When he has a draft of his message, Roosevelt would like Butler’s advice on it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Elisabeth D. Nielsen Riis for her letter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Elizabeth B. Knapp McClellan, member of the Birmingham Women’s Literary Club, has been tasked with researching Jacob A. Riis and hopes Theodore Roosevelt will be able to provide some information on Riis and confirm the rumor that Riis died recently.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-09

Creator(s)

McClellan, Elizabeth B. Knapp, 1858-1918

James Yereance encloses a program from the memorial service of John B. Devins and asks Theodore Roosevelt to send a tribute to Devins that can be read at the service and published in The Observer. Yereance mentions that their mutual friend Jacob A. Riis has sent in his own remarks and wishes Mrs. Edith Roosevelt well after a recent fall.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-05

Creator(s)

Yereance, James, 1844-1924

Richard Watson Gilder informs President Roosevelt that Jacob A. Riis and Mary Phillips Riis have just departed after a five-day visit. Gilder observes that it is a marriage of contrasts, but a happy one. He also mentions that George Colman deKay Gilder and Hayden Channing have done well in recent horse races.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-17

Creator(s)

Gilder, Richard Watson, 1844-1909

Judge Lindsey asks that President Roosevelt read the enclosed article written by former Denver District Court Judge Thomas B. Stuart on Big Bill Haywood’s trial. Lindsey describes the situation between himself and Governor Henry Augustus Buchtel and clarifies his statements regarding Senator Simon Guggenheim. Based on his knowledge of those involved, Lindsey feels that the Republican Party in Colorado is controlled by corporate interests and is largely against Roosevelt’s policies. In response, Lindsey asks if he can send Roosevelt a political pamphlet on the topic, and if they could meet in person in November to discuss matters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-03

Creator(s)

Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943

Elisabeth D. Nielson Riis thanks President Roosevelt for his friendship. Jacob A. Riis is away for his health in California, but is expected to return soon. Riis writes that she and her family will do their best to be present at Roosevelt’s inauguration, and that only death or sickness will stop them. The rest of the Riis family is doing well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-27

Creator(s)

Riis, Elisabeth D. Nielson, 1852-1905

Elisabeth D. Nielson Riis sends President Roosevelt a letter from Ambassador Laurits Swenson to her husband, Jacob Riis, regarding the possibility of Swenson having to leave his post in Denmark. Riis hopes Roosevelt will allow Swenson to stay and outlines his positive qualities. She notes that Prince Carl of Denmark spoke highly of Swenson and King Christian IX is fond of him as well. However, Riis is sure that whatever Roosevelt decides to do, it will be for a good purpose.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-16

Creator(s)

Riis, Elisabeth D. Nielson, 1852-1905

Elisabeth D. Nielson Riis asks President Roosevelt to forward a letter to her husband, Jacob Riis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-05

Creator(s)

Riis, Elisabeth D. Nielson, 1852-1905