Schurman, Jacob Gould, 1854-1942

President Roosevelt informs Speaker of the House Cannon about the proper precedence at the upcoming judiciary dinner. Under ordinary circumstances Roosevelt has heard that Attorney General William H. Moody would be glad to have Cannon take precedence over him. However, in the case of the judiciary dinner, Cannon cannot come ahead of the Justices of the Supreme Court because they are all the guests of honor and it would be a slight to the Supreme Court. In a postscript, Roosevelt explains proper precedence at other dinners he has held.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-02

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary returns a letter from Jacob Gould Schurman to I. K. Russell.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-18

Theodore Roosevelt tells I. K. he agrees with his views on President Schurman. Roosevelt criticizes Schurman for helping big business, and says he will bring it up with The Outlook. He thanks Russell and hopes to see him soon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-12

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that it is nonsense for the army officers to complain about hot weather. He also thinks Taft is right about Ernest Stecker going out at once if he has accepted the Philippine Scouts commission, and Secretary Taft should handle the Philippines bulletin as he sees fit. In a postscript, Roosevelt asks Taft to look up the application of Jacob Gould Schurman and to see if he can put Arthur Harrison Wilson in the cavalry.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-25

President Roosevelt encloses a clipping regarding Louis Frisbie Payn’s support for Senator Hanna’s presidential nomination. Jacob Gould Schurman will be laying a proposal before Governor Odell that has Roosevelt’s support.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-08

Governor Roosevelt returns Barbara I. Buchanan’s statement and sends an additional message from President Jacob Gould Schurman of Cornell University. Roosevelt advises Buchanan that any further statements regarding the matter of her doctorate degree should be accompanied by all the enclosed papers.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-05-10

Elon Huntington Hooker asks Josephine M. Stricker, personal secretary to Theodore Roosevelt, to write to Dr. L. M. Dennis of Cornell University, who is a dear friend. Hooker says that Jacob Gould Schurman, president of Cornell, has never been friendly, and he does not think the University deserves to hear Theodore Roosevelt speak.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-1919

President McKinley writes to accept the Republican Party’s nomination for President and accepts the platform. He discusses his desire to uphold the gold standard and refutes the opinions of those who support the silver standard. He also comments on international affairs, including the territorial government in Alaska and Hawaii, war loans from the Spanish American War, neutrality policies in the Boer War, law and order in Cuba, and holdings in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. He also comments on domestic issues including civil service reform, the volume of United States currency, and domestic shipping. Finally, McKinley comments on insurrection and peace treaties in the Philippines, asserting his desire for peace and that no person be “deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-09-10

I. K. Russell asks Theodore Roosevelt to reflect on President Schurman’s public statements, criticizes Schurman’s ties to business interests, and defends his own views on leadership and justice. He mentions sending an article to Collier’s Weekly and comments on the changing political climate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-09

Ida B. Hiltz informs Theodore Roosevelt that he was elected as an Honorary Vice President of the American Association for the Conservation of Vision by its board of managers, alongside several other notable figures. Hiltz urges him to lend his name to the organization, which works toward the prevention of blindness. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-25

Elijah E. Knott would like Theodore Roosevelt to read his “humble efforts” to defend Roosevelt and has enclosed several letters. He wanted to vote for him and President William H. Taft but could not vote for the Republican party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-03

Creator(s)

Knott, Elijah E. (Elijah Edward), 1855-1923

I. K. Russell follows up on an earlier letter he sent discussing charges regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s attitude with Senator Reed Smoot retaining his seat after he was charged with polygamy. Further charges have been made regarding this and Russell would like a statement from Roosevelt about it. Russell provides information about his journalism background and strong support of Roosevelt’s policies.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-08

Representative Fassett advises Timothy L. Woodruff against naming any of New York’s “big four” delegates-at-large to the Republican National Convention himself. Governor Charles Evans Hughes is running for president, and anything short of “fair play” with Hughes will be detrimental to politics in the state. Fassett believes that Hughes should make his preference for delegates known, and advises see him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-07

Charles Evans Hughes reminds President Roosevelt that he can go no further in his work on coal matters, given that he hopes to win election as Governor of New York. Hughes believes that Attorney General William H. Moody should have a formal record of his resignation, and so he is asking Jacob Gould Schuman to send a note to Moody. Hughes also looks for a “handsome victory” on Tuesday, thanks Roosevelt for all he has done, and wishes he could have heard Secretary of State Elihu Root’s “great speech.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-03

Congressman Parsons returns Cornell President Jacob Gould Schurman’s letter, and he hopes William Loeb will show it to President Roosevelt. Parsons believes that William Randolph Hearst will get the Democrat nomination for New York Governor, as there are not many supporters for William Jerome Travers. Several politicians have alerted Parsons that their constituencies would support Charles Evans Hughes as the Republican nominee, but Parsons is wary of a man with so little political experience and is afraid that his election could provide an opportunity for Benjamin B. Odell to gain a stronger hold on state politics.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-06

Cornell University President Jacob Gould Schurman advocated in a speech for granting the Philippines independence, and buying land from the Spanish friars and reselling it to Filipinos.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-23

In a speech, Jacob Gould Schurman, President of Cornell University, spoke in favor of independence for the Philippines and advocated for the government buying the land owned by the friars and selling it back to the Filipinos.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-23

This newspaper article begins by quoting from Jacob Gould Schurman and notes he advocated “substantial concessions to the radical sentiment of the country.” While Schurman will never openly side with radicals, the writer believes his thoughts are indicative of the rest of the United States. As Schurman demonstrates, there is “real sympathy” between William Jennings Bryan’s radicalism and republicanism. The article suggests that President Roosevelt has tried to bridge the gap between the two positions and that Schurman’s advice of a “modern reform policy” like that in Russia is “the most sagacious policy” conservatism can adopt to retain power.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-20

List of unknown origin titled “American Members of the League for International Conciliation,” enclosed with a letter created by Nobel Prize winner Nicholas Murray Butler. Andrew Carnegie and Andrew D. White are listed as “Honorary Presidents,” 12 people are listed under “Council of Direction,” and 46 people are listed as “Members.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-05

Governor Roosevelt shares his thoughts about several potential positions he might pursue, including the Governor Generalship of the Philippines, the Vice Presidency, or a cabinet position. He is satisfied with his work and his legacy, having fought for truth and decency; he is more than happy with his friends.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-01-23