Shaw, Albert, 1857-1947

A list of the members of the Northwestern Dinner Committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-20

In a chapter titled “A Most Just and Proper Revolution,” taken from the second volume of his biography of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Rex, Edmund Morris details the machinations in Washington, D.C. and Panama that resulted in the revolution against Colombian rule on the Isthmus and the establishment of the independent nation of Panama. Morris describes the careful actions and words of administration figures like Roosevelt and Secretary of State John Hay, and he charts the movement of ships of the United States Navy sent in support of the insurrection. Morris adds to his Panama narrative interludes about the November 1903 elections in the United States, Roosevelt’s visit to Sagamore Hill, and his compilation of a reading list.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2001

John M. Thompson examines the domestic political dimensions of the United States’ efforts to secure a canal zone in Central America. Thompson identifies those who favored canal routes in Nicaragua or Panama, and he looks closely at the Congressional reaction to the revolt in Panama and the United States’ quick recognition of the new nation. Thompson lays out the opposition to the subsequent canal treaty from Democrats and anti-imperialists, and he details the publicity campaign waged by President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration to justify its course of action and win Senate approval of the treaty. Thompson highlights the role of Southern Democrats who supported the treaty because they saw the canal as aiding their region’s economy and because Democrats did not want to be seen as opposing a popular policy of constructing a canal. Thompson concludes his article by examining the various aspects of domestic politics that Roosevelt had to consider when making foreign policy decisions. 

Ten photographs and five political cartoons populate the article.

Roger A. Fischer examines the emergence of Theodore Roosevelt as a subject for political cartoonists in the years 1883-1884. Fischer highlights Roosevelt’s battles with the Tammany Hall political machine in New York City and his role at the 1884 Republican National Convention. Fischer argues that Roosevelt received a lot of attention because he was from New York City where the major magazines of the time had their offices.

The article features seven cartoons depicting Roosevelt and others, and it also includes a listing of the officers of the Theodore Roosevelt Association along with the members of its executive committee.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

The Lincoln Farm Association invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial Hall. Includes a card about special trains, an invitation from Governor Augustus Everett Willson, and a list of officers and trustees of the Lincoln Farm Association.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-09

Robert J. Collier suggests an edited list of people to invite to a breakfast in honor of President Roosevelt before he leaves on his safari.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-04

Oscar S. Straus suggests that President Roosevelt write a letter asking Switzerland to either defer its Red Cross Convention, or to refer it to the second Hague Conference, as it is causing a conflict. He also suggests that Roosevelt recommend taking a more affirmative attitude on “Asiatic immigration,” which will have the practical effect concerning exclusion, but will have a better diplomatic and international affect.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-13

This Saturday Review article begins by observing the American penchant for lectures. President Roosevelt’s annual message is one example of a lecture, which the author calls a “sermon.” However, the author suggests Roosevelt does not understand that “there is nothing weighty in [his annual message] but its style.” The author concludes by mentioning the dichotomy of Roosevelt lecturing the rest of the world but letting the American people off.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-10

Nicholas Murray Butler presents a suggestion to President Roosevelt that the New York state convention nominate Roosevelt to succeed Thomas Collier Platt as Senator for New York after Roosevelt’s presidential term is over.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-29

Albert Shaw wanted Walter Wellman informed that he approved of the message sent to John Mitchell and hopes Wellman has the same view. Wellman called shortly afterward and was given the message.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-07

Governor Roosevelt informs Frederick William Holls that he cannot come to Yonkers at the present, mentioning the pressure he is under. He asks if Holls can visit on Monday, noting the possibility of Albert Shaw and Nicholas Murray Butler arriving later.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1899-09-13

President Roosevelt denies that there was any danger in the “crazy man incident.” He encloses a letter from Albert Shaw and asks if Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody and Mr. Leishman should be consulted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-04

President Roosevelt tells Thomas J. Akins, a subtreasurer in St. Louis, Missouri, to get a copy of Albert Shaw’s letter to Mr. Saunders, and to give no circulation to Shaw’s previous letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-31

President Roosevelt asks Thomas J. Akins, a subtreasurer in St. Louis, Missouri, not to take any action on the matter contained in his letters until he sees a letter from Albert Shaw to Mr. Saunders.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-31

President Roosevelt has an ongoing dispute with Dr. Albert Shaw of the Review of Reviews over whether or not Roosevelt said that Missouri gubernatorial candidate Cyrus Packard Walbridge is a better man than opposing candidate Joseph Wingate Folk. Roosevelt insists he said no such thing, and Shaw insists he did. Roosevelt sends a copy of a letter he received from Shaw to Collier. Roosevelt wishes not to discuss any of this in public, especially concerned about the misrepresentation of his political views.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-27

In an ongoing dispute over a letter written by Albert Shaw and circulating among Missouri politicians, which claims to represent the views of President Roosevelt, Roosevelt seeks to set the record straight. He disputes the authenticity of the letter itself several times, and asks to see it. He claims to have said nothing directly about the merits of either Cyrus Packard Walbridge or Joseph Wingate Folk, only that he was supporting the Republican ticket in every state.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-25

Theodore Roosevelt asks George Haven Putnam if the enclosed letters are alright with him and shares that Albert Shaw was able to send the interesting book.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-19

Theodore Roosevelt regrets he will not be in New York on Thursday to see William Henry Welch. He informs Welch that it is physically impossible for him to accept any more invitations of any kind to speak, and is only now finishing writing a speech he promised Albert Shaw over a year ago. He hates to have to answer no.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-18

Theodore Roosevelt will do anything that Albert Shaw and Charles D. Lanier want if it is a possibility.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-10-11

Theodore Roosevelt writes to James H. Pound, his lawyer, to discuss his upcoming libel case against George A. Newett. Roosevelt proposes several character witnesses to establish his sobriety and character and asks Pound if he needs to be in Michigan for the trial at the end of the month.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-04