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Theodore Roosevelt writes to Douglas Robinson to introduce him to Dix W. Smith on behalf of Senator Flanigan of Nevada. He respects Senator Flanigan and will be grateful if Robinson can offer any help. While he does not know specifics of the business proposal, he knows Senator Flanigan is a “good fellow.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-14
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Arthur A. Codd to contact Dix W. Smith regarding Roosevelt’s Nevada itinerary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Arthur A. Codd confirms receipt of Frank Harper’s previous letter, and informs him that he has been in contact with Dix W. Smith regarding making proper arrangements for Theodore Roosevelt when he comes to speak to the students at the University of Nevada. Codd assures Harper that all of Nevada is looking forward to seeing Roosevelt, but promises to not over work him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-03
Michael J. Riordan appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s interest in “progressive Christianity,” and suggests that he use his influence to encourage the Young Men’s Christian Association to allow Catholics to hold directorships. He references Nevada senator Patrick L. Flanigan’s recent act of charity toward the organization, which he did even though as a Catholic he is unable to join.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
Albert A. Hibbard, a Christian socialist, believes that Theodore Roosevelt did “a great injustice” to socialists in his recent article in The Outlook. He would like Roosevelt to give the matter “careful consideration.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
At the request of his friend former New York State Assemblyman Dix W. Smith, Theodore Roosevelt will speak in Reno, Nevada, on April 3. Dix requested that Roosevelt speak on “civic righteousness” after the citizens of Reno rapidly raised $166,000 toward a YMCA building.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
While Charles Phillips, editor of The Monitor, praises Theodore Roosevelt’s sentiments in wishing for greater cooperation between Catholics and Protestants, he criticizes Roosevelt’s specific praise of the Y. M. C. A. in this regard, as that organization does not allow Catholics to hold office. Phillips attests that the Y. M. C. A. “deliberately falsified its real attitude toward Catholics, in order to get money out of them for its new building.” While he acknowledges the good work the organization does, Phillips strongly objects to this hypocrisy and believes that Roosevelt will eventually agree with this sentiment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-25
List of lecturers and dates for the “Progressive State” lecture series in Reno, Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23