Society of American Foresters

President Roosevelt reports that the governors from almost all states and territories will be attending the conference on conservation of natural resources at the White House, May 13-15, 1908. The senators and representatives of the Sixtieth Congress, the Justices of the Supreme Court and members of the Cabinet have also been invited to take part. Roosevelt seeks the cooperation of the Society of American Foresters in presenting the idea to the public.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

In the “Book Reviews” section, Scott Gurney says that Gifford Pinchot is “the hero” of The Greatest Good: 100 Years of Forestry in America, and he notes that the book conveys its story mostly through pictures and graphics. Charles Hamman describes the aerial demonstration provided by the aircrews of the USS Theodore Roosevelt during the Theodore Roosevelt Association’s (TRA) visit to the carrier on October 30, 1999. Spurred by the aerial display, Hamman recalls his encounters with U.S. airpower during his service in Vietnam, and he cites statistics regarding the size and capabilities of the Theodore Roosevelt. Tsakhia Elbegdorj, a former Prime Minister and President of Mongolia, says that his country admires Theodore Roosevelt for his conservation legacy, and he notes that his post-Communist nation emulates the United States.

A small photograph of Elbegdorj appears alongside the text of his remarks.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2000

This brief biography of Gifford Pinchot recounts his accomplishments as first Chief of the United States Forest Service, as well as later in life. Pinchot participated heavily in Theodore Roosevelt’s Progressive Party, and was later elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 1922 and 1930 as a Republican. Pinchot helped found many associations focused on forestry and conservation, and was additionally a founder of the Roosevelt Memorial Association.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1987

Creator(s)

Unknown

Barry W. Walsh provides an overview of the career of America’s first and most famous forester, Gifford Pinchot. Walsh emphasizes Pinchot’s work in government to promote forest conservation, and she examines his work with President Theodore Roosevelt and his dismissal under President William Howard Taft. Walsh also examines Pinchot’s bitter quarrel with John Muir over building a dam in the Hetch Hetchy valley in Yosemite National Park, and she notes his advising President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the founding of the Yale Forest School. A photograph of Pinchot appears in the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1987

Creator(s)

Walsh, Barry W.

Gifford Pinchot asks Vice President Roosevelt to serve with him and Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson on the committee to draft resolutions for the Society of American Foresters on the death of Benjamin Harrison.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-04-04

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Gifford Pinchot gratefully accepts Vice President Roosevelt’s invitation to take lunch at Oyster Bay, New York. Pinchot thanks Roosevelt for agreeing to serve on the committee and encloses resolutions on the death of Benjamin Harrison.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-04-05

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Gifford Pinchot sends Vice President Roosevelt a copy of the resolutions on the death of Benjamin Harrison. Pinchot asks that Roosevelt sign and send them to Harrison’s widow, Mary Dimmick Harrison.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-04-08

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946