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A monument to enterprise, the Inter-State and West Indian Exposition grounds in Charleston, South Carolina.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
This stereograph depicts the South Carolina building at the Inter-State and West Indian Exposition in Charleston.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
The military parade passes in review before Theodore Roosevelt in Charleston, South Carolina.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
The military parade passes in review before Theodore Roosevelt in Charleston, South Carolina.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
William F. King, president of the Merchants’ Association of New York, met with President Roosevelt on their trip back from an exposition in Charleston, South Carolina. King explained that the people of Charleston spoke highly of the President. He believes that with hard work Charleston will become one of the most prosperous cities in the South. Roosevelt agreed that the people of Charleston were welcoming of him when he visited there, and organizations such as the Merchants’ Association will build up the industrial centers of the South.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-25
President Roosevelt addresses an audience at the South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, commonly known as the Charleston Exposition. Roosevelt feels that the invitation for him to speak at the exposition emphasized how completely the United States has been reunited. The unity of the Nation became “instantly and strikingly evident” during the Spanish-American War and Roosevelt felt it was satisfying to see the sons of Union soldiers and Confederate soldiers serving together. Roosevelt details the accomplishments of several former Confederate soldiers within his own administration. He also praises South Carolina’s efforts to engage the West Indies in an industrial exposition, as the West Indies should “occupy a far larger place in our national policy” in the future. Roosevelt also praises the work the U.S. has done in Cuba, which will soon be a free public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-09
President Roosevelt remarks on the unification of the northern and southern states after the Civil War. He discusses several ex-Confederate officers who have been named to important positions in the federal government. He also discusses the importance of international relations with Puerto Rico and Cuba, and commends the Charleston Exposition for reaching out to the West Indies. Finally, Roosevelt discusses the various problems faced by American industry, and the role of the government in addressing those problems.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-09
The “Cedar Hill” estate in Georgia, formerly owned by General Daniel Stewart, is for sale. James S. Groves asks if President Roosevelt would like a tour on his trip to Charleston, South Carolina with a view to purchase.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-05
Paul Rodman Snelling encloses his letter to Mayor Rhett of Charleston, South Carolina, and Rhett’s reply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-04
Mayor Rhett accepts an invitation to lunch with President Roosevelt and Rodman Paul Snelling. He hopes to discuss the appointment of William Demos Crum as Collector of Customs at Charleston, South Carolina.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-21
Rodman Paul Snelling communicates the mayor of Charleston’s desire to meet with President Roosevelt and express his displeasure over journalistic attacks on Roosevelt in the Charleston News & Courier.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-09
At the direction of President Roosevelt, William Loeb encloses a memorandum on the recess appointment of William Demos Crum as Collector of Customs at Charleston, South Carolina.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-07
According to Ellison A. Smyth, a friend of Rodman Paul Snelling, when President Roosevelt was visiting Charleston, South Carolina, he gave assurances that he would not appoint a person of color to an influential position in the area. Snelling knows Smyth is mistaken and has attempted to correct his friend. He would appreciate an unofficial statement from Roosevelt that would help correct this misunderstanding.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-10
Partial page of The News, with articles titled “A Plea for the President” and “Trophies from the West” highlighted. The former discusses the President’s appointments to political office in the South, which are causing controversy. It includes a portion of a letter from Herman Henry Kohlsaat, editor of the Chicago Record-Herald, asking for fair treatment of the President by Southern newspapers, since the President sincerely intends to build up the government service in the South by appointing qualified officials, regardless of party affiliation. The latter article discusses the public interest in gifts President Roosevelt may have brought back to the White House from his western journey, including live animals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-09
Magazine article on President Roosevelt’s appointments of African Americans to government positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-24
The article expresses support for President Roosevelt’s actions in the appointment of Dr. William Crum as collector of the port at Charleston and in the closing of the Indianola, Mississippi post office, because of white opposition to the black postmaster who had served there for several years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-06
Mayor Smyth of Charleston, South Carolina, protests against the appointment of William Demos Crum as Collector of the Port of Charleston. Smyth asserts that Crum is unqualified for the position and unfamiliar with the business community. Moreover, his appointment will be seen only as a bad political deal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-10
William H. Brawley understands President Roosevelt’s position regarding the marshalship and agrees with him. He does not believe that people of color have the capacity to hold public office and opposes the appointment of William Demos Crum as Collector of the Port of Charleston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-09
Lyman Abbott supports efforts to assist African Americans in the South and wants to see equal justice for African Americans. However, he fears intensifying white prejudice by taking drastic action and does not believe the time is right to appoint an African American as Collector of the Port in Charleston, South Carolina.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-04
Booker T. Washington gives his opinion of Dr. William Demos Crum, who has been suggested for Collector of the Port of Charleston in South Carolina. Several white men oppose Crum’s appointment, saying that he bartered his vote in the 1888 Republican convention. However, Washington supports Crum in the face of white opposition to his appointment, saying that when an African American appointment was required in Charleston previously, both races supported Crum.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-01