Trade schools Archives - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Letter from Solomon C. Dickey to Theodore Roosevelt

Solomon C. Dickey, President of the Winona Technical Institute, sends President Roosevelt a copy of the Institute’s catalog and hopes he will have a chance to read it on his way to Indianapolis. He believes Roosevelt’s presence at the convention will bring public awareness to trade schools and influence that will bring about an educational board that promotes trade schools at a national level.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-28

Creator(s)

Dickey, Solomon C. (Solomon Cravens), 1858-1920

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Moody writes to President Roosevelt regarding funding sources for American Indian Day and industrial schools. Members of Congress declared that public money could not be used to fund sectarian schools, but the Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock can use certain money for American Indians held in trust in any way he saw fit, including assistance to sectarian schools.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-02

Creator(s)

Moody, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1917

Some of the discouragements and obstacles encountered in establishing industrial work in Manila

Overview of efforts to establish trade schools in Manila.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902

Creator(s)

Unknown

Enrollment of pupils in Manila Trade School

Statistics for student enrollment in Manila trade schools.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-01

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James H. Gordon

Theodore Roosevelt informs James H. Gordon that, although he would like to speak at the dedication services of the Brooklyn Howard Colored Orphan Asylum, he is unable to attend. Roosevelt appreciates the mission of Gordon’s school, and he believes in the importance of industrial education, particularly for people of color.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Jackson Montague

President Roosevelt thanks Governor of Virginia Montague for his suggestions. Roosevelt has decided to include a sentence speaking on industrial schools’ benefits to both white and Black students. He has also decided to leave out a proposition for a commission and has privately contacted New Jersey Representative Benjamin F. Howell. Roosevelt wants a Southern congressman to introduce the measure as to remove suspicion of Roosevelt’s motives.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

President Roosevelt is dissatisfied with the condition of things in Alaska, as set out by Lieutenant George Thornton Emmons’s recent report. He asks Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock to work to increase the funds appropriated for the operation of schools and orphanages by lobbying in the committee dealing with the sundry civil bill. Because Congress gave Hitchcock, as Secretary of the Interior, the duty to provide services for the Native Americans in Alaska, Roosevelt believes “Congress should now have officially placed before them, as strongly as we know how to place it, the fact that we expect them to give you provision to enable you to make good for these poor people.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Inaugural address of the Hon. James Francis Smith, governor-general

Brigadier General Smith delivers a speech upon taking office as the Governor-General of the Philippines. He praises the work of his predecessors Henry C. Ide, Luke E. Wright, and William H. Taft. He blames the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) on the Filipinos misunderstanding the motives of the United States’ policy to govern the Philippines while preparing the Filipinos for self-government rather than granting them independence immediately. Smith credits the United States for its restraint towards enemy combatants and in building in the Philippines municipal, judicial, educational, and taxation infrastructure while promoting a slate of liberal civil rights. He believes that to restore prosperity following the destructive war they will need to encourage new markets, American investment, the construction of railroads, and better training for the Philippines Constabulary. He particularly believes in broad education in the English language and in the trades. He recommends postponing the question of independence and addressing instead practical matters. He notes the importance of separating state functions from those of the Catholic church.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-20

Creator(s)

Smith, James Francis, 1859-1928

Letter from Nora Linder to Theodore Roosevelt

Nora Linder is attempting to raise $15,000 to build an industrial school for girls in Memphis, Tennessee. If Theodore Roosevelt accepts an invitation from the local business association, she hopes that he could give a speech on behalf of the cause while there. Linder mentions that Brother Joseph Dutton has been assisting them as well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02

Creator(s)

Linder, Nora

Letter from Andrew A. Hope to Frank Harper

Andrew A. Hope is disappointed Theodore Roosevelt could not review his manuscript, especially since their political work is similar. He discusses the need to develop a system to emancipate the industrial class. This system includes establishing industrial schools and providing for sickness and old age. Hope includes a letter his brother was supposed to have delivered previously.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-25

Creator(s)

Hope, Andrew A. (Andrew Alexander), 1854-1932

Letter from Jacob A. Riis to Theodore Roosevelt

Jacob Riis tells President Roosevelt how fine Secretary of State Elihu Root’s speech was. Riis thinks it will “put ginger into” the campaign. Riis also tells Roosevelt about the hopeful comments a “little Jewish girl” made after seeing one of Roosevelt’s campaign posters. Riis hopes Roosevelt can see what he means to immigrants like her.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-02

Creator(s)

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Prospectus of the Milwaukee School of Trades

Prospectus outlining the history, goals, and administration of the Milwaukee School of Trades. The school’s mission is to provide boys with fundamental building and manufacturing skills.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909

Creator(s)

Unknown

President’s address

President William L. Pieplow updates the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on the state of the public schools, states notable events that have happened in the past year, and outlines future actions to be taken.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-06-30

Creator(s)

Pieplow, William L. (William Louis), 1876-1959

Letter from Ronald P. Gleason to Fred W. Atkinson

Ronald P. Gleason discusses supply problems at various trade schools throughout the Philippines. Demand is high for these schools and several other locations have expressed interest and offered resources for establishing new schools. Gleason lists some of the requisitions for industrial supplies made by the industrial schools, as well as some commitments made by various areas in the Philippines for these schools.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-09

Creator(s)

Gleason, Ronald P. (Ronald Prentiss), 1866-1946