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Seth Low informs the reader the date of the meeting of the Trustees of Tuskegee Institute and asks that travel arrangements be made. To travel to Tuskegee from New York, two days are needed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
President Booker T. Washington reports on the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. The report includes budget considerations, scholarships, work of students, graduates’ plans, and new construction. Note that pages 4-5 are missing from this report.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-31
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks and acknowledgments to the Board of Trustees and Faculty of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute for their invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-18
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Warren Logan for sending a copy of the meeting minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-10
Arthur W. Mitchell sends Theodore Roosevelt a pamphlet about the West Alabama Normal and Industrial Institute, a school similar to Tuskegee. They are trying to raise $10,000 and ask Roosevelt for a five-dollar donation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-07
Albert Waters, a “colored boy,” explains his living situation and educational experience. He asks Theodore Roosevelt if he knows anyone who would provide a financial advance to attend Tuskegee Institute or Howard University.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-11
Robert C. Bedford sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the meeting minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-03
Seth Low informs Theodore Roosevelt of the Trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute meeting on February 22. Some trustees are traveling in a special compartment car and hope that Roosevelt will join them. Low discusses the travel schedule and logistics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-11
Booker T. Washington writes to William Loeb in reference to his request for President Roosevelt to write a letter, most likely referring to the anniversary of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Washington notes that he agrees with the president’s decision not to write a letter for the anniversary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-27
Booker T. Washington writes to President Roosevelt regarding the visits he made to many United States senators during his trip to Washington, D.C. Washington states he will continue to visit senators in person as he believes it is the best way to influence them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-21
Booker T. Washington sends President Roosevelt a copy of his report to the trustees. Washington hopes the President will have time to read it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-17