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Robbins Gilman received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and appreciates that Roosevelt will not be able to write anything about the University Settlement Society of New York until the spring. Gilman is grateful for anything Roosevelt is able to write about their work as it will help the society celebrate their 25th anniversary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Robbins Gilman is glad Theodore Roosevelt intends to visit the University Settlement Society before writing an editorial on its twenty-fifth anniversary. There will be two celebration events in December, of which Jane Addams will speak at one. Gilman proposes Roosevelt correlate the article’s release with the events. He suggests times that Roosevelt should visit and invites him to dinner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-03
Robbins Gilman reminds Theodore Roosevelt of his previous visits to ask if he would write an editorial on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the University Settlement Society, the first social settlement in the United States. He sends reference materials and suggests Roosevelt visit the settlement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-25
President Roosevelt will follow the course suggested by William Emlen Roosevelt and will advise Congress that if they do not act, he will. Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock has promised a pony for the children. James Bronson Reynolds of the University Settlement can be contacted regarding a political subscription.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-09
James Bronson Reynolds introduces Theodore Roosevelt to Robbins Gilman, head of the University Settlement, and hopes Roosevelt will grant Gilman a brief meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Robbins Gilman that he will not be able to write about the University Settlement work for a while. He already has a lot planned for The Outlook and cannot accept any more commitments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-05
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Robbins Gilman for suggesting that he wait a few weeks and visit the University Settlement before writing his article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31