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Valentine, Robert G. (Robert Grosvenor), 1872-1916

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Letter from Charles C. Batchelder to Theodore Roosevelt

Batchelder states the Austin Dam failure was caused by criminal negligence because the problem was not fixed before disaster struck. He encourages Theodore Roosevelt to read an article from Engineering News about the failure of the dam. Batchelder believes dam failure could happen in more locations and asks Roosevelt to comment on the matter in The Outlook to raise awareness.

Comments and Context

The Austin Dam in Austin, Pennsylvania, failed on September 30, 1911, killing 78 people. Within a few months of its construction in 1909, problems were detected, but dismissed as a normal response to drying concrete.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Letter from Fred A. McKenzie to Theodore Roosevelt

Fred A. McKenzie sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter and pamphlet on the proposed American Indian Association and Conference and asks him for his support by becoming an associate member. He also requests Roosevelt attend the conference in October.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-21

Progressive service documents: First quarterly report of the Progressive national service

A booklet published by the Progressive National Committee. The publication lists the names of people in the Progressive Party’s administration and outlines the party’s ideals and goals. The Table of Contents is as follows: Organization of the National Service; Division of Administration – Organization of State Services, Office Organization; Department Work – Social and Industrial Justice, Conservation, Popular Government, Cost of Living and Corporation Control; Bureau of Education; Bureau of Legislative Reference.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-03-31