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Samuel W. Church expresses his support for Paul V. Collins to run for Congress, emphasizing the need for a representative who will advocate for farmers. He criticizes past politicians and assures Collins that the farming community will support his candidacy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
President Roosevelt and Governor of Minnesota at the time sitting in a carriage
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-12-07
Round celluloid pin with black and white portraits of President McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, and Samuel Rinnah Van Sant on a dark brown background. McKinley and Roosevelt were the Republican presidential ticket for 1900 and Van Sant was the Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1900
The unknown author claims that the “anti-Roosevelt scare in Minnesota” was created by Governor Van Sant so that he would be the biggest name in the Minnesota delegation to the Republican National Convention. Van Sant wanted to be viewed as the only trustworthy Roosevelt supporter in the state and cast doubt on the pro-Roosevelt credentials of other prominent Minnesotans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-20
Inquiries of Governor Van Sant’s friends could not substantiate reports that Van Sant was interested in attending the Republican National Convention as a delegate at large. It is unknown if the senators are also interested in being delegates as is customary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-20
Herschel V. Jones expresses concern that suing the Northern Securities Company under the Sherman Act is being perceived in Minnesota as President Roosevelt allying himself with Minnesota Governor Samuel Rinnah Van Sant. Van Sant’s policies have split the Minnesota Republican party and Jones believes that Van Sant’s decisions are too politically motivated. He does not object to Roosevelt’s action but opposes an alliance with Governor Van Sant.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-22
W. K. Currie invites Vice President Roosevelt to speak at a “Politico-Chautauqua” to be held in Mount Ayr, Iowa, in October.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-02