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S. B. Cooper invites Theodore Roosevelt to be his guest at the annual dinner for the New York Southern Society. Cooper lists the speakers and other notable guests, including Texians, which he says must be spelled with an “i”. Cooper reminds Roosevelt he was a member of Congress when Roosevelt was President and has always been an admirer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Millard J. Bloomer thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter declining the invitation to the Citizen’s Peace Banquet. Bloomer explains his own beliefs around world peace as well as his understanding of the purpose of the banquet. Bloomer appreciates Roosevelt’s caution and will be wary of any request to act contrary to his convictions
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
On behalf of the Alianza Puertorriqueña, the Porto Rican Alliance of New York, D. Collazo invites Theodore Roosevelt to be an honored guest at the grand ball, which will mark the opening of the society. Collazo knows Roosevelt is aware of the lack of citizenship for the Puerto Rican people and the will of the people to become citizens of the United States. Roosevelt’s support will greatly aid the community in the matter of citizenship and help everyone on an island that has shown friendship to America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
The Rubinstein Club is celebrating it’s 25th season with a banquet in honor of William R. Chapman and his wife Emma Louisa Faulkner Chapman. A musical program will be performed by artists from the Metropolitan Opera House. A card for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is attached as well as a business card for Florence Nightingale Lethbridge Gulick, the chairman for the event.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11
“New York Hotel – Waldorf Astoria. Washington – The New Willard Hotel”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-08
Fifth Avenue at 34th Street, showing old Waldorf Astoria on the left.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
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Due to a previous engagement, Theodore Roosevelt will be unable to attend the New York Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-29
President Roosevelt has heard that there is a letter detailing the adulterous activities of a postmaster, and would like Postmaster General Cortelyou to find it. If the letter is found, the postmaster is to be removed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-16
President Roosevelt was concerned about Philip Battell Stewart’s son having pneumonia. He is pleased for the boy’s recovery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-06
George Bird Grinnell asks Theodore Roosevelt to speak at a meeting of game propagators at the Waldorf-Astoria.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-24
Frank P. MacLennan looks forward to seeing Theodore Roosevelt on named. However, their meeting can be rescheduled if needed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-10
Benjamin Ide Wheeler informs William Loeb that he will be in the eastern United States per President Roosevelt’s previous inquiry. Wheeler provides an itinerary of his trip east that includes locations, dates of stay, hotels, and engagements he plans to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-08
American economist Jacob Harry Hollander tells Secretary to the President William Loeb that Judge Otto Schoenrich will leave New York City, New York, by train to Washington, D.C. Schoenrich will report to Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon and they will travel to Cuba together.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-15
An invitation from the New York Citizens Peace Banquet Committee to the Peace Banquet at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-08
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis discusses arrangements to offer an invitation to the Hohenlohes, a prominent German royal family who are visiting Washington, D.C., along with their traveling companions Mr. and Mrs. Borgnis and Count Rumerskirsch.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-28
Hugh Gordon Miller addresses the Annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the City of New York. He jokes about his previous speaking engagement in New York. He describes the historical and contemporary relationship between Virginians and New York. He celebrates the rebuilt union of states. Miller reviews the accomplishments of the United States and New South since the American Civil War. He teases about Kentucky’s politics. He pays tribute to Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, William McKinley, and Rough Riders. Miller regrets that the South is aligned with the Democratic Party and calls on Republicans in the North to help settle “the problem of the suffrage and of the races.” Miller concludes with a vision of the ideal United States. Club President Henry Edwin Tremain introduces Senator John M. Thurston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-02-12
A newspaper article discusses a successful exhibition of the Newspaper Artists’ Association. The exhibit included original pen drawings and paintings by newspaper artists of leading metropolitan papers. Patrons attending the exhibit included members of the “400,” the leaders of New York society. The article includes a list of patrons attending the exhibit. The lists of patrons is divided by gender.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01
Lovell H. Jerome reports that Illinois Governor Richard Yates’ wife, Helen Wadsworth Yates, has arrived and is at the Waldorf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-18
Assistant Secretary of State Peirce represented President Roosevelt at the welcoming of Yikuang to America. Yikuang is staying at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel and has agreed to lunch with Roosevelt on Monday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-09