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Harry Jacobs received permission to name his organization after Theodore Roosevelt. Now, he hopes for a donation to begin the treasury of the Roosevelt Literary Club of the West End in Boston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
President Roosevelt introduces John F. Stevens, Chief Engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission, to A. Bruce Minear of the Young Men’s Christian Association. Minear will be traveling to Panama to organize Y. M. C. A. work there, which Roosevelt believes would be a positive addition to the region. He asks Stevens to help Minear organize space and equipment to allow his work to flourish.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-21
President Roosevelt sends his congratulations and best wishes to Edwin Chapin Mott and the Young Men’s Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-05
Hagedorn wonders if Mr. Post or Mr. Roosevelt might be interested in a movement he is trying to initiate, to be “conducted by young men for young men.” He plans to visit Mr. Post to discuss his idea.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-12-06
E. C. Bertram and the committee of the St. Peter’s Church Young Men’s Club want to start a gymnasium and literary club. However, they lack the funds and ask Theodore Roosevelt for assistance in starting a campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-29
President Roosevelt, in his address at the Prize Day Exercises at Groton School, discusses the qualities that make a decent boy and man. In particular, the President elaborates on duty, philanthropy, scholarship, and athletics.
1904-05-24