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President Roosevelt was pleased to see Cleveland H. Dodge recently, and was pleased to meet Lieutant Colonel Percy E. F. Hobbs. He is also glad that Henry J. McCoy is doing good work for the San Francisco Young Men’s Christian Association, and returns an admirable letter from John R. Mott.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-22
President Roosevelt introduces Cleveland H. Dodge to Henry J. McCoy, secretary of the San Francisco Young Men’s Christian Association. Roosevelt has given McCoy this letter of introduction because he takes an interest in the association’s work, and reminds Dodge that their building was burnt down in the earthquake and subsequent fire that struck San Francisco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-07
President Roosevelt expresses his regret that the San Francisco Young Men’s Christian Association building was destroyed in the recent disasters at San Francisco. Roosevelt believes in the importance of the work the organization does and assures Henry J. McCoy that he believes the country will band together to help support reconstruction of the building. He praises the courage with which the inhabitants of San Francisco have faced the disasters affecting them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-05
President Roosevelt addresses the crowd during the dedication of the Young Men’s Christian Association building in San Francisco. He praises the YMCA’s efficiency, spirit, and “sense of responsibility.” Roosevelt then discusses character and citizenship fostered by the YMCA.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-12