Your TR Source
C. M. Mayne invites Theodore Roosevelt to speak at the dedication ceremony of the new Young Men’s Christian Association building in Gary, Indiana. Roosevelt can select the day, and his travel expenses will be covered.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-01
L. E. Hamlet asks Theodore Roosevelt if he would be willing to deliver an address to the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) to commemorate the completion of a new YMCA building in Charleston, West Virginia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-31
Frank W. Pearsall posits that if organizing a Young Men’s Christian Association in Oyster Bay is unwise, there are other ways to ensure the local boys grow up to be good citizens. He submits a list of proposals to Theodore Roosevelt on the matter, including collaborating with the schools and churches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
William R. Chase asks Theodore Roosevelt to speak at a future meeting of the New Bedford Young Men’s Christian Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-28
William L. Swan gladly accepts Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to lunch. He looks forward to meeting Pearsall, the New York state secretary of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA). The YWCA and Young Women’s Christian Association (YMCA) movement has long interested Swan, and he is happy to do anything to further the good cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-10
Walter H. Johnson sends Theodore Roosevelt a sermon by John E. White and an editorial in reference to the Young Men’s Christian Association and Roosevelt’s speech in Reno, Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-17
Helen Thomas Flint applauds Theodore Roosevelt’s decrial of the Young Men’s Christian Association for denying Jews and Catholics the ability to hold office. She reports that the ban also includes Unitarians. As a Unitarian, she hopes Roosevelt’s influence will bring much-needed change to the organization.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-06
Dix W. Smith and Patrick L. Flanigan detail the itinerary planned for Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Reno, Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-31
H. W. Miller asks Theodore Roosevelt to lecture at the local Young Men’s Christian Association in an effort to raise money for the organization’s new building.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-21
Charles Phillips thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and the copy of his letter to Cleveland Doge of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). He is not surprised by what Roosevelt writes, and it confirms his high regard for him. Archbishop John Ireland recently withdrew his letter endorsing the YMCA since the restrictions against Catholics have not been removed. Ireland encouraged Phillips to continue writing about the good work that can be accomplished through ecumenical cooperation. Phillips agrees with Roosevelt that “it is of the utmost importance…that our people who are straight and decent shall associate together as much as possible without regard to theological differences.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-20
Roland G. Landis asks Theodore Roosevelt whether he would consider giving a lecture in Dayton, Ohio, sometime during the month of March.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-02
As President of the Phoenix Young Men’s Christian Association, Benjamin A. Fowler invites Theodore Roosevelt to address that organization when he is in Phoenix this spring.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-10
Pastor John Marvin Dean asks Theodore Roosevelt to visit San Jose while in California and speak on the importance of having a modern Young Men’s Christian Association building.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-26
Dix W. Smith is glad Theodore Roosevelt may visit Nevada on his western trip, where he would have “the biggest time.” Smith sends a newspaper account of the cornerstone exercises for the state’s first Young Men’s Christian Association building.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
On behalf of the Spokane Young Men’s Christian Association, George A. Forbes asks Theodore Roosevelt to speak while visiting the city.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-12
Isaac G. Jenkins does not believe Theodore Roosevelt needs anyone to protest on his behalf. However, he thinks the press should model reverence and respect for the office of the president. Therefore, Jenkins wrote a letter to Puck protesting the use of an unflattering “gargoyle” to represent Roosevelt. As the Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association secretary, Jenkins thanks Roosevelt for supporting the organization.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-13
Wallace Batchelder assures Theodore Roosevelt that it is appropriate for him to speak at the Young Men’s Christian Association Banquet during his visit to Vermont. Governor-elect John A. Mead knows of Roosevelt’s plans and approves.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-09-26
Endicott Peabody writes a letter of introduction that will be given to President Roosevelt by James M. Groves, a Harvard graduate. He will be going to lead the Young Men’s Christian Association in Manila, and Peabody hopes Roosevelt can wish him luck.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-27
J. E. Hodder-Williams gave Ambassador Reid a copy of The Life of Sir George Williams, which he intended as a gift for President Roosevelt. Reid accepted the book but had one of his secretaries write a letter explaining that Roosevelt would be under no obligation to write an endorsement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-20
Chairman Lothrop thanks President Roosevelt for his support of the Inter-State Young Men’s Christian Association, and asks that Roosevelt continue his subscription of $10 that he began the previous year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-01