James A. Ross to Woodrow Wilson
Title
James A. Ross to Woodrow Wilson
Creator
Ross, Joseph A.
Identifier
CS13
Date
1914 November 12
Description
Ross trusts that the Trotter incident will not affect the "standing of the calm members of my race."
Source
Library of Congress
Wilson Papers, Series 4, 152A Reel 231, Manuscript Division
Wilson Papers, Series 4, 152A Reel 231, Manuscript Division
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Subject
Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Contributor
Althea Cupo
Maria Matlock
Language
English
Provenance
Digital copy acquired from federal archives by previous WWPL Archivist, Heidi Hackford.
Text
Hon. Woodrow Wilson
President
Dear Sir
I have read with deep regret, the recent visit of a deputation of colored men. I trust that their presence will in no sense affect the standing of the calm members of my race.
I remain very respectfully
Jas A. Ross
President
Dear Sir
I have read with deep regret, the recent visit of a deputation of colored men. I trust that their presence will in no sense affect the standing of the calm members of my race.
I remain very respectfully
Jas A. Ross
Original Format
Letter
To
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Files
Collection
Citation
Ross, Joseph A., “James A. Ross to Woodrow Wilson,” 1914 November 12, CS13, Race and Segregation Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.