71 items found
Tags: Trotter Incident
Title Identifier Creator To Date Numeric Type Subject
Trotter a Detriment to His CauseCS88AUnknownTumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)c. 1914 December19141299TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS88A
Creator:Unknown
To:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
Date:c. 1914 December
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Short editorial about "Negro journals" that once supported Wilson but are now denouncing him.
The President and SegregationCS31AThe Washington Postc. 1914 November19141199TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS31A
Creator:The Washington Post
Date:c. 1914 November
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Jim Crow at WashingtonCS29Unknownc. 1914 November19141199TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS29
Creator:Unknown
Date:c. 1914 November
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper article, "Jim Crow Law at Washington."
Wilson and RaceCS33Unknownc. 191419149999TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS33
Creator:Unknown
Date:c. 1914
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Fragment of clipping from unidentified newspaper about segregation in the federal government under Woodrow Wilson.
Race Segregation at WashingtonCS25Unknownc. 1914 November19141199TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS25
Creator:Unknown
Date:c. 1914 November
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper clipping regarding the Trotter incident at the White House.
Nellie May B. Fields to Woodrow WilsonCS52Fields, Nellie May B.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924c. 191419149999TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS52
Creator:Fields, Nellie May B.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:c. 1914
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writer believes Wilson had a right to be displeased, presumably by Trotter's conduct.
Poems by the Century Poet—Acclamations for DeclamationCS103Sampson, E.c. 191419149999TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS103
Creator:Sampson, E.
Date:c. 1914
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Debate of the Trotter Incident in verse.
Trotter Not to AppearCS90AThe Amsterdam NewsTumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)c. 1914 December19141299TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS90A
Creator:The Amsterdam News
To:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
Date:c. 1914 December
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper article from the Amsterdam News on the decision to cancel a public meeting in New York City with William Monroe Trotter.
Rufus Lewis Perry to Woodrow WilsonCS62Perry, Rufus LewisWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS62
Creator:Perry, Rufus Lewis
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 17
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to President Wilson apologizing for William Trotter's behavior.
RR Moton to Woodrow WilsonCS55Moton, Robert RussaWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS55
Creator:Moton, Robert Russa
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 16
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Director of the Hampton Institute writes to President Wilson to apologize for William Trotter.
A. E. Patterson to Joseph P. TumultyCS71Patterson, AEWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1819141118TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS71
Creator:Patterson, AE
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 18
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter expressing regret that "W.M. Trotter and his Committee proved to be unqualified for the mission they sought to perform."
Race SegregationCS68AThe Boston TravelerWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS68A
Creator:The Boston Traveler
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 16
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Insult Charge Denied: Colored Orators Say Leader Did Not Offend PresidentCS65The Washington Post1914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS65
Creator:The Washington Post
Date:1914 November 16
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Article describing African American views on how the meeting went between President Wilson and William Trotter.
Negroes Jeer Wilson’s NameCS64Washington Herald1914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS64
Creator:Washington Herald
Date:1914 November 16
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Charles L. Petrikin to Woodrow WilsonCS63Petrikin, Charles L.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS63
Creator:Petrikin, Charles L.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 17
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter applauding Wilson for the way he responded to Trotter and suggesting that African Americans are "indebted to the United States and the institution of slavery."
Jesse P. Gram to Woodrow WilsonCS61Gram, Jesse P.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS61
Creator:Gram, Jesse P.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 17
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Republican member of the public praises President Wilson's stance on segregation.
"My White Chile"CS75CSmith, Mary S.Los Angeles Daily Times1914 November 1819141118TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS75C
Creator:Smith, Mary S.
To:Los Angeles Daily Times
Date:1914 November 18
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to the Editor answering the letter of Alma Whitaker regarding the south.
James Garfield to Woodrow WilsonCS60Garfield, JamesWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS60
Creator:Garfield, James
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 17
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:African American letter writer criticizes Trotter.
Negro Independent Political Council to Woodrow WilsonCS56Lewis, Theophilus, 1891-1974
Randolph, A. Philip (Asa Philip), 1889-1979
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS56
Creator:Lewis, Theophilus, 1891-1974
Randolph, A. Philip (Asa Philip), 1889-1979
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 16
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Two civil rights leaders endorse William Trotter's behavior.
Negroes in the White House (Editorial)CS59Westliche-Post1914 November 1419141114TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS59
Creator:Westliche-Post
Date:1914 November 14
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Translation of an editorial from a German newspaper of Saint Louis, Missouri, referring to the Trotter incident and condoning segregation in the federal government.
Colin M. Selph to Joseph P. TumultyCS58Selph, Colin M.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1819141118TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS58
Creator:Selph, Colin M.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 18
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Postmaster from St. Louis sends along a clipping from an American German newspaper and praises President Wilson's views on segregation.
GW Romer to Woodrow WilsonCS57Romer, G. W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS57
Creator:Romer, G. W.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 16
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Member of the public praises Wilson's stance on segregation.
William A. Reid to Woodrow WilsonCS75Reid, William A. (William Alfred)Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2019141120TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS75
Creator:Reid, William A. (William Alfred)
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 20
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Thoughtful letter disagreeing with Trotter's methods and trusting that the "episode in question will not be allowed to lessen your sympathy."
Apology for Trotter; Poem Appealing for EqualityCS50Whitney, Salem TuttWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1519141115TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS50
Creator:Whitney, Salem Tutt
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 15
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter expressing regret over the Trotter incident and talking about the race problem in the U.S.
Wilson, Women, NegroesCS75DWhitaker, AlmaLos Angeles Daily Times1914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS75D
Creator:Whitaker, Alma
To:Los Angeles Daily Times
Date:1914 November 17
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to the editor equating Wilson's treatment of Trotter with his treatment of women suffragists.
Thanksgiving Hymn Dedicated to Woodrow Wilson in Apology for TrotterCS77Hargrave, Samuel JacksonWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2419141124TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS77
Creator:Hargrave, Samuel Jackson
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 24
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Samuel Jackson Hargrave writes to Wilson in the wake of the Trotter incident saying that tens of thousands of African American voters are ready to vote for him again, and sends a Thanksgiving hymn he's written and dedicated to the President.
William C. Godden to Woodrow WilsonCS79Methodist Episcopal Preachers Meeting of Chicago, ILWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2519141125TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS79
Creator:Methodist Episcopal Preachers Meeting of Chicago, IL
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 25
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Sending resolutions made by the Methodist Episcopal Preachers' Meeting regretting Woodrow Wilson's backing of separation of the races in government employment.
John P. Scott to Woodrow WilsonCS82Scott, John P.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 3019141130TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS82
Creator:Scott, John P.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 30
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Asking President Wilson to act against segregation in the government departments.
Robert H. Terrell to Joseph P. TumultyCS85Terrell, Robert H. (Robert Heberton)Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)1914 December 919141209TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS85
Creator:Terrell, Robert H. (Robert Heberton)
To:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
Date:1914 December 9
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Terrell encloses a clipping from the Indianapolis World he describes as the "sanest utterance" he's seen on the Trotter incident.
The Trotter IncidentCS85AIndianapolis WorldTumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)1914 November 2119141121TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS85A
Creator:Indianapolis World
To:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
Date:1914 November 21
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
J. Silas Harris to Joseph P. TumultyCS88Harris, J. SilasTumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)1914 December 1219141212TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS88
Creator:Harris, J. Silas
To:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
Date:1914 December 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter sharing an editorial critical of William Trotter.
Byron Gunner to Woodrow WilsonCS92Gunner, ByronWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 December 2919141229TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS92
Creator:Gunner, Byron
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 December 29
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Colored Delegate Rebuked by WilsonSC111214Washington Times1914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:SC111214
Creator:Washington Times
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper account of President Wilson's harsh words for the delegation of African-American leaders from the National Independence Equal Rights League who met with him to discuss segregation of federal employees.
The White House Thanksgiving Hymn CS77b-cHargrave, Samuel Jackson Wilson, Woodrow 1914 November 2419141124Text
Identifier:CS77b-c
Creator:Hargrave, Samuel Jackson
To:Wilson, Woodrow
Date:1914 November 24
Charles N. Anderson to Joseph P. TumultyCS90Anderson, Charles N.Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)1914 December 2219141222TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS90
Creator:Anderson, Charles N.
To:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
Date:1914 December 22
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter from Anderson to Tumulty describing his successful attempt to call off a meeting with Mr. Trotter and saying that his job may be threatened as a result.
Joseph W. Henderson to Woodrow WilsonCS83Henderson, Joseph W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 December 119141201TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS83
Creator:Henderson, Joseph W.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 December 1
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Joseph W. Henderson, editor of the New England Torchlight writes to Woodrow Wilson disagreeing with Wilson's stance in favor of segregation in the government departments.
Joseph Maille to Woodrow WilsonCS23Maille, JosephWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS23
Creator:Maille, Joseph
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter giving justifications for segregation and saying that African Americans have caused the "degeneration of the White Southern race."
Mary Hammond Smith to Woodrow WilsonCS75BSmith, Mary HammondWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2019141120TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS75B
Creator:Smith, Mary Hammond
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 20
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Note introducing clippings from the Los Angeles Daily Times which she is enclosing.
IA Ashe to Woodrow WilsonCS16Ashe, I. A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS16
Creator:Ashe, I. A.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter writer calls Wilson’s treatment of African-Americans better than Lincoln’s.
Edward J. Mair to Woodrow WilsonCS26Mair, Edward J.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS26
Creator:Mair, Edward J.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter writer hints at harming Trotter if Wilson sends him to Baton Rouge.
Negro Chairman Gets Call Down from PresidentCS24Unknown1914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS24
Creator:Unknown
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Thankful of Wilson’s “Kind Words” to TrotterCS22Landry, PierreWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS22
Creator:Landry, Pierre
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to Wilson congratulating him for his "kind words... to Chairman Trotter."
Commending Wilson’s Treatment of TrotterCS21Hale, Annie RileyWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS21
Creator:Hale, Annie Riley
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to Wilson congratulating him on his "wise, dignified, and fearless rejoinder" to Trotter.
Wilson Rebukes Negro who “Talks Up” to HimCS20AUnknownWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS20A
Creator:Unknown
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper clipping from the New York Press recounting the Trotter incident.
Remarks of Sen. Borah Re: Trotter MeetingCS20Elliot, Henry W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS20
Creator:Elliot, Henry W.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Kate St. Clair Vance Greenleaf to Woodrow WilsonCS19Greenleaf, Kate St. Clair VanceWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS19
Creator:Greenleaf, Kate St. Clair Vance
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Member of the public describes outrage at behavior of William Trotter.
AD Bell to Woodrow WilsonCS18Bell, A. D.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS18
Creator:Bell, A. D.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter on Texas & Pacific Railway Company letterhead commending Wilson for his response to the Trotter incident.
RS Matthews to Woodrow WilsonCS27Matthews, RSWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS27
Creator:Matthews, RS
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter writer supports Wilson's rebuke of Trotter.
JC Cunningham to Joseph P. TumultyCS15Cunningham, J. C.Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)1914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS15
Creator:Cunningham, J. C.
To:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Black supporter claims that William Trotter had political motivations.
J. Crampton Watters to Woodrow WilsonCS14Watters, J. CramptonWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS14
Creator:Watters, J. Crampton
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Editor of "Southern Stories" praises Wilson's treatment of William Trotter
James A. Ross to Woodrow WilsonCS13Ross, Joseph A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS13
Creator:Ross, Joseph A.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Ross trusts that the Trotter incident will not affect the "standing of the calm members of my race."
RB Robinson to Woodrow WilsonCS12National Co-Operative Association of AmericaWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1219141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS12
Creator:National Co-Operative Association of America
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter on letterhead of The National Co-Operative Association of America saying that the writer is glad Woodrow Wilson reprimanded Trotter and informing him of a national congress to be held in Jersey City, NJ in September, 1915.
EDW Jones to Woodrow WilsonCS11Jones, E. D. W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS11
Creator:Jones, E. D. W.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:AME Zion church pastor apologizes for Trotter, who shouldn't have approached the President at a time when the President was busy with international affairs.
Boston Negro is Insulting to President; Ordered OutCS105Unknown New Orleans newspaper1914 December 1219141212TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS105
Creator:Unknown New Orleans newspaper
Date:1914 December 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Article describes meeting between William Trotter and President Wilson.
James A. Gallivan to Woodrow WilsonCS10Gallivan, James A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1119141111TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS10
Creator:Gallivan, James A.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 11
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to Woodrow Wilson from Congressman James A. Gallivan urging abolition of segregation in the federal government so that the reputation for justice and equality in the Democratic party may be maintained.
Negro Complainants Displease PresidentCS54Unknown1914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS54
Creator:Unknown
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper article about the Trotter incident.
Irving K. Merchant to Woodrow WilsonCS28Merchant, Irving K.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS28
Creator:Merchant, Irving K.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writer apologizes for Trotter’s conduct and says the races need to understand each other better.
One Peculiar Problem of the DemocracyCS31The Boston Herald1914 November 1519141115TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS31
Creator:The Boston Herald
Date:1914 November 15
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Thomas E. Nunn to Woodrow WilsonCS38Nunn, Thomas E.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS38
Creator:Nunn, Thomas E.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
SM Rittenhouse to Woodrrow WilsonCS39Rittenhouse, SMWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS39
Creator:Rittenhouse, SM
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter regarding the Trotter incident and the custom of appointing an African American to the office of Recorder of Deeds in the District of Columbia.
President Rebukes NegroCS40Unknown1914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS40
Creator:Unknown
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Clipping from unidentified newspaper about the Trotter incident.
Julius Rosenwald to Woodrow WilsonCS42Rosenwald, JuliusWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS42
Creator:Rosenwald, Julius
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter recounting an experience Rosenwald had with William M. Trotter, who said Rosenwald was inducing segregation in his attempts to build YMCAs for African Americans.
JNL Roundtree to Woodrow WilsonCS43Roundtree, JNLWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS43
Creator:Roundtree, JNL
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Roundtree writes the President to assure him that "the country don't approve of Mr. Trotters' insult to you."
Claude G. Stotts to Woodrow WilsonCS44Stotts, Claude G.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS44
Creator:Stotts, Claude G.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to Woodrow Wilson commending segregation in the federal government and regretting Trotter incident.
James E. Tharpe to Woodrow WilsonCS45Tharpe, James E.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS45
Creator:Tharpe, James E.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Republican commends Wilson’s treatment of Trotter and says "Republicans of the South believe as you do."
William Hannibal Thomas to Joseph P. TumultyCS46Thomas, William HannibalTumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)1914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS46
Creator:Thomas, William Hannibal
To:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter "heartily approving of the well deserved rebuke the President administered" during the Trotter incident and hoping he will be free from annoyance in the future.
KW Weathers to Woodrow WilsonCS47Weathers, K.W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS47
Creator:Weathers, K.W.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Commending Wilson on his handling of the Trotter incident.
James S. Smith to Woodrow WilsonCS48Smith, James S.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1019141110TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS48
Creator:Smith, James S.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 10
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Member of the public commends President Wilson's treatment of William Trotter.
Apology for Trotter & Endorsement of Mr. RS King for Position in Wilson AdministrationCS49Holmes, Victor P.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1519141115TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS49
Creator:Holmes, Victor P.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 15
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Expressing sympathy with Wilson's administration and endorsing Mr. R. S. King for a position in that administration.
William Monroe Trotter Meeting with Wilson Re: Segregation in Treasury DepartmentCS08Gallivan, James A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 October 1919141019TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS08
Creator:Gallivan, James A.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 October 19
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Notes about letter from William Monroe Trotter sent by Rep. James A. Gallivan.
William A. Cheek to Woodrow WilsonCS51Cheek, William A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Identifier:CS51
Creator:Cheek, William A.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 16
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter saying that the sentiment of the African Americans in the South is not the same as Trotter's and sending blessings for Wilson's continued success.