127 items found
Tags: Wilson and race
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List of Colored Employees in Forest Service Outside DCA071714b-dAdams, James B. Reese, RM1914 July 3019140730TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
A071714b-d
List of Colored Employees in Forest Service Outside DC
Identifier:A071714b-d
Creator:Adams, James B.
To:Reese, RM
Date:1914 July 30
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Sends list of African-American employees of the Forest Service employed outside Washington, D.C.
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
CS08
William Monroe Trotter Meeting with Wilson Re: Segregation in Treasury Department
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.
James A. Gallivan to Woodrow WilsonCS10Gallivan, James A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1119141111TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS10
James A. Gallivan to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Poems by the Century Poet—Acclamations for DeclamationCS103Sampson, E.c. 191419149999TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS103
Poems by the Century Poet—Acclamations for Declamation
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.
Boston Negro is Insulting to President; Ordered OutCS105Unknown New Orleans newspaper1914 December 1219141212TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS105
Boston Negro is Insulting to President; Ordered Out
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.
EDW Jones to Woodrow WilsonCS11Jones, E. D. W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS11
EDW Jones to Woodrow Wilson
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.
RB Robinson to Woodrow WilsonCS12National Co-Operative Association of AmericaWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1219141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS12
RB Robinson to Woodrow Wilson
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.
James A. Ross to Woodrow WilsonCS13Ross, Joseph A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS13
James A. Ross to Woodrow Wilson
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."
J. Crampton Watters to Woodrow WilsonCS14Watters, J. CramptonWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS14
J. Crampton Watters to Woodrow Wilson
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
JC Cunningham to Joseph P. TumultyCS15Cunningham, J. C.Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)1914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS15
JC Cunningham to Joseph P. Tumulty
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.
IA Ashe to Woodrow WilsonCS16Ashe, I. A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS16
IA Ashe to Woodrow Wilson
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.
William A. Sinclair to Woodrow WilsonCS17Sinclair, William A. (William Albert)Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1119141111TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS17
William A. Sinclair to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:CS17
Creator:Sinclair, William A. (William Albert)
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 11
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to Woodrow Wilson listing reasons why segregation of government employees should be abolished.
AD Bell to Woodrow WilsonCS18Bell, A. D.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS18
AD Bell to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Kate St. Clair Vance Greenleaf to Woodrow WilsonCS19Greenleaf, Kate St. Clair VanceWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS19
Kate St. Clair Vance Greenleaf to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Remarks of Sen. Borah Re: Trotter MeetingCS20Elliot, Henry W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS20
Remarks of Sen. Borah Re: Trotter Meeting
Identifier:CS20
Creator:Elliot, Henry W.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 13
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Wilson Rebukes Negro who “Talks Up” to HimCS20AUnknownWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS20A
Wilson Rebukes Negro who “Talks Up” to Him
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.
Commending Wilson’s Treatment of TrotterCS21Hale, Annie RileyWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS21
Commending Wilson’s Treatment of Trotter
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.
Thankful of Wilson’s “Kind Words” to TrotterCS22Landry, PierreWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS22
Thankful of Wilson’s “Kind Words” to Trotter
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."
Joseph Maille to Woodrow WilsonCS23Maille, JosephWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS23
Joseph Maille to Woodrow Wilson
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."
Negro Chairman Gets Call Down from PresidentCS24Unknown1914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS24
Negro Chairman Gets Call Down from President
Identifier:CS24
Creator:Unknown
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Race Segregation at WashingtonCS25Unknownc. 1914 November19141199TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS25
Race Segregation at Washington
Identifier:CS25
Creator:Unknown
Date:c. 1914 November
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper clipping regarding the Trotter incident at the White House.
Edward J. Mair to Woodrow WilsonCS26Mair, Edward J.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS26
Edward J. Mair to Woodrow Wilson
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.
RS Matthews to Woodrow WilsonCS27Matthews, RSWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS27
RS Matthews to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Irving K. Merchant to Woodrow WilsonCS28Merchant, Irving K.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS28
Irving K. Merchant to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Jim Crow at WashingtonCS29Unknownc. 1914 November19141199TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS29
Jim Crow at Washington
Identifier:CS29
Creator:Unknown
Date:c. 1914 November
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper article, "Jim Crow Law at Washington."
One Peculiar Problem of the DemocracyCS31The Boston Herald1914 November 1519141115TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS31
One Peculiar Problem of the Democracy
Identifier:CS31
Creator:The Boston Herald
Date:1914 November 15
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
The President and SegregationCS31AThe Washington Postc. 1914 November19141199TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS31A
The President and Segregation
Identifier:CS31A
Creator:The Washington Post
Date:c. 1914 November
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Wilson and RaceCS33Unknownc. 191419149999TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS33
Wilson and Race
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 Relations ComplicatedCS37Unknownc. 191419149999TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS37
Race Relations Complicated
Identifier:CS37
Creator:Unknown
Date:c. 1914
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper article or editorial on the complexity of race issues in the United States.
Thomas E. Nunn to Woodrow WilsonCS38Nunn, Thomas E.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1319141113TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS38
Thomas E. Nunn to Woodrow Wilson
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
CS39
SM Rittenhouse to Woodrrow Wilson
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
CS40
President Rebukes Negro
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
CS42
Julius Rosenwald to Woodrow Wilson
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
CS43
JNL Roundtree to Woodrow Wilson
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
CS44
Claude G. Stotts to Woodrow Wilson
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
CS45
James E. Tharpe to Woodrow Wilson
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
CS46
William Hannibal Thomas to Joseph P. Tumulty
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
CS47
KW Weathers to Woodrow Wilson
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
CS48
James S. Smith to Woodrow Wilson
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
CS49
Apology for Trotter & Endorsement of Mr. RS King for Position in Wilson Administration
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.
Apology for Trotter; Poem Appealing for EqualityCS50Whitney, Salem TuttWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1519141115TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS50
Apology for Trotter; Poem Appealing for Equality
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.
William A. Cheek to Woodrow WilsonCS51Cheek, William A.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS51
William A. Cheek to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Nellie May B. Fields to Woodrow WilsonCS52Fields, Nellie May B.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924c. 191419149999TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS52
Nellie May B. Fields to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Negro Complainants Displease PresidentCS54Unknown1914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS54
Negro Complainants Displease President
Identifier:CS54
Creator:Unknown
Date:1914 November 12
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper article about the Trotter incident.
RR Moton to Woodrow WilsonCS55Moton, Robert RussaWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS55
RR Moton to Woodrow Wilson
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.
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
CS56
Negro Independent Political Council to Woodrow Wilson
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.
GW Romer to Woodrow WilsonCS57Romer, G. W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS57
GW Romer to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Colin M. Selph to Joseph P. TumultyCS58Selph, Colin M.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1819141118TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS58
Colin M. Selph to Joseph P. Tumulty
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.
Negroes in the White House (Editorial)CS59Westliche-Post1914 November 1419141114TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS59
Negroes in the White House (Editorial)
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.
James Garfield to Woodrow WilsonCS60Garfield, JamesWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS60
James Garfield to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Jesse P. Gram to Woodrow WilsonCS61Gram, Jesse P.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS61
Jesse P. Gram to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Rufus Lewis Perry to Woodrow WilsonCS62Perry, Rufus LewisWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS62
Rufus Lewis Perry to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Charles L. Petrikin to Woodrow WilsonCS63Petrikin, Charles L.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS63
Charles L. Petrikin to Woodrow Wilson
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."
Negroes Jeer Wilson’s NameCS64Washington Herald1914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS64
Negroes Jeer Wilson’s Name
Identifier:CS64
Creator:Washington Herald
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
CS65
Insult Charge Denied: Colored Orators Say Leader Did Not Offend President
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.
The Submerged NegroesCS67Boston Transcript Company
Hartford courant		1914 November 1619141116TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS67
The Submerged Negroes
Identifier:CS67
Creator:Boston Transcript Company
Hartford courant
Date:1914 November 16
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper article questions President Wilson's sincerity on issues of race.
George H. Gutterson to Woodrow WilsonCS68Gutterson, George H.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1819141118TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS68
George H. Gutterson to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:CS68
Creator:Gutterson, George H.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 18
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter from the district secretary of the American Missionary Association saying that the issue of segregation cannot be sidestepped any more than the issue of slavery could have been in the nineteenth century.
Race SegregationCS68AThe Boston TravelerWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1619141116TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS68A
Race 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
A. E. Patterson to Joseph P. TumultyCS71Patterson, AEWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1819141118TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS71
A. E. Patterson to Joseph P. Tumulty
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."
Protesting Wilson’s Support for SegregationCS72Walker, Edward L.
Parker, WM		Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 1919141119TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS72
Protesting Wilson’s Support for Segregation
Identifier:CS72
Creator:Walker, Edward L.
Parker, WM
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 19
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter from the President and Secretary of the Saloonmen's Protective Union No. 1, protesting Wilson's support of segregation in the Federal government.
Equity Congress of Greater New York to Woodrow WilsonCS73Waith, Robert A.
Duncan, S. Augustus		Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2019141120TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS73
Equity Congress of Greater New York to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:CS73
Creator:Waith, Robert A.
Duncan, S. Augustus
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 20
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:The Equity Congress of Greater New York expresses their protest of Wilson's support of segregation in the federal government.
William A. Reid to Woodrow WilsonCS75Reid, William A. (William Alfred)Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2019141120TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS75
William A. Reid to Woodrow Wilson
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."
"My White Chile"CS75CSmith, Mary S.Los Angeles Daily Times1914 November 1819141118TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS75C
"My White Chile"
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.
Wilson, Women, NegroesCS75DWhitaker, AlmaLos Angeles Daily Times1914 November 1719141117TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS75D
Wilson, Women, Negroes
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
CS77
Thanksgiving Hymn Dedicated to Woodrow Wilson in Apology for Trotter
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.
The White House Thanksgiving Hymn CS77b-cHargrave, Samuel Jackson Wilson, Woodrow 1914 November 2419141124Text
CS77b-c
The White House Thanksgiving Hymn
Identifier:CS77b-c
Creator:Hargrave, Samuel Jackson
To:Wilson, Woodrow
Date:1914 November 24
Resolution Protesting SegregationCS78Methodist Minister’s Alliance of Kansas City, MOWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2419141124TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS78
Resolution Protesting Segregation
Identifier:CS78
Creator:Methodist Minister’s Alliance of Kansas City, MO
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 24
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Resolution adopted by the Methodist Ministers Alliance of Kansas City, Missouri, against segregation and discrimination.
William C. Godden to Woodrow WilsonCS79Methodist Episcopal Preachers Meeting of Chicago, ILWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2519141125TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS79
William C. Godden to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Mrs. F. C. SmithCS80Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)Smith, Mary Hammond1914 November 2519141125TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS80
Joseph P. Tumulty to Mrs. F. C. Smith
Identifier:CS80
Creator:Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)
To:Smith, Mary Hammond
Date:1914 November 25
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Tumulty acknowledges receipt of letter and say he will bring it to the attention of the President.
MM Madden to Woodrow WilsonCS81Madden, M. M.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 November 2719141127TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS81
MM Madden to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:CS81
Creator:Madden, M. M.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 November 27
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Apologizing for the manner in which WM Trotter addressed the president and describing the plan of the American Colonization Association to create a new Liberia on American soil for African Americans to govern themselves.
Joseph W. Henderson to Woodrow WilsonCS83Henderson, Joseph W.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 December 119141201TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS83
Joseph W. Henderson to Woodrow Wilson
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.
Jonathan P. Edmundson to Woodrow WilsonCS84Edmundson, John P.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 December 619141206TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS84
Jonathan P. Edmundson to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:CS84
Creator:Edmundson, John P.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 December 6
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter about the Trotter incident suggesting that the President not offer an explanation for white antipathy toward African Americans.
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
CS85
Robert H. Terrell to Joseph P. Tumulty
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
CS85A
The Trotter Incident
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
CS88
J. Silas Harris to Joseph P. Tumulty
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.
Trotter a Detriment to His CauseCS88AUnknownTumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)c. 1914 December19141299TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS88A
Trotter a Detriment to His Cause
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.
Charles N. Anderson to Joseph P. TumultyCS90Anderson, Charles N.Tumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)1914 December 2219141222TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS90
Charles N. Anderson to Joseph P. Tumulty
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.
Trotter Not to AppearCS90AThe Amsterdam NewsTumulty, Joseph P. (Joseph Patrick)c. 1914 December19141299TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
CS90A
Trotter Not to Appear
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.
Byron Gunner to Woodrow WilsonCS92Gunner, ByronWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241914 December 2919141229TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
CS92
Byron Gunner to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:CS92
Creator:Gunner, Byron
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1914 December 29
Subject:Trotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
PJ Bryant, et. al. to Attorney General Thomas W. GregoryL030518Bryant, P. J.1918 March 519180305TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
L030518
PJ Bryant, et. al. to Attorney General Thomas W. Gregory
Identifier:L030518
Creator:Bryant, P. J.
Date:1918 March 5
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writing to the Attorney General of the U.S. asking that he help stop lynching in the U.S.
Max Eastman to Woodrow WilsonLN31418Eastman, Max, 1883-19691918 March 919180309TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LN31418
Max Eastman to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:LN31418
Creator:Eastman, Max, 1883-1969
Date:1918 March 9
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting that the President use the force of moral opinion to help stop lynching.
The Workman's Circle to Woodrow WilsonLO11320Geliebter, Philip1920 January 1319200113TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO11320
The Workman's Circle to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:LO11320
Creator:Geliebter, Philip
Date:1920 January 13
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writing in concern over unequal death penalty policy
Louis G. Gregory to Woodrow WilsonLO11517Gregory, Louis G.1917 January 1519170115TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO11517
Louis G. Gregory to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:LO11517
Creator:Gregory, Louis G.
Date:1917 January 15
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting that Wilson speak out against lynching and urge equal enforcement of the laws in his inaugural address.
James E. Shepard to Woodrow WilsonLO12317Shepard, James E. 1917 January 2319170123TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO12317
James E. Shepard to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:LO12317
Creator:Shepard, James E.
Date:1917 January 23
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Asking the President to make a plea for law and order in all sections of the country in response to growing number of lynchings in the south.
WH Logan, et. al. to Woodrow WilsonLO31418Logan, W. H. 1918 March 1419180314TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO31418
WH Logan, et. al. to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:LO31418
Creator:Logan, W. H.
Date:1918 March 14
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writing about the African Americans who were shut up in prison without charge in Galveston, Texas.
Rebecca Stiles Taylor, et. al. to Woodrow WilsonLO53118Taylor, Rebecca Stiles1918 May 3119180531TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO53118
Rebecca Stiles Taylor, et. al. to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:LO53118
Creator:Taylor, Rebecca Stiles
Date:1918 May 31
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Regarding the lynching of Mary Turner in Valdosta, Ga.
Florence Randolph and Lizzie Pearce to Woodrow Wilson.LO81219Randolph, Florence.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241919 August 1219190812TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO81219
Florence Randolph and Lizzie Pearce to Woodrow Wilson.
Identifier:LO81219
Creator:Randolph, Florence.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1919 August 12
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting President use his influence to obtain fair and just treatment "for the race of which we are a part" after recent race riots.
The United Civic League, Inc. to Woodrow WilsonLO81617Royall, John M.1917 August 1619170816TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO81617
The United Civic League, Inc. to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:LO81617
Creator:Royall, John M.
Date:1917 August 16
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Enclosing declaration of principles of the United Civic League.
Lee S. Overman to John Lord O'BrianLO81918Overman, Lee S. (Lee Slater), 1854-19301918 August 1919180819TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO81918
Lee S. Overman to John Lord O'Brian
Identifier:LO81918
Creator:Overman, Lee S. (Lee Slater), 1854-1930
Date:1918 August 19
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting a copy of the President's address "on sanity and patriotism" so he can print it as a public document.
John Lord O'Brian to Lee S. OvermanLO81918AO'Brian, John Lord, 1874-19731918 August 2119180821TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
LO81918A
John Lord O'Brian to Lee S. Overman
Identifier:LO81918A
Creator:O'Brian, John Lord, 1874-1973
Date:1918 August 21
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Enclosing Official Bulletin from July 26, 1918 containing the President's statement on mob action.
Carl Byoir to Emmett J. ScottPI080118aByoir, Carl Robert, 1886-19571918 August 119180801TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
PI080118a
Carl Byoir to Emmett J. Scott
Identifier:PI080118a
Creator:Byoir, Carl Robert, 1886-1957
Date:1918 August 1
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Asking for the reaction of African Americans to Wilson's speech on mob violence.
Emmett Scott to Carl ByoirPI080118bScott, Emmett J. (Emmett Jay), 1873-1957.Byoir, Carl Robert, 1886-19571918 August 119180801TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
PI080118b
Emmett Scott to Carl Byoir
Identifier:PI080118b
Creator:Scott, Emmett J. (Emmett Jay), 1873-1957.
To:Byoir, Carl Robert, 1886-1957
Date:1918 August 1
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:African-American press' reaction to Wilson's denouncement of mob violence.
Colored Delegate Rebuked by WilsonSC111214Washington Times1914 November 1219141112TextTrotter, William Monroe, 1872-1934
African-Americans--segregation
SC111214
Colored Delegate Rebuked by Wilson
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.
John F. Monroe to Woodrow WilsonT1001025Monroe, John F.1916 December 1319161213TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
T1001025
John F. Monroe to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:T1001025
Creator:Monroe, John F.
Date:1916 December 13
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting Wilson's assistance in addressing lynching and civil rights.
William W. Sanders to Woodrow WilsonTI001039Sanders, William W.1918 July 219180702TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI001039
William W. Sanders to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI001039
Creator:Sanders, William W.
Date:1918 July 2
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Asking Wilson to speak out against lynching in his July 4th address.
AB Whitby et. al. (Colored Citizens of the City and State of Oklahoma) to Woodrow WilsonTI00127Whitby, A. B.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241917 December 1819171218TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00127
AB Whitby et. al. (Colored Citizens of the City and State of Oklahoma) to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00127
Creator:Whitby, A. B.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1917 December 18
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting Wilson use his position to help end lynching and other forms of discrimination in the U.S.
DL Gore to Woodrow WilsonTI00129Gore, D. L. (Daniel Lenox), 1847-1918 May 2319180523TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00129
DL Gore to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00129
Creator:Gore, D. L. (Daniel Lenox), 1847-
Date:1918 May 23
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Wholesale grocer in N.C. requests the President's assistance regarding lynching.
J. Francis Robinson Field to Woodrow WilsonTI00130Field, J. Francis Robinson1918 May 2819180528TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00130
J. Francis Robinson Field to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00130
Creator:Field, J. Francis Robinson
Date:1918 May 28
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Recounting heroism of African American soldiers in France and requesting assistance regarding lynchings in the US.
Colored Federated Clubs of Augusta to Woodrow WilsonTI00131Harper, Mrs. J. S.1918 May 2919180529TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00131
Colored Federated Clubs of Augusta to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00131
Creator:Harper, Mrs. J. S.
Date:1918 May 29
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter referencing the lynching of Mary Turner and asking the President to punish the perpetrators and prevent similar occurrences.
Andy Dawson to Woodrow WilsonTI00137Dawson, Andy1918 June 2919180629TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00137
Andy Dawson to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00137
Creator:Dawson, Andy
Date:1918 June 29
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Call for lynching to be made a federal crime.
William M. Randolph to Woodrow WilsonTI00138Randolph, William M.
1918 June 2919180629TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00138
William M. Randolph to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00138
Creator:Randolph, William M.
Date:1918 June 29
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Pittsburgh branch of the NAACP asks Willson to speak out against lynching.
Joseph H. Stewart to Woodrow WilsonTI00141Stewart, Joseph H.1918 July 319180703TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00141
Joseph H. Stewart to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00141
Creator:Stewart, Joseph H.
Date:1918 July 3
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:The President of the Washington, D.C. branch of the Equal Rights League writes in response to a lynching in Madil, Oklahoma.
CH James to Woodrow WilsonTI00142James, Charles Howell1918 July 419180704TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00142
CH James to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00142
Creator:James, Charles Howell
Date:1918 July 4
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Asking the President to denounce lynching at every opportunity.
President Denounces Mob Violence in Appeal to His Fellow Countrymen to Keep Nation's Fame UntarnishedTI00144Wilson, Woodrow1918 July 2619180726TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00144
President Denounces Mob Violence in Appeal to His Fellow Countrymen to Keep Nation's Fame Untarnished
Identifier:TI00144
Creator:Wilson, Woodrow
Date:1918 July 26
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Official Bulletin with text of speech by Woodrow Wilson denouncing mob violence.
WA Ritter to Woodrow WilsonTI00146Ritter, W. A.1918 July 2619180726TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00146
WA Ritter to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00146
Creator:Ritter, W. A.
Date:1918 July 26
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:President of League of American Patriots of Henry County believes they prevented possible pro-German mob violence.
Woodrow Wilson to Emmett J. ScottTI00147Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241918 July 3119180731TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00147
Woodrow Wilson to Emmett J. Scott
Identifier:TI00147
Creator:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1918 July 31
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Press release including text of letter from Woodrow Wilson to Emmett J. Scott expressing Wilson's pleasure with recent African American editors conference.
John Lord O'Brian to Lee S. OvermanTI00148O'Brian, John Lord, 1874-19731918 August 719180807TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00148
John Lord O'Brian to Lee S. Overman
Identifier:TI00148
Creator:O'Brian, John Lord, 1874-1973
Date:1918 August 7
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting publication of the President's recent speech on mob violence so it might be distributed throughout the country.
M. Cravath Simpson to Woodrow WilsonTI00150Simpson, Maud Cravath1918 November 1219181112TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00150
M. Cravath Simpson to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00150
Creator:Simpson, Maud Cravath
Date:1918 November 12
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Appeal for lynching to be made a federal crime.
Columbia, SC to Woodrow WilsonTI00151Unknown1918 November 2119181121TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00151
Columbia, SC to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00151
Creator:Unknown
Date:1918 November 21
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Lynchings in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina
Arthur A. Schomburg (Free Accepted Masons) to Woodrow WilsonTI00152Schomburg, Arthur Alfonso, 1874-1938.1919 June 619190606TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00152
Arthur A. Schomburg (Free Accepted Masons) to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00152
Creator:Schomburg, Arthur Alfonso, 1874-1938.
Date:1919 June 6
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Resolutions against lynching.
War Mother to Woodrow WilsonTI00156Unknown1919 August 419190804TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00156
War Mother to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00156
Creator:Unknown
Date:1919 August 4
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:A war mother writes to Woodrow Wilson about soldiers who were killed by police when they returned home.
Citizens Committee of Stamford to Woodrow WilsonTI00157Citizens Committee of Stamford1919 July 3019190730TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00157
Citizens Committee of Stamford to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00157
Creator:Citizens Committee of Stamford
Date:1919 July 30
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Asking President to exercise his authority to enforce the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the Constitution and stamp out lynching.
CJ Johnson to Woodrow WilsonTI00158Johnson, C.J.1919 October 719191007TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00158
CJ Johnson to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00158
Creator:Johnson, C.J.
Date:1919 October 7
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Letter to Wilson regarding the lynching of 3 Montgomery, AL prisoners.
James Weldon Johnson to Woodrow WilsonTI00160Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938.1919 November 1419191114TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00160
James Weldon Johnson to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00160
Creator:Johnson, James Weldon, 1871-1938.
Date:1919 November 14
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writing in regards to the execution of African Americans in Arkansas race riots.
William Pickens to Woodrow WilsonTI00162aPickens, William, 1881-1954.1919 November 2619191126TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00162a
William Pickens to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00162a
Creator:Pickens, William, 1881-1954.
Date:1919 November 26
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writing to ask Congress to investigate the race riots in Helena, Arkansas.
James Rudolph Little to Woodrow WilsonTI00163Little, James RudolphWilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241919 November 2619191126TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00163
James Rudolph Little to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00163
Creator:Little, James Rudolph
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1919 November 26
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writing in regard to 11 men being sentenced to death in riots in Phillip County, Arkansas.
Mrs. BV Leach to Woodrow WilsonTI00244Leach, Mrs. B. V.1917 December 2619171226TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00244
Mrs. BV Leach to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00244
Creator:Leach, Mrs. B. V.
Date:1917 December 26
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:African American citizens request the president enact a law to stop mob attacks.
Woman's Home Missionary Society to Woodrow WilsonTI00249Davis, Eva B.1918 June 1019180610TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00249
Woman's Home Missionary Society to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00249
Creator:Davis, Eva B.
Date:1918 June 10
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting that the same protection given to whites by law and trial be given to African Americans of the South.
Assistant Attorney General LaRue Brown to Mrs. Eva B. DavisTI00249dBrown, LaRue, 1883-19691918 June 2719180627TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00249d
Assistant Attorney General LaRue Brown to Mrs. Eva B. Davis
Identifier:TI00249d
Creator:Brown, LaRue, 1883-1969
Date:1918 June 27
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Explaining that a Supreme Court case prevents the Department of Justice from taking any action in the matter of lynching and mob violence.
Archibald H. Grimke to Woodrow WilsonTI00252Grimké, Archibald Henry, 1849-19301918 July 119180701TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00252
Archibald H. Grimke to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00252
Creator:Grimké, Archibald Henry, 1849-1930
Date:1918 July 1
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:The District of Columbia branch of the NAACP requests that the President speak out against lynching.
Charles M. Williams to Woodrow WilsonTI00253Williams, Charles M.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241918 November 2119181121TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00253
Charles M. Williams to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00253
Creator:Williams, Charles M.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1918 November 21
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting the President to intervene to put an end to mob violence.
Five Dead in Lynching BeeTI00253cUnknown1918 November 1819181118TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00253c
Five Dead in Lynching Bee
Identifier:TI00253c
Creator:Unknown
Date:1918 November 18
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Newspaper clipping about a mob that attempted to break into a jail in Winston Salem, N.C. in order to lynch a prisoner.
Walter W. Paris, William King, JD Dobbs to Woodrow WilsonTI00254Paris, Walter W. 1919 January 2619190126TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00254
Walter W. Paris, William King, JD Dobbs to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00254
Creator:Paris, Walter W.
Date:1919 January 26
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Committee of the First Congregational Church of Atlanta asks that lynching be made a federal crime.
OM Skinner to Woodrow WilsonTI00255Skinner, O. M.Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241919 July 2419190724TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00255
OM Skinner to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00255
Creator:Skinner, O. M.
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1919 July 24
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Asking the President for help with mob violence, segregation, and lynching.
Robert P. Stewart to OM SkinnerTI00255AStewart, Robert Prescott, 1825-1894.1919 August 219190802TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00255A
Robert P. Stewart to OM Skinner
Identifier:TI00255A
Creator:Stewart, Robert Prescott, 1825-1894.
Date:1919 August 2
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Informing Skinner that the subject of mob violence which he raised in a letter to the President falls within the jurisdiction of the states.
Theodore Hawkins to Woodrow WilsonTI00256Hawkins, Theodore1919 December 2019191220TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00256
Theodore Hawkins to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00256
Creator:Hawkins, Theodore
Date:1919 December 20
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Requesting help to stop lynching.
Henry F. Downing to Woodrow WilsonTI00257aDowning, Henry Francis, 1846-1928Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-19241920 June 2119200621TextAfrican-Americans--segregation
TI00257a
Henry F. Downing to Woodrow Wilson
Identifier:TI00257a
Creator:Downing, Henry Francis, 1846-1928
To:Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Date:1920 June 21
Subject:African-Americans--segregation
Description:Writing in regards to Chicago Race riots