Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson

Title

Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson

Creator

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Identifier

WWP19406

Date

1918 May 6

Description

In light of James Hartness’ resignation, Herbert Hoover nominates Brank H. Brooks as Federal Food Administrator for Vermont.

Source

Hoover-Wilson Correspondence, Hoover Institution, Hoover Institution Archives, Stanford, California

Publisher

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

Subject

United States Food Administration
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924--Correspondence
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964--Correspondence

Language

English

Text

Dear Mr President

Mr James Hartness of Springfield, Vermont, is obliged to resign from the position as Federal Food Administrator for that state owing to the many demands upon his time and energy called for by the various war activities in which he is taking an active part.

After careful consideration I wish to recommend as Mr Hartness’ successor, Mr Frank H. Brooks of St Johnsbury, Vermont.

Mr Brooks is strongly endorsed by Mr Hartness, the retiring Administrator. Governor Graham is favorable to his appointment as are many other leading citizens of the state. Until recently Mr Brooks has been President of the E. &. T. Fairbanks Company, but has now sold out his interest and is free to devote his time to this work. His principal activity outside of his own business has been in the educational line. He has been an active member on State Educational Commissions and Boards of Education for many years and is still a member of the State Board of Education. Mr Brooks is a man of great force and vitality as well as excellent judgment and tact and I am confident that he could administer the work in Vermont in a most satisfactory manner.

Faithfully yours
Herbert Hoover


Approved
Woodrow Wilson

Original Format

Letter

To

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Files

http://resources.presidentwilson.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/D09409.pdf

Citation

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964, “Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson,” 1918 May 6, WWP19406, Hoover Institute at Stanford University Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.