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(ALBUM.) Scrapbook containing over 200 notes and letters Signed by Canadian and American politicians, diplomats, performing artists, and others, to Thomas D. Neelands, president of the Canadian Club of New York, most declining to attend a dinner in honor of a notable or some other social event. Most tipped at corners one to a page on both recto and verso. 4to, cloth, moderate wear; few letters with minor tears, few with minor punch holes, most with folds or creases. Vp, 1914-19
Theodore Roosevelt (4). ANS, "T. Roosevelt," inviting him to write about his concern; and two TLsS, mentioning that "I am . . . seeking the command of a division"; and brief ALS. Together 3 pages, 4to or oblong 16mo, "Metropolitan" or "Sagamore Hill" stationery. Cove Neck or New York, 20 July 1916; 18 January; 20 February; 18 May 1917 • Woodrow Wilson. TLS, as President, expressing regret at being unable to meet Canadian Prime Minister Robert Borden. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery. Washington, 15 November 1916 • William Howard Taft. Brief TLS. ½ page, 4to, "National Labor Board" stationery. Washington, 24 September 1918 • Charles Evans Hughes (2). ALS, mentioning that he is "under most severe pressure in the effort to finish the Aircraft Inquiry"; and TLS, remarking that he is "in a jam of engagements . . . in connection with the Supreme Court." Together 3 pages, 4to, personal or "Hughes, Rounds, Schurman & Dwight" stationery. [New York], 5; 28 October 1918 • Elihu Root (2). TLsS. Each 1 page, 4to, "Root, Clark, Buckner & Howland" stationery. New York, 13 November; 6 December 1916 • Robert Borden (3). TLsS, "R.L. Borden," as Prime Minister, looking forward to meeting Mr. Taft, thanking for the inspiring recepiton. Each 1 page, 4to, "Prime Minister's Office" stationery. Ottawa, 15; 22 November 1916; 13 June 1917 • Enrico Caruso. LS. 1 page, 4to, "Hotel Knickerbocker" stationery. New York, 22 March 1917 • George Washington Goethals. Brief TLS, "Geo.W. Goethals." ½ page, 4to, "Panama Rail Road Company" stationery. New York, 27 December 1916 • John D. Rockefeller, Jr. TLS, expressing his "appreciation of the work which many Canadian women, including Miss [Marie] Dressler, have done during the War." 1 page, 4to, "The Homestead" stationery. Hot Springs, 22 April 1919 • George Dewey. TLS. 1 page, 4to, "Admiral of the Navy" stationery. Washington, 15 December 1916 • Henry Cabot Lodge. TLS, "H.C. Lodge." 1 page, 4to, "United States Senate" stationery. [Washington], 28 February 1919 • Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. Brief TLS, requesting confirmation of date of event. ½ page, 4to, personal stationery. New York, 7 April 1919 • others. Complete list available upon request. With--5 items, laid in: Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. TLS, declining to attend. ½ page, 4to, personal stationery. New York, 12 April 1919 • Typescript, unsigned, likely by Thomas D. Neelands, speech introducing Review of Reviews editor Albert Shaw. 2 pages, tall 4to, separate sheets. Nd • Menu, unsigned, for "Canadian Camp" dinner held February 14, 1919, at Hotel Astor. Small 4to, three folded sheets bound together with string. 1919 • Two printed visiting cards, unsigned: General Paul Pau and "La Mission Francaise en Australie." Each 2½x4 inches. Nd. The Canadian Club of New York, founded by entrepreneur Erastus Wiman in 1885, worked to improve U.S.-Canada relations, especially with respect to trade. The Club was at different points engaged in lobbying (e.g., against U.S. trade tariffs or, most controversially, in favor of Canadian independence from the U.K.), but after the first World War it was primarily concerned with philanthropy and organizing social events. In 2005, the Club merged with another group to become Canadian Association of New York Incorporated.
