Papers as New York State Senator, 1910-1913.

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Papers as New York State Senator, 1910-1913.

Correspondence, a diary, original drafts and copies of speeches, invitations, legislative proposals, clippings, pamphlets, campaign materials, and other related papers concerning Roosevelt's career in the New York State Senate. Subjects include his campaigns, support for Woodrow Wilson at the Democratic National Convention, his legislative bills on conservation, election reform, civil service reform, the Democratic "insurgency" against the influence of Tammany Hall, political patronage, local issues and concerns of constituents, labor issues, women's suffrage, the New York City Charter, agriculture, child labor, income tax amendment, liquor control, railroads, and other political and social reform issues. The diary covers the period from January 1-3, 1911 and describes his Albany residence, the Governor's inaugural ceremonies, the first Democratic caucus, and his comments on Democratic leadership and party problems.

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