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FROM LEVERMORE, APRIL 22, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, APRIL 22, 1904
Brooklyn, N.Y. April 22, 1904.
My dear Woodruff:-
Just a word to say that I understood at the last meeting of the Board of Trustees, from some words that Mr. Wheeler let fall, that Mr. Coler's subscription to the Rockefeller Fund us not yet paid. Mr. Wheeler thinks that he will get it, I believe. Mr. Coler just now is in much trouble. His wife is ill and I think that he hears that she is threatened with some serious malady.
[marginalia] How would it do to ask McKelway to make that speech? If we do, you are the one to extend the invitation. We did invite him about 3 or 4 years ago & he declined -
Garrison the Faith
C. H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, DECEMBER 26, 1903
FROM LEVERMORE, DECEMBER 26, 1903
Letterhead
Dec. 26, 1903
My dear Woodruff
Yea. verily - there is to be a meeting of the Board next Monday night. It was postponed from last Monday night, because the annual dinner of the New England Society occurred on that evening & Messer. Benefict Wheeler & Levermore could not easily escape from attending that dinner.
I am glad to know that you can be here next Monday night. We shall look for you - With cordial Christmas greetings and wishes for a happy New Year to Mrs. Woodruff and yourself - I am
Yours Very Sincerely
Charles H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, DECEMBER 9, 1909
FROM LEVERMORE, DECEMBER 9, 1909
Letterhead
December 9, 1909.
My dear Governor:
The Academy Alumni Association will have its next "smoker" in our Gymnasium on Thursday evening, December 23, beginning at eight o'clock. On that occasion the members of the 1909 Academy Football team will be present as guests, and will receive from the Association certain beautiful and substantial tokens of appreciation of their splendid work upon that team.
The officers of the Association have asked me to extend in their name to all the masculine members of the Board a most cordial invitation to attend this meeting and join in the festivities. I wish to add a hearty second to this invitation. These young men worked hard and faithfully throughout the Fall, and rendered a great service to the school. They won every game that they played, and placed the Academy in the front rank of Brooklyn schools in the important department of athletics. They have merited our praise and gratitude. It will stimulate the enthusiasm of the boys and also of the Alumni to see a goodly number of the Trustees manifesting interest in the Academy by being present at this final scene of the football season.
Please record in your memorandum the time and place of this meeting of the Association, and, if you possibly can, let us have the pleasure of your company.
Yours very sincerely,
Charles H. Levermore
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff
New York City -
FROM LEVERMORE, DECEMBER 7, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, DECEMBER 7, 1904
Brooklyn, N.Y. Dec. 7th, 1904
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff,
287 Broadway,
My dear Woodruff:-
Judge Crane reported to me what you said to him about the advisability of changing the meeting of the Board for this month from December 19th to December 22nd. Mr. Rossiter had already expressed his opinion that it would be well to hold the meeting on some other night on account of the affair at the Montauk under the auspices of the Alumnae of Adelphi Academy on the evening of the 19th. Judge Crane had therefore left orders here that the notices calling for the December meeting of the Board will announce that its date is to be Thursday evening, December 22nd.
I am sorry to say that Mr. Burrell now tells me that he had business engagements on every Monday night is each month; otherwise he would be much pleased to became one of the members of our Board. He is a good man, and I am sorry that there should be such an obstacle in the way of him joining us.
Very sincerely yours,
Charles H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, FEBRUARY 17, 1903
FROM LEVERMORE, FEBRUARY 17, 1903
Letterhead
Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 17, 1903.
Hon. T. L. Woodruff,
Syracuse, N.Y.
My dear Woodruff:-
I discussed with members of the Board last night (the faithful few who came out in the storm), the question of a Commencement orator. It was the opinion of those present that it would be a fine thing to procure the services on that occasion of Senator Depew. If your judgement agrees with that of your colleagues, will you please undertake the job of securing Senator Depew's consent to be our orator? The place is the Academy of Music and the date is Tuesday evening, June 16.
The second choice of the members of the Board was Ex-Gov. Frank S. [Black}
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FROM LEVERMORE, FEBRUARY 22, 1905
FROM LEVERMORE, FEBRUARY 22, 1905
Letterhead
Feb, 22d 1905
My dear Friend -
You came so late the other night and departed so promptly that I didnt have a good opportunity to do as I intended to and offer you my hearty congratulations upon your impending marriage which was announced some time ago and I doubt not by your authority. There has been so much irresponsible chatter about this that I take pleasure in saying what I believe that you know already - that my entire confidence and affection my voice and vote, are yours to command.
The pressure of business Monday night prevented us from considering the subject of a possible deal with Pratt High School pupils about which I wrote to you some time ago. I should like to know whether you think it wise to offer them a discount rate. I am myself more and more dubious about such a policy. Dr. Hitchcock is likely to call upon me for an expression of opinion and I think that we ought to discuss the matter seriously and carefully.
Another matter that I want to confer with you about is the presence of the lady members on our Board. I dont think that they feel at home there. They cant come to the meetings often, nor say much when they do come. It is a delicate matter to handle, but, if you appear I am willing to catch the three together and offer them something definite to do for Adelphi, vis: retire from the Board and became the nucleus of a Women's Auxiliary Committee, or Auxiliary Board, whose duty it shall be to offer and maintain each year in our College parlors a series of social evenings intended primarily to bring together trustees, teachers and friends of Adelphi. Thus the institution would have for the first time a social organization and social leadership. The teachers need it. What do you think?
Yours as ever
C. H. Levermore
[marginalia] To be answered Wednesday -
FROM LEVERMORE, JANUARY 15, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, JANUARY 15, 1904
Letterhead
Jan. 15, 1904.
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff,
287 Broadway, New York City.
My Dear Woodruff:-
I have just received word from the manager of the Montauk Theatre that the determination to close that theatre in June has been reconsidered and that it will be open for the express purpose of accommodating schools and colleges that wish to hold their commencement exercises there.
Inasmuch as the sentiment around the table at the last meeting of the Board of Trustees seemed unanimously in favor of using the Montauk, if we could get it, I shall, unless you object, make a provisional engagement of that theatre for Tuesday, June 14, and will bring the matter up for final approval at the meeting of the Board next Monday night.
Very sincerely yours,
Charles H. Levermore
[marginalia] This clipping is from today's Times. It indicates that Mr. Carnegie is widening the range of his benefactions - Inasmuch as we particularly need unconditioned endowments just now. would it not be well to devise ways & means of reaching his ear?
CHL -
FROM LEVERMORE, JANUARY 14, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, JANUARY 14, 1904
Brooklyn, N.Y. Jan. 14, 1904.
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff,
287 Broadway, New York City.
My dear Woodruff:-
I have just remembered since reading your note of the 13th that, acting under the authority of the Board of Trustees, I gave Woodrow Wilson an invitation to be our Commencement orator last year, and he declined it. It was after that that you came into the game and secured the services of Mr. Beck.
Will it be advisable to give Wilson another invitation so soon? I am willing to try him, if you think that it is wise to do so. As it appears to me now, I should think that we would have a better chance of receiving a favorable answer from him, if we waited a year or two before extending another invitation.
How would the sky-rocket oratory of our friend Littleton do for our Commencement platform?
With salutations Yours in bonds
Charles H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, JANUARY 19, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, JANUARY 19, 1904
Letterhead
Jan. 19, 1904
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff,
287 Broadway, New York.
My Dear Woodruff:-
The discussion in the Board last evening concerning the Commencement orator favored an attempt to get the services of Rev. Dr. Henry Van Dyke. The faculty has also discussed the question somewhat and is in favor of trying to get Dr. Van Dyke rather than President Wilson. As between the two, I am myself inclined to think that we have a chance to get Dr. Van Dyke and that Wilson will certainly say "No."
If you still prefer to have me make an attempt to secure Wilson, I will write to him about it. If you are favorably impressed by the nomination of Dr. Van Dyke, would it not be wise for you to extend to him the official invitation?
Yours very sincerely,
Charles H. Levermore
[marginalia] I think that with either of them it would be necessary to suggest that there is to be a honorarium - of $50. perhaps. -
FROM LEVERMORE, MARCH 16, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, MARCH 16, 1904
Letterhead
Shorthand
Mar. 16 1904
My dear Woodruff
I find that I inadvertently omitted to return Gov. Odell's letter yesterday. I send herewith also a copy of the bill introduced into the Senate in Heffley's behalf. As I read it over, I begin to think that he means business. He certainly is an educational Barnum & his proceedings are calculated to bring contempt upon Brooklyn & upon all schools for higher education therein.
I hope that the leaders will not allow it to pass either House & I think that a word from you may be needed.
Yours Much
Charles H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, JANUARY 21, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, JANUARY 21, 1904
Letterhead
Jan. 21 1904
My dear Woodruff
A gray-haired teacher in Adelphi Academy, a lady named Louise D. Harlow, who has been here for thirty years, is somewhat broken in health and wants to take a winter's trip to Florida to Orlando, Fla., I believe. Do you suppose that a wire might be pulled somewhere which would bring down a pass over the railways for some or all of the distance?
Yours muchly
C. H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, MARCH 25, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, MARCH 25, 1904
Brooklyn, N.Y. March 25, 1904.
My dear Woodruff:
I have turned that suggestion about the Chinese Minister over in my mind and my conclusion is that if his address is likely to measure up to the demands of the occasion he will be a suitable man to get. I spoke about it to Mr. Wheeler and he expressed the same opinion. Several members of the Faculty have stated their agreement with this view. You say that the Chinese Minister "would probably read a pretty fair address." His recent addresses, as quoted in newspapers, would seem to indicate that he might do even better than you suggest, and perhaps if he is invited to speak it might be a good thing for us to suggest a topic for him.
I presume that it could be done indirectly or suggestively without appearing to be over-officious. As to the regalia which he would wear I suspect that it would fit in pretty well with the mandarin robes that the rest of us assume on that occasion. If any better name can be suggested I should be much pleased, but I do not now think of any one who would be so likely to help draw a crowd and make the occasion interesting.
Shorthand
[marginalia] The Commencement is to be held in the Montauk Theater. The other names that have been suggested are Rev. Dr. James M. Buckley and Rev. Amory H. Bradford. I dont seem "drawn" to either of them. Would that we might unearth another Beck!
I feel troubled about this Heffley business. I object to his proposition because no man who holds or confers B.A. degrees should favor letting a commercial high school issue such degrees. There is a general incorporation act in this State for degree - granting institutions. We conformed to it. If the Heffley School wants to be a college, why should it not be made to satisfy the requirements of that University Law?
Yours Faithfully
Charles H. Levermore
[marginalia] Mrs Griffin Write to Minister & ask him say I will appreciate it personally
Write Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, MAY 5, 1905
FROM LEVERMORE, MAY 5, 1905
Brooklyn, N.Y., May 5th, 1905.
Timothy L. Woodruff,
339 Broadway,
New York City.
My dear Woodruff:-
It is true that Mr. Carnegie has left the country; he sailed about two weeks ago. I have no doubt that it will be possible for you to reach him sooner or later, either here or in Scotland. Perhaps your summer automobile tour can be planned to include a trip to Skibo Castle.
What do you think of the other suggestion, about a meeting of the Executive Committee to push that proposition for scholars in the College to be paid for by the City?
Yours very sincerely,
Charles H. Levermore
[marginalia] I hope that you will talk with Messrs Rossiter & Palmer about the scheme to sell our present playing field for about $75000. & purchase another one, near the line of the Brighton Beach R.R., that shall be about ten times as large for about $25000. & use the rest of the money for our needed additions to buildings & gymnasium here. I believe that this scheme should be adopted & pushed through as soon as possible. -
FROM LEVERMORE, MAY 3, 1905
FROM LEVERMORE, MAY 3, 1905
Letterhead
Brooklyn, N.Y., May 3rd, 1905.
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff,
339 Broadway,
New York City.
My dear Woodruff:-
I believe that the proposition to the city authorities to maintain free scholarships in this College, if made at all, should be made this spring. I believe also that, if we do make it, we ought to consider whether we should not notify the Polytechnic folks of our intention and let them join us in the effort if they wish to. The next meeting of the Board does not occur until Monday evening, May 22nd. That is too far along for the initial consideration of such scheme. I therefore send you this rough draft of a proposition, which I should like to have you read and criticise. If you think well of the scheme I should like to have you call a meeting of the Executive Committee at some time and place during the next fortnight when we can be sure to get the members of the Committee together, so that we may give to this scheme all the consideration that may be necessary before presenting it to the Board and to the officers of the City Government.
It seems to me that if we can present this subject judiciously we may be able to get all the good that there ever was in the Grout proposition without any of the attendant evils.
I would not venture to send this document along at this time if I had not understood from you that you expected to make your sojourn in the Adirondacks a short one and to be back in your office early in May.
Very sincerely yours,
Charles H. Levermore
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FROM LEVERMORE, SEPTEMBER 27, 1906
FROM LEVERMORE, SEPTEMBER 27, 1906
Letterhead
Sept. 27 1906
My dear Woodruff
Let me add my congratuations to the host that you must have received already. I am very glad that you have the chairmanship rather than the nomination for the governorship, and I have no doubt whatever that you will be a shining success there.
If you must play the game of politics I believe that you are now where you can reach the Senate of the U.S. and they do tell me that it is a fine club to belong to.
You will be busier than ever now for a couple of months, but I hope that you will find time to keep an occasional eye on Mrs. Sage's strong box. Adelphi wants to break into it! Do you know Dr. John P. Munn, who is one of the Sage executors?
With all greetings & good wishes
Faithfully Yours
Charles H Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, UNDATED
FROM LEVERMORE, UNDATED
T.L.W., 2.
Black, and that name also is submitted for your consideration.
As there were so few present last night, nothing was done beyond authorizing the completion of arrangements with Mr. Turner to act as business agent and disposing of a few matters of routine business.
Yours very sincerely,
Charles H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, OCTOBER 8, 1904
FROM LEVERMORE, OCTOBER 8, 1904
Letterhead
Shorthand
Oct. 8, 1904
My dear Woodruff,
As Messrs Crane and Rossiter said that you could not attend a Board meeting on Monday evening the 17th but could be here on Wedn. evening the 19th the call has been issued for the latter date. I hope that it will be a relief to you to dodge politics for a couple of hours & enter this quiet haven of scholastic leisure.
I have had a talk with Athinson the new president of Poly; a handsome giant, with sensible ideas. If his Board will back him up, the consolidation of our Brooklyn collegiate schools can be accomplished within a comparatively short period of years & when it comes it will be an event of the first magnitude for this community.
Faithfully Yours
C. H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, MARCH 28, 1905
FROM LEVERMORE, MARCH 28, 1905
Letterhead
Brooklyn, N.Y., March 28th, 1905.
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff,
339 Broadway,
New York City.
My dear Woodruff:-
I have no doubt that you noticed in this morning's paper the significant statement by Mr. Andrew Carnegie that he finds the library business dull, and is now planning to give his money to small Colleges. Undoubtedly the result of this announcement will be very large number of applications within the new few weeks for help of various kinds to small Colleges all over the country. Would it not be wise for the officers of our Board to unite in a statement to Mr. Carnegie, which should be among the first to reach him, and which would set forth in concise shape the reasons why this College is particularly deserving. I think we all have the main details of such a statement at the ends of our tongues: The 350 students; the rapidly growing numbers in a College without a campus or suitable buildings that are exclusively its own; the almost unlimited possibilities of developing for collegiate work in a community so large as this; the constantly increasing demand from the large graduating classes of the Brooklyn High Schools; the prohibitory restraints imposed by distance from Columbia or New York University; the need of giving institutional character and independence to Brooklyn that it may be preserved from becoming another "East End of London." Here is an opportunity to set forth the need for endowments for professorial chairs, and for the purchase of a campus, and the erection of suitable buildings, including of course a library.
[marginalia] Cant you get access to Mr. Carnegie, or to his Grand Almoner, if there be one? I suppose that he has some one who advises him about such things, as Mr. Murphy advises Mr. Rochefeller.
Miss Scharff has cabled to me that she will sail April 1st. Inasmuch as she may interview different trustees when she gets here, and inasmuch as she may be rather explosive, would it be will for me to send to each trustee a statement of the reasons why we want to sever her connection with the institution? Some of the trustees know nothing about our discussion at the last meeting, and most of them of course know nothing about the action of the officers a few days ago. The next meeting of the Board will not occur until Monday evening, Apr. 24. At that meeting I hope that we can consider my resolutions about a proposal to the city Fathers to establish scholarships at the city expense in our College. I think that Dr. Atkinson will ask the Poly Board to adopt the same policy. Our old friend, A. S. Haight, says that such action will put an end to the Grout scheme. I hope also that the Board will consider in April a proposition to begin the next year with the abolition of all discount rates to classes of citizens, and to treat hereafter every individual case of need, upon application upon its individual merits. The Packer has already adopted this rule. Dr Atkiinson & Dr. Abernathy of the Berkeley Institute also, favor such action. If all the private schools unite in this, there will be no danger to any one I presume.
Faithfully Yours
Charles H. Levermore -
FROM LEVERMORE, APRIL 6, 1905
FROM LEVERMORE, APRIL 6, 1905
Letterhead
Brooklyn, N.Y., April 6th, 1905.
Hon. Timothy L. Woodruff,
339 Broadway,
New York City.
Dear Mr. Woodruff:-
You have probably already noticed in the newspapers the announcement of the death of the Rev. Dr. Charles W. Homer - our senior Trustee - which occurred yesterday. I am informed that the funeral will take place in St. James Church on Friday afternoon, April 7th, beginning at half past two. Immediately after the funeral the body will be taken to the station for transportation to Boston.
The usual afternoon exercises in the various departments of this institution will be omitted on Friday, but the offices at the Clifton Place entrance will be open between two and 2.30 so that any of the members of the Board who will attend the funeral can assemble in the Trustees' Room if they wish, and proceed thence in company to the church.
Yours sincerely, C. H. Levermore
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