Hoover Institute at Stanford University Collection
Title
Hoover Institute at Stanford University Collection
Creator
Hoover Institute
Identifier
MS100031
Description
Lists of Hoover Institute letters, other materials dealing with WWI, postwar reconstruction.
Source
Stanford University
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
Subject
World War, 1914-1918
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Contributor
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
Language
English
Collection Items
Edgar Rickard to Woodrow Wilson
Edgar Rickard responds to Woodrow Wilson’s letter regarding fixing the price of wheat asking to arrange a meeting with the Department of Agriculture and the National Farmers’ Advisory Council.
Edgar Rickard to Woodrow Wilson
Edgar Rickard writes to Woodrow Wilson about signing an Executive order regarding regulations for breweries.
Edgar Rickard to Joseph P. Tumulty
Edgar Rickard writes to Joseph Tumulty about an Executive order regarding regulations for breweries.
Woodrow Wilson to Edgar Rickard
Woodrow Wilson tells Edgar Rickard that he agrees with David Houston regarding fixing the price of wheat.
Edgar Rickard to Woodrow Wilson
Edgar Rickard responds to Woodrow Wilson’s letter about the Honorable Jouett Shouse’s request of a loan for the Grain Corporation.
Woodrow Wilson to Edgar Rickard
Woodrow Wilson writes to Edgar Rickard about the Honorable Jouett Shouse’s request of a loan for the Grain Corporation.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Edgar Rickard
Joseph Tumulty tells Edgard Rickard that the President authorizes the publication of Herbert Hoover’s letter stating the Food Administration’s work over the past year.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover reports to Woodrow Wilson on the amount of foodstuffs shipped from the United States to the Allied countries during the last fiscal year.
Herbert Hoover to Edgar Rickard
Herbert Hoover sends Edgar Rickard the letter he sent to Woodrow Wilson regarding the Food Administration’s work over the past year, saying he wants to give it the widest sort of publicity.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover tells Joseph Tumulth that he is sending a report to the President about the Food Administration’s work over the past year and asks permission to make this report public.
Woodrow Wilson to Edgar Rickard
Woodrow Wilson tells Edgar Rickard that the Grain Corporation and the Sugar Equalization Board consult with the Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds and the Chief Assessor regarding temporary quarters.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends Woodrow Wilson a letter which he wrote to Senator Simmons replying to his questions about tax legislation.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover appoints Mr. Glasgow, Chief Counsel for the Food Administration, to attend the Wednesday meeting in his absence.
Report on Brewing of the War Trade Board Committee
The War Trade Board reports that curtailment of brewing rather than absolute prohibition would be a more appropriate course of action.
Report of the War Trade Board Committee
The War Trade Committee issues a report stating that they do not support absolute prohibition of any industry.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover informs Woodrow Wilson of a new committe to prepare a recommendation for systematic curtailment of non-war industries, looking particularly at the brewing industry.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends Woodrow Wilson various reports from the different divisions of the Food Administration.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about his plans in Europe when meeting with the Food Administrators there to coordinate Allie food efforts.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Due to the death of Judge Royal A. Gunnison, Herbert Hoover recommends Mr. Philip R. Bradley as Federal Food Administrator for Alaska.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty recommends Mr. William Heyliger for the job of writing a book on food conservation intended for children to Herbert Hoover.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty tells Herbert Hoover that Woodrow Wilson has signed the new Executive Order regarding wheat prices.
Herbert Hoover to Daniel C. Roper
Herbert Hoover answers Daniel Roper’s questions about Michigan brewers distilling the alcohol from traditionally brewed beer and selling the end result as near-beer.
William Gibbs McAdoo to Woodrow Wilson
William Gibbs McAdoo sends Woodrow Wilson a proposed amendment to regulations governing distilling alcohol as it relates to malt liquors.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover acknowledges receipt of Woodrow Wilson’s letter regarding conserving coal and stopping the production of malt products.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
Lewis Strauss acknowleges receipt of Wilson’s letter regarding printing, and assure Tumulty that the report has been sent.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover asks Woodrow Wilson to sign a new Executive Order regarding wheat prices that will give the Grain Corporation discretion in decided whether the guarantee applies to to only producers, or also to sellers of wheat.
Lewis L. Strauss to Woodrow Wilson
Lewis Strauss informs Woodrow Wilson that Herbert Hoover will not be able to attend a meeting since he will be accepting a degree at Yale that day.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson reminds Herbert Hoover that in light of the need to conserve coal, there was a provisional agreement to stop the production of malt products.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty notifies Herbert Hoover that Woodrow Wilson has signed the Executive Order fixing wheat prices.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson tells Herbert Hoover that he will be glad to supply the necessary capital if the full amount is approved in the pending Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty asks Herbert Hoover to furnish the Public Printer with an estimate of additional printing needs beyond what is done by the Government Printing Office to see if it is being done efficiently.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover informs Woodrow Wilson of his plans to have each division head and each State Food Administrator to create a monthly report of activities that will under the charge of Robert A. Taft.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson supports Herbert Hoover’s decision to go abroad and consult with the Food Administrators of France, England, and Italy.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson agrees with Herbert Hoover’s arrangements communicated in monthly reports of the Food Administration will be satisfactory.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty sends Herbert Hoover a letter excerpt, written by a friend, that contains a suggestion he thinks requires attention.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about having a joint meeting with the European Food Administrators to resolve several problems regarding food supplies, shipping, and production.
Report on Coordination of Non-Military Activities of Allied Governments
This document reports on the coordination of non-military activities of Allied governments, including relief efforts.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson tells Herbert Hoover that if Morris Sheppard is willing for his letter to be made public, he supports the idea of doing so.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover asks Woodrow Wilson to give publicity to his letter to Morris Sheppard that responds to the issue of saving grain from brewing and the potential whiskey monopoly resulting from that.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
Lewis Strauss acknowledges receipt of Joseph Tumulty’s notification of the President’s wishes to consult a District Commissioner regarding property value when purchasing real estate.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty acknowledges receipt of Herbert Hoover’s letter about the White House issuing a statement regarding the closing down of breweries and sends a draft of such a statement, but says the President thinks it too soon to make such a…
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty notifies Herbert Hoover of the President’s wishes to consult a District Commissioner regarding property value when purchasing real estate.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson thanks Herbert Hoover for his letter and approves the conclusions of the report from the Packing Industry Committee.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover write to Joseph Tumulty about the White House issuing a statement regarding the closing down of breweries and sends a draft of such a statement.
Packing Industry Committee's Recommendations on Meat Policies
The Packing Industry Committee makes several recommendations about meat policies.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover informs Woodrow Wilson that the committee on the packing industry agrees with his suggestion to eliminate the War Industries’s Price Fixing Board, and that he thinks this decision should be made public as early as possible.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends Woodrow Wilson a note from John Sharp Williams and asks him to craft a reply.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover tells Woodrow Wilson what he thinks about Mr. Colver’s plan regarding meat packing.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about the plan to divert ships from the Cuban sugar trade to sending food for Belgian relief.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty notifies Herbert Hoover that the President has signed and sent the proclamation regarding additional food operators excepted from prior proclamations.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
On behalf of Herbert Hoover, Lewis Strauss sends a copy of Edward Chamber’s letter to Joseph Tumulty.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
Lewis Strauss sends a check for the Commission for Relief in Belgium for the President’s signature.
Edward Chambers to Joseph P. Tumulty
Edward Chambers writes to Joseph Tumulty about railroad employees facing unemployment due to changes in off-line offices.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty sends Herbert Hoover a copy of a letter by Edward Chambers.
Lewis L. Strauss to Thomas W. Brahany
Lewis Strauss notifies Thomas Brahany of the establishment of the Food Purchase Board to handle details of Army and Navy buying.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson encourages Herbert Hoover to avoid transferring existing federal employees to other departments and to seek new staff from outside Washington.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
Lewis Strauss sends a copy of a telegram to Woodrow Wilson by George Barnhart for his information and records.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Tumulty notifies Herbert Hoover of Woodrow Wilson’s approval of Mr. Frank H. Brooks nomination to Federal Food Administrator for Vermont.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
In light of James Hartness’ resignation, Herbert Hoover nominates Brank H. Brooks as Federal Food Administrator for Vermont.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends a proclamation licensing certain food operators excepted from previous statements to Woodrow Wilson for his approval.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
In view of Colonel E.B. White resignation, Herbert Hoover nominates Hugh B. Sproul of Staunton for Federal Food Administrator for Virginia.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends license regulations governing salt water fishermen intended to increase food production to Woodrow Wilson for his approval.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Regarding producing food on government land, Herbert Hoover defers to the Department of Agriculture.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson writes to Herbert Hoover about the matter of appointing a State Food Administrator for Virginia.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover apologizes for the difficulties in appointing a State Food Administrator for Virginia.
Westmoreland Davis to Woodrow Wilson
Westmoreland Davis protests against the appointment of Mr. McD. Lee as Federal Food Administrator for Virginia.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
On behalf of the President, Joseph Tumulty asks Woodrow Wilson to consider the matter in the enclosed letter from Mr. Thomas D. Campbell.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover tells Joseph Tumulty that he thinks the Federal Trade Commission should be made public.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
On behalf of Woodrow Wilson, Joseph Tumulty asks Herbert Hoover whether the Federal Trade Commission should be made public.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about shipping food to various European countries.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover thanks Woodrow Wilson for sending the report from the Federal Trade Commission.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover asks for Woodrow Wilson’s approval regarding several staffing changes at the Food Administration.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson sends Herbert Hoover a copy of a report from the Federal Trade Commission.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Due to Dr. Stratton D. Brooks’ resignation, Herbert Hoover nominates C.B. Ames to the position of Federal Food Administrator for Oklahoma.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Due to his conflicting interests, Woodrow Wilson asks Herbert Hoover to replace F.W. Taussing in the milling inquiry.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover asks Woodrow Wilson to contact several government officials about serving on the commission to consider the meat policy.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson thinks it is permissible to publish and proceed with the appointment of a commission to deal with the meat problem.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover advices Woodrow Wilson to refrain from sending a reply to the telegram from Bartlett Frazier Company.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson confirms the appointment of J.H. Skinner as the representative of the Food Administration on the Inter-Allied Council.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover recommends J.H. Skinner as a representative of the Food Administration at the Inter-Allied Council to Woodrow Wilson.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
On behalf of Herbert Hoover, Lewis Strauss thanks Joseph Tumulty for the favor on behalf of Eugene Smith.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Lewis L. Strauss
Joseph Tumulty asks Lewis Strauss if he could get Mr. Kelly in touch with the head of the Sugar Division of the Food Administration.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson defers to Herbert Hoover’s judgement regarding the Wester Grain Exchanges.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson thanks Herbert Hoover for sending Mr. Barnes’ letter.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about appointing a commission to study the meat problem.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson thanks Herbert Hoover for his reply to Colonel Hudson’s telegram about meat production and corn prices.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Lewis L. Strauss
Joseph Tumulty tells Lewis Strauss that his request to return papers sent by the President was a routine message sent to all departments.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends Woodrow Wilson a reply to Colonel Hudson’s telegram about meat production and corn prices.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
Lewis Strauss tells Joseph Tumulty that they have not located any files sent by the President that should have been returned.
J.A. Hudson and William Hirth to Woodrow Wilson
J.A. Hudson and William Hirth writes to Woodrow Wilson about the price of raising livestock due to corn prices.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson asks Herbert Hoover to suggest an answer to the enclosed telegram.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty asks Herbert Hoover to return the papers Wilson had sent him when seeking his comments.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover is pleased to meet with Woodrow Wilson at the White House.
Lewis L. Strauss to Thomas W. Brahany
Lewis Strauss asks Thomas Brahany to have Mrs. Bell call on Major James Miles to make arrangements for her employment.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson asks Herbert Hoover to attend a meeting with him and several other men.
RW Farrar to Thomas W. Brahany
RW Farrar asks Thomas Brahany to speak on behalf of Rose Bell as she seeks employent at the Food Administration.
Thomas W. Brahany to Lewis L. Strauss
Thomas Brahany sends Lewis Strauss a letter from R. W. Farrar concerning Mrs. Bell seeking a job with the Food Administration.
Lewis L. Strauss to Thomas W. Brahany
Lewis Strauss acknowledges Thomas Brahany’s letter and says that he see what can be done on behalf of Mrs. Bell.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson replies to Herbert Hoover saying that regardless of a potential shortage at home, wheat supplies must be sent overseas because he is confident that the American people will willingly face this sacrifice.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about wheat supplies, including a letter to and reply from Lord Reading.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
In light of Henry M. Royt’s resignation, Herbert Hoover recommends H. A. Lemon for Federal Food Administrator for the state of Nevada.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson thanks Herbert Hoover for his letter and returns the correspondence he sent to him.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover congratulates Woodrow Wilson on selecting Bernard Baruch as Chairman of the War Industries Board.
Herbert Hoover to TE Wilson
Herbert Hoover assures TE Wilson that he understands his demands and will see that the Administration wishes to see their work succeed.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Sending an enclosed letter, Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about concerns over regulating food handling and its effects on small dealers.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson regarding negotiating with Cuba about sugar prices.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover returns Woodrow Wilson’s letter about legislation from the Food Administration for Congress to consider.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover replies to Woodrow Wilson’s letter about using State Councils of Defense to enforce regulations of the Food Administration.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson asks Herbert Hoover for a memorandum of any legislation from the Food Administration that Congress will need to consider before they recess.
Memorandum on the Alcohol Content of Beer
This memorandum states that Woodrow Wilson has recommended to the Food Administration that the alcoholic content of beer be reduced to 3% and the volume of grain should be 70% of the amount formerly used. The existing stores of distilled drinks can…
Special Rules and Regulations Governing Licensees Manufacturing Crackers
Herbert Hoover writes the Rules and Regulations governing the manufacturing of crackers.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover introduces Cyrus E. White who is presenting the situation of farm labor in Kansas to the President.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover informs Woodrow Wilson that the New York State Commission has accepted their terms, and Cuba has renewed negotiations about the price of sugar.
Executive Order
Woodrow Wilson issues an executive order regulating prices for various foodstuffs and fuel.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson defers to Herbert Hoover’s judgment regarding prices of food and fuel since he does not have his detail of knowledge regarding these issues.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson suggests that the Food Administration make use of state and local committees as councils for defense since US entry into World War I.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson tells Herbert Hoover that he must act according to his plan in New York.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson defining, in his opinion, unfair profits and how to address them.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about the price of Cuban sugar.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover tells Woodrow Wilson that he is having an Executive Order drawn up according to his suggestions regarding restrictions on brewing.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover nominates R. W. Boyden to make investigations and prepare cases for legal action regarding enforcement of the Food Law.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover tells Tumulty that having Bible Sunday on December 9th does not conflict with the Food Administration’s schedule.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson thanks Herbert Hoover for his memorandum about Gifford Pinchot.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson responds to Herbert Hoover’s letter about relations between the food supply and brewing industry.
Suggested for Federal Food Administrator for Alaska
Woodrow Wilson approves Royal A. Gunnison as Federal Food Administrator for Alaska.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Tumulty asks Herbert Hoover if the Food Administration has anything planned for Sunday, December 9th that should preempt Bible Sunday.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover informs Woodrow Wilson of the resignation of Gifford Pinchot and E.C. Lasater from the Food Administration due to their disagreement with him over propaganda over meat production.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends Woodrow Wilson the rules and regulations governing white arsenic and other insecticides containing arsenic for his approval.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson affirms Herbert Hoover’s strategy regarding New York.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson thanks Herbert Hoover for his memorandum about the crop situation.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson concerning action by New York State appointing an independent commission regarding food conservation and regulations.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Tumulty informs Herbert Hoover that Woodrow Wilson has signed the proclamation regarding licensing the arsenic industry.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends the rules and regulations concerning licensees manufacturing baking products.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover thanks Joseph Tumulty for notifying him of the President’s approval of the draft executive order.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Tumulty notifies Herbert Hoover that Woodrow Wilson signed a draft executive order referenced in his letter of November 10th.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson concerning licensing the arsenic industry.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover sends Tumulty a draft of an Executive Order concerning exemption from Civil Service for certain positions in the Food Administration.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
On behalf of Woodrow Wilson, Joseph Tumulty returns Herbert Hoover and Harry A. Garfield’s letter saying the President is willing to sign an executive order as they requested provided that it is carefully drawn as a temporary service.
A Proclamation Licensing Bakers
Woodrow Wilson makes a proclamation about licensing bakers in order to conserve ingredients.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover writes to Woodrow Wilson about regulations for bread and baking to conserve ingredients.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover tells Tumulty that he has written to Edmonds in order to resolve the matter in his letter.
Herbert Hoover to Edward Nash Hurley
Herbert Hoover writes to Edward Nash Hurley about the difficulties in shipping sugar.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends Woodrow Wilson several documents relating to importing and exporting foodstuffs.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover tells Woodrow Wilson that due to the temporary nature of employment with the Food and Fuel Adminsitrations, they are having difficulty filling positions and operating efficiently due to civil service requirements.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover tells Joseph Tumulty of the need to reassure the public of the abundance of food in order to prevent panic and hoarding of food that would results in a shortage to distribute to the Allies.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson approves Herbert Hoover’srules and regulations for the importation, manufacture, storage, and distribution of food.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends the rules and regulations for the importation, manufacture, storage, and distribution of food for Woodrow Wilson’s approval.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
On behalf of Woodrow Wilson, Joseph Tumulty sends Herbert Hoover a letter by Richard H. Edmonds.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
On behalf of Herbert Hoover, Lewis Strauss tells Joseph Tumulty that he will be unable to accept the invitation to speak from the Lotos Club of New York.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover encourages Woodrow Wilson to appeal to the humanitarian need for food conservation in his Thanksgiving Proclamation rather than to merely the military need.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty asks Herbert Hoover to send suggestions to the President regarding his Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover asks Joseph Tumulty to mention a recent settlement with a Louisiana sugar producer to Woodrow Wilson.
Food Administration
Woodrow Wilson calls on individual Americans to support the food conservation efforts of the Food Administration in order to provide an adequate food supply to meet the relief needs of the war.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty transmits an invitation to Herbert Hoover from the Lotos Club of New York City to speak at a dinner in December.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends Woodrow Wilson a draft of a cablegram to King Albert and a draft of a cablegram to Brand Whitlock.
Lewis L. Strauss to Edith Benham
On behalf of Herbert Hoover, Lewis Strauss tells Edith Benham, in response to her request for Mrs. Wilson, that it is not advisable to endorse a particular type of bread.
Edith Benham Helm to Herbert Hoover
On behalf of Edith Bolling Wilson, Edith Benham asks Herbert Hoover for his advise about whether to endorse a certain type of flour.
Lewis L. Strauss to Rudolph Forster
Lewis Strauss asks Rudolph Forster to affix the appropriate warrant to the signed order.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
On behalf of Herbert Hoover, Lewis Strauss thanks Joseph Tumulty for his help with a letter to James T. Allen.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover asks for Wilson’s approval to appoint Joseph Cotton as the head of the Food Administration’s meat division and WVS Thorne as the head of distribution of Allied, Army, and Navy foodstuffs.
List of Candidates for Food Administrator
This documents lists the names and qualifications for nominations to the post of Federal Food Administrator for the District of Columbia, Hawaiian Islands, New York State, and New York City.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover sends the names of nominations for Federal Food Administrators for the District of Columbia, Hawaiian Island, New York State, and New York City to Woodrow Wilson, who approves.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover tells Woodrow Wilson that he is drafting a memorandum regarding relief to Belgium.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
On behalf of Woodrow Wilson, Joseph Tumulty sends Herbet Hoover a cablegram and asks for his response in the form of a memorandum.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover asks Woodrow Wilson for a further allotment of $110,000 to fulfill contracts for the Food Administration.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty sends Herbert Hoover a letter from James T. Allen for his verification.
List of Candidates for Food Administrator
This doument lists candidates for the post of Food Administrator.
John W. Hallowell to Joseph P. Tumulty
John Hallowell gives two recommendations for Federal Food Administrators that are approved by Woodrow Wilson.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
As for Woodrow Wilson’s approval, Herbert Hoover estimates that is will cost $5,000,000.00 to operate the Food Administration for the year 1919.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty informs Herbert Hoover that the President usually prepares and issues his Thanksgiving Proclamation one month in advance of Thanksgiving Day.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover asks Tumulty to arrange an appointment for him to speak to the President about food conservation in his Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover nominates, and approves of, Beaver White as Representative of the Food Administrator on the War Trade Board.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover agrees to Woodrow Wilson’s request to defer the final week of the Food Campaign one week.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover says that deferring the Food Campaign will result in loss of expense and endanger the campaign completely.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson asks that Herbert Hoover defer the Food Campaign in order to allow maximum support for the Liberty Loan Campaign.
Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson asks Herbert Hoover to defer the Food Campaign one week in order to allow the Liberty Loan to finish and proved for better reception of both.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Edward Rickard
Joseph Tumulty tells Mr. Rickard the he has receive and understood his letter.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover replies to Tumulty regarding Miss DeNartick’s complaint about the Food Administration’s office building.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover seeks Woodrow Wilson’s approval to release the Attorney General’s opinion regarding recent contracts being in compliance with the Sherman Act.
Herbert Hoover to Joseph P. Tumulty
Herbert Hoover tells Tumulty that he believes the President cannot give in to the request by J. A. Hall without opening himself up to many other such requests.
Herbert Hoover to Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover requests Woodrow Wilson’s approval of additional rules regarding sugar.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty asks for clarification from Herbert Hoover about Mr. J. A. Hall of Chicago.
Lewis L. Strauss to Joseph P. Tumulty
On behalf of Herbert Hoover, Lewis Strauss tells Tumulty that due to Wilson’s support the matter of food sales to Allied governments is settled
Bernard M. Baruch to Woodrow Wilson
Bernard Baruch writes in support of Herbert Hoovers suggestions regarding Allied food purchases from the Food Administration to Woodrow Wilson.
Joseph P. Tumulty to Herbert Hoover
Joseph Tumulty sends a copy of Bernard Baruch’s letter in support of Hoover’s suggestions regarding sales of food to Allied governments.
Thomas B. Stearns to Herbert Hoover
Thomas B. Stearns tells Herbert Hoover that he is willing to serve as food controller for Colorado provided Hoover feels comfortable in nominating him.
RW Steer to Herbert Hoover
R. W. Steer writes in support of Thomas B. Stearns’ appointment to the post of Food Administrator.