Linda G. Chafin, True Americanism Sign

Linda G. Chafin, True Americanism Sign

Descriptive Summary

Title: Linda G. Chafin, True Americanism Sign
Dates: circa 1920s
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 item(s)
Collection Number: RBRL534
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: This collection consists of a framed sign collected by Linda G. Chafin, Conversation Botanist at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The sign coopts language used by Theodore Roosevelt in his last public message before his death in 1919.

Collection Description

Historical Note

The term used in the sign which makes up this collection, "True Americanism," derives from a letter that Theodore Roosevelt wrote three days before his death on January 6, 1919. This letter, written to the American Defense Society, was Roosevelt's last public message. In the letter, Roosevelt stresses the importance of devoted Americanism among all American citizens, especially immigrants. Roosevelt's message is a reaction to the tide of southern and eastern European immigrants entering the United States following the end of World War I.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a framed sign. The sign reads, in part, "This store stands for True Americanism," using language from a 1919 letter written by Theodore Roosevelt just before his death.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Linda G. Chafin, True Americanism Sign. Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.


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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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0101Framed Sign, "This Store Stands for True Americanism", undated

Special Collections Libraries
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1641