Elihu Root papers Details Additional authors McKinley, William, 1843-1901. Description .5 linear foot (3 v.) Summary Collection consists of papers relating to Root's appointment as United States Secretary of War, including telegrams from President William McKinley; and letters and telegrams from prominent political and business figures. Subject Statesmen United States > Politics and government > 1897-1901 United States > War Department Root, Elihu, 1845-1937 Call number MssCol 2623 Access (note) Restricted access; Source (note) Root, Mrs. E.W. Biography (note) Elihu Root (1845-1937) was United States Secretary of War from 1899 to 1904. Processing action (note) Surveyed Cataloging updated Author Root, Elihu, 1845-1937. Title Elihu Root papers, 1899. Restricted access Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. Biography Elihu Root (1845-1937) was United States Secretary of War from 1899 to 1904. Occupation Statesmen. Added author McKinley, William, 1843-1901. LCCN ms 73000709 Research call number MssCol 2623 View in legacy catalogNavigation arrow Help and Feedback