The Rocky Mountain Club was incorporated in New York City as an "Eastern Home of Western Men. " with the purpose to: "to create good-fellowship among the members and advance the interests of the Rock Mountain States. " John Hays Hammond, was the only President. The original directors were: W. B. Thompson, A. J. Seligman, John Campbell Cory, B. B. Taylor, Frederick Russell Burnham, and J. J. McEvelly. Theodore Roosevelt was a prominent member.

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  • The Rocky Mountain Club was incorporated in New York City as an "Eastern Home of Western Men. " with the purpose to: "to create good-fellowship among the members and advance the interests of the Rock Mountain States. " John Hays Hammond, was the only President. The original directors were: W. B. Thompson, A. J. Seligman, John Campbell Cory, B. B. Taylor, Frederick Russell Burnham, and J. J. McEvelly. Theodore Roosevelt was a prominent member. Key dates in the history of the club include: January 20, 1907 - incorporated November 1, 1907 - Hotel Knickerbocker becomes the temporary headquarters December 28, 1913 - moved from the city to 65 West Forty-fourth Street, New York January 30, 1917 - pledges $500,000 to Belgian relief March 13, 1917 - begins recruitment effort to assist Roosevelt in forming a volunteer Army April 25, 1926 - plans world tribute to John Hays Hammond March 4, 1928 - disbands
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  • 1928 (xsd:integer)
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  • 1907 (xsd:integer)
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  • English
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  • President
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  • Eastern Home of Western Men.
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  • Rocky Mountain Club
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  • To create good-fellowship among the members and advance the interests of the Rock Mountain States
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  • The Rocky Mountain Club was incorporated in New York City as an "Eastern Home of Western Men. " with the purpose to: "to create good-fellowship among the members and advance the interests of the Rock Mountain States. " John Hays Hammond, was the only President. The original directors were: W. B. Thompson, A. J. Seligman, John Campbell Cory, B. B. Taylor, Frederick Russell Burnham, and J. J. McEvelly. Theodore Roosevelt was a prominent member.
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  • Rocky Mountain Club
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