# James R. Garfield — An Autobiography character guide

> James R. Garfield in An Autobiography by Theodore Roosevelt.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** James Garfield, Jim, Garfield, Mr. Garfield, James R. Garfield, Mr. James R. Garfield

**First appearance:** 0017-xi-the-natural-resources-of-the-nation

## Who they are

Secretary of the Interior under Roosevelt.

## In the story

### [Boyhood and Youth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_autobiography_se/chapters/i-boyhood-and-youth)

Mentioned indirectly through the reference to 'Uncle Jimmy' Bulloch, but not directly; however, the character is not present in this chapter. Instead, the uncle is James Dunwoodie Bulloch.

### [II: The Vigor of Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_autobiography_se/chapters/ii-the-vigor-of-life)

Mentioned as one of the men who often accompanied Roosevelt on outdoor trips.

### [The Natural Resources of the Nation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_autobiography_se/chapters/xi-the-natural-resources-of-the-nation)

Consulted with Plunkett and Pinchot on the Country Life Commission.

### [The Big Stick and the Square Deal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_autobiography_se/chapters/xii-the-big-stick-and-the-square-deal)

Served as the first head of the Bureau of Corporations, praised as a capable public servant.

### [Appendix A: The Trusts, the People, and the Square Deal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/an_autobiography_se/chapters/appendix-a)

Former Secretary of the Interior; quoted in a letter criticizing the suit against the Steel Corporation and advocating for constructive legislation.

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