Description:
German postcard commemorating the christening of Emperor William's yacht in February 1902. Pictured are President Theodore Roosevelt and Emperor William, as well as two of the latter's yachts, labeled here the racing yacht "Alice" (christened by Alice Roosevelt) and the "Hohenzollern."
Resource Type:
Postcard
Subject:
Royal yachts; Naming ceremonies; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929; Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980
Date:
1901-1907
Description:
Postcard commemorating the christening of Emperor William's new yacht by Alice Roosevelt.
Resource Type:
Postcard
Subject:
Royal yachts; Naming ceremonies; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929; Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980
Date:
1901-1907
Description:
Postcard celebrating the new yacht of German Emperor William II. A black and white illustration of the yacht occupies the main body of the card surrounded by portraits of the Emperor, Prince Heinrich of Prussia, Alice Roosevelt, and President Roosevelt. In the top left corner is the coat of arms of the Emperor, and in the top right corner is the Great Seal of the United States. At the bottom of the postcard, Louise B. writes an affectionate note.
Resource Type:
Postcard
Subject:
Kings and rulers; Presidents; Royal yachts; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929; Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
Date:
1902
Description:
Theodore Douglas Robinson, Douglas and Corinne Robinson's son, is recovering from a recent operation. Robinson asks Roosevelt not forget about his family when Prince Henry attends the yacht launching.
Resource Type:
Letter
Subject:
Ships--Launching; Robinson, Theodore Douglas, 1883-1934; Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929
Date:
1902-01-18
Description:
If convenient, President Roosevelt will stop by Secretary John Hay's house after church to discuss the Prince Henry business. Roosevelt is hesitant to give permission for his daughter, Alice Roosevelt, to give a short speech after christening Emperor Wilhelm's yacht.
Resource Type:
Letter
Subject:
International relations; Ships--Launching; Speeches, addresses, etc.; Presidents--Family; Adult children; Scheduling; Travel; Germany; Germany--Prussia; Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929
Date:
1902-01-18
Description:
Prince Henry of Prussia is greatly pleased with President Roosevelt's selection of Admiral Robley D. Evans to receive him on his visit and would like Evans to accompany him during his stay. In a handwritten note, George B. Cortelyou agrees to the request.
Resource Type:
Telegram
Subject:
International relations; Diplomatic etiquette; Germany; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929; Evans, Robley D. (Robley Dunglison), 1846-1912
Date:
1902-01-20
Description:
On behalf of the Woche, a German weekly, Hugo Münsterberg asks President Roosevelt to provide a brief comment concerning Prince Heinrich of Prussia's upcoming visit to the United States. Münsterberg offers to act as an intermediary if Roosevelt feels that directly contributing to a German weekly is below presidential dignity.
Resource Type:
Telegram
Subject:
Press and politics; German periodicals; International relations; Germany; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929; William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
Date:
1902-01-28
Description:
Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University, notifies President Roosevelt that Myron T. Herrick will be visiting the White House and plans to decline being appointed Minister to Italy. Butler suggests Roosevelt make it known to Herrick that he does not take this declination personally as Herrick will be a useful Ohio supporter. Butler also suggests that James Speyer be invited to Prince Heinrich of Prussia's state dinner. Speyer has considerable influence and is familiar to Prince Heinrich.
Resource Type:
Letter
Subject:
Diplomatic and consular service, American--Selection and appointment; Dinners and dining; Presidents--Social life and customs; Italy; United States. Department of the Treasury; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929; Herrick, Myron T. (Myron Timothy), 1854-1929; Speyer, James, 1861-1941
Date:
1902-01-29
Description:
In accordance with President Roosevelt's executive order of January 24, Admiral Evans has been designated as Aide-de-Camp to Prince Heinrich of Prussia during his stay in the United States.
Resource Type:
Letter
Subject:
Executive orders; Diplomatic etiquette; International relations; Germany; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929; Evans, Robley D. (Robley Dunglison), 1846-1912
Date:
1902-01-29
Description:
Jacob A. Riis asks President Roosevelt to somehow recognize German immigrant Arthur von Briesen, who is feeling slighted because he is not a member of the reception committee for Prince Heinrich of Prussia. Riis encourages Roosevelt by adding that as he travels the Midwest, he is finding considerable support for Roosevelt.
Resource Type:
Letter
Subject:
Diplomatic etiquette; International relations; Americans--Politics and government; Germany; Middle West; Briesen, Arthur von, 1843-1920; Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929
Date:
1902-01-30
