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The Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection features high-quality scans of stereographs, postcards, and an advertisement for an upcoming article by A. T. Mahan about the Great White Fleet in the Scientific American. Many of the materials loaned and donated by Jundt have a focus on the navy in the early 20th century.
Duane G. Jundt is a historian, educator, and writer from Iowa, focusing much of his professional career on teaching and learning about Theodore Roosevelt. His publications on Roosevelt have included Roosevelt’s time in North Dakota, his interest and involvement in conservation efforts, his ornithological interests, his involvement in football regulations, and everything in-between. Jundt has been involved in cataloging the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal for the TRC’s digital library. Jundt is involved closely with the TRA and is a friend of the TRC.
To view items from the Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection, please see below.
Colorized stereograph of the Naval Review at Hampton Roads during the Jamestown Exposition. A sailboat is in the foreground, sailing towards the battleships in the distance. Text on the reverse of the stereograph list the USS Louisiana, USS Connecticut, USS Missouri, and USS Vermont as the ships visible in the background.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907
Colorized stereograph showing sailors sitting in the mess deck eating a meal. Text on the reverse of the stereograph provides details about capturing the image and opinions of the class of men selected for the United States Navy.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907-1909
Colorized stereograph showing a Marine drill on the USS Connecticut. The Marines, most of whom are in a line on the deck of the ship and facing away from the camera, are dressed in blue uniforms. Text on the reverse of the stereograph details the duties of the Marines on board navy ships.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907-1909
Colorized stereograph showing a group of sailors in white uniforms playing Whist as other sailors watch. Text on the reverse of the stereograph details the different card games the sailors play in their free time.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907-1909
Colorized stereograph of a ship at the naval review conducted by President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay in 1906. Several white ships with flags are visible on the water, and many individuals can be seen standing on the deck of the ship on the left. Text on the reverse of the stereograph discusses the distance covered by the ships involved.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1906
Colorized stereograph taken from the bridge of the USS Minnesota at the Jamestown Exposition. The USS Kentucky and the USS Connecticut can be seen in the distance. On the left of the image, a sailor in his dress blue uniform is kneeling, looking through a spyglass. On the reverse of the stereograph is information about the officers of each of the three ships.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907
Colorized stereograph showing a boat of sailors leaving their ship for shore leave, also called a “Liberty Leave.” The sailors are wearing their dress white uniforms and most are seated in the boat. Part of a ship is seen on the left side of the image. The reverse of the stereograph includes information about the sailors’ leaves.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907-1909
Colorized stereograph celebrating the appointment of Admiral Evans as Commander-in-Chief of the Great White Fleet. Evans is dressed in his officer’s uniform on the front of the stereograph with a draped American flag and a variety of flowers surrounding him. On the reverse of the stereograph is information about Evans’ life and his naval service.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907-1908
Postcard showing the bow of the USS Albany in the water. Several sailors can be seen standing on the deck of the ship. Text on the front of the postcard records the ship is 292 feet long, with 310 officers and men on board and 10 guns in the main battery. On the reverse of the postcard is a handwritten account of the procession of 27 ships.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907-1909