Grand Canyon National Park

Presidential address at Grand Canyon

President Roosevelt speaks to citizens at the Grand Canyon, noting that this is his first visit to Arizona. He asks the citizens to preserve the Grand Canyon, commenting, “Leave it as it is. You cannot improve on it; not a bit. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.” Roosevelt also offers a welcome to the Native Americans present, highlights Arizonans who participated in his regiment, and speaks of the role irrigation will play in the state’s future.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1903-05-06

Letter from J. R. Clair to Ralph H. Cameron

J. R. Clair laments to Ralph H. Cameron about his loss of fortunes due to the financial panic brought on by President Roosevelt’s policies. He is not interested in Grand Canyon copper.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1907-11-04

Proclamation of the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve

Proclamation establishing the Grand Canyon National Game Preserve on November 28, 1906. Land from the Grand Canyon Forest Reserve was reestablished as land for the game preserve.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1906-11-28

Theodore Roosevelt and group on mules descending Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, John Hance, Ida Tarbell, and the Colgate Party on mules descending Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1911-03-17

Theodore Roosevelt and group on mules descending Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, John Hance, Ida Tarbell, and the Colgate Party on mules descending Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1911-03-17

Theodore Roosevelt and group on mules descending Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon

Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, John Hance, Ida Tarbell, and the Colgate Party on mules descending Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1911-03-17

Camp on the North Rim of Grand Canyon

Photograph of several men, dogs, and horses in camp on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Five tents are in the background, and the camp is surrounded by trees.Theodore Roosevelt is most likely on horsback on the right side of the photograph.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1913

Arrival of presidential Train at Grand Canyon

Photograph of the crowd gathered outside the presidential train upon the arrival of Theodore Roosevelt at the Grand Canyon train station. President Roosevelt is sitting upon a white horse in the middle of the crowd.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1903-05-06

Arrival of presidential Train at Grand Canyon

Photograph of the crowd gathered outside the presidential train upon the arrival of Theodore Roosevelt at the Grand Canyon train station. President Roosevelt is sitting upon a white horse in the middle of the crowd.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1903-05-06

Grand Canyon train station

Photograph of the Grand Canyon train station where Theodore Roosevelt arrived.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1903-05-06

Group photograph in front of Uncle Jimmy Owens’ cabin

A group photograph showing Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt, Nicholas Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Uncle Jimmy Owens, Quentin Roosevelt, and Jesse Cummins standing in front of Owens’ cabin on the North Rim in Harvey Meadow. Several donkeys and dogs, including Pott Hound, and Brighty the donkey, are also in the photograph.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1913

Theodore Roosevelt and group on mules descending Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon

Postcard featuring a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, John Hance, Ida Tarbell, and the Colgate Party on mules descending Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1911-03-17

Arrival of presidential train at Grand Canyon

Photograph of the train on which Theodore Roosevelt arrived to the Grand Canyon. Several carriages, horses, and people are in the foreground.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1903-05-06

Uncle Jim picking up pottery on Walhalla Plateau

Photograph of several men and horses at Walhalla Plateau in the Grand Canyon. In the foreground, Uncle Jimmy Owens is picking up pottery pieces. Theodore Roosevelt is likely behind Owens on horseback with his arms crossed, looking away from the camera.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1913

Uncle Jim Owen’s cabin- N. Rim, Harvey Meadow

A group photograph showing Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt, Nicholas Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Uncle Jimmy Owens, Quentin Roosevelt, and Jesse Cummins standing in front of Owens’ cabin on the North Rim in Harvey Meadow. Several donkeys and dogs, including Pott Hound, and Brighty the donkey, are also in the photograph.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1913

Uncle Jim w/ group in front of cabin in Harvey Meadow

Photograph of several members of Theodore Roosevelt’s Grand Canyon group on horseback taken in front of Uncle Jimmy Owens’ cabin in Harvey Meadow in Arizona.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1913

Thomas H. McKee with Uncle Jim Owen at Wylie Camp No Rim

Photograph of Thomas H. McKee and Uncle Jimmy Owens sitting at Wylie Camp in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1913

Telegram from Robert A. Kirk to Ralph H. Cameron

Robert A. Kirk informs Ralph H. Cameron that Joseph H. Kibbey and Dwight B. Heard support a Theodore Roosevelt organization in Arizona. Kirk sends Cameron a copy of the declaration required of members.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1912-01-26

Letter from Robert A. Kirk to Ralph H. Cameron

Robert A. Kirk informs Ralph H. Cameron he will travel to Washington D. C. on a secret trip for the Governor of Arizona. Kirk will be delivering returns and asks Cameron and Archibald Willingham Butt to collect him upon his arrival. Kirk confirms there is support for Theodore Roosevelt clubs in Arizona, but more support for President William H. Taft is needed. Kirk includes a postscript to Cameron asking for his help securing him a position.

Comments and Context

Robert A. Kirk and Ralph H. Cameron were heavily involved in securing statehood for Arizona, which would occur on February 14, 1912.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

The great Rainbow Natural Bridge

A draft of “The Great Rainbow Natural Bridge,” written by Nicholas Roosevelt and copyrighted by Waldo M. Wedel. The manuscript includes photographs and journal entries by Roosevelt on this portion of his trip to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Throughout the manuscript are notes made by Wedel.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

2010