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The Mike Thompson Theodore Roosevelt Postcard Collection was formed while Thompson worked on his book, The Travels and Tribulations of Theodore Roosevelt’s Cabin. He found the postcards in private collections, antique shops, and on eBay. Thompson believes that for a period of time the Roosevelt cabin was one of the major tourist attractions in North Dakota. His book gives a detailed account of the cabin.
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Postcard depicting colored images of Theodore Roosevelt’s cabin, located in Bismarck, North Dakota. On the back, the letter writers let Herman and Muriel Hoff know that they are still traveling and are headed to Montana tomorrow. Two more have joined their group, which now numbers sixteen.
1932-10-06
Postcard shows Theodore Roosevelt’s log cabin in Bismarck, North Dakota.
1901-1907
Photograph postcard depicting the front of the Theodore Roosevelt cabin in Bismarck, North Dakota.
1924-1959
Photograph postcard of a log cabin labeled “Roosevelt cabin.”
1924-1959
Postcard depicts a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt’s cabin. On the back it is noted that the image is of Roosevelt’s cabin in Bismarck, North Dakota.
1924-1959
A full color linen quality postcard with typed black print on the top of the card front: “Middle Entrance, South Roosevelt Park, N. Dak. Badlands.” The reverse of the card features a short description of the Roosevelt cabin and equestrian monument at the entrance to the park. The sender writes: “Hi Babe, just had chow here in Dickinson N. Dak. Swell weather so far. Heading west. Give us Minnesota.”
1948-07-26
A promotional pamphlet that welcomes “our Chicago guests” to Bismarck and features an image of Theodore Roosevelt’s log cabin on the North Dakota State Capitol grounds. The pamphlet reminds its guests about the advances in North Dakota like “17 miles of cement walks,” “local and long distance telephones,” and the presence of two transcontinental railroads among others.
1909-06-01
A sepia-toned image of Theodore Roosevelt’s log cabin on the State Capitol grounds in Bismarck, North Dakota.
1904-1959
A sepia-toned photograph of the front of Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota log cabin, featuring a detail of a sign marking the cabin’s significance and the door.
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A color photograph of the interior of Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota log cabin.
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A color photo of the interior of Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota log cabin.
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Stereograph depicting people in the foreground in front of Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota log cabin while on display at the St. Louis World’s Fair, also known as the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, in 1904.
1904
Stereograph depicting Theodore Roosevelt’s cabin on display during the St. Louis World’s Fair.
1905
Stereograph depicting Roosevelt’s cabin on display in the Agricultural Building during the Louisiana Purchase Expedition (also known as the St. Louis World’s Fair).
1904
A black and white photo postcard of Roosevelt’s cabin with the following writing on the reverse side: “T. R. Roosevelt’s cabin Bismarck, N. D.” The postcard features a lady posing in front of the window to the left partly hidden by the shrubbery.
1901-1907
A full color photo postcard of Roosevelt’s Maltese Cross Cabin in Medora, North Dakota. The back of the postcard has a short history of the Maltese Cross Cabin: “The 26th President-to-be came to the Badlands to recover from illness and to hunt, and stayed to become a rancher. The cabin is named for the Roosevelt brand. Restored and furnished by the Minshoshe Chapter, D. A. R. it was on the State Capitol grounds for many years before being moved to its present site.”
1939-1990
A full color linen quality postcard with typed black print on the top of the card front: “Painted Canyon Lodge and Observation Point in the Bad Lands of North Dakota.” The reverse of the card features a short synopsis of the area scenery: “Excellent views can be seen, not only from Observation Point, but also from the lengthy rim drive maintained by the Painted Canyon Lodge.”
1930-1945
A full color linen quality postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin. The caption at the top above the color picture reads: “Teddy Roosevelt’s cabin, Bismarck, N. D. Originally Located in the Bad Lands.” The back of the card reads: “Genuine CurtTeich-Chicago C. T. American Art” Postcard.
1930-1945
A full color linen quality postcard with typed black print on the top of the card front: “Highway Scene in Roosevelt Park, Bad Lands of North Dakota.”
1930-1945
A color postcard of the Ansley Wilcox house in Buffalo, New York, where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office after William McKinley’s death. Image features an insert oval portrait of a young Roosevelt in the top right corner.
1930-1945