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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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A black and white embossed postcard of a bear holding a walking stick in the left paw and a hat in the right paw sent to Miss Lillie Watters from J. Mc. C. The postcard is embossed with the words “Teddy B” on the top.
1907-04-16
A black and white photograph of the interior of Theodore Roosevelt’s North Dakota log cabin.
Unknown
A black and white photo postcard of metal work at the gates of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North Dakota. The sculpture depicts Theodore Roosevelt riding a horse, and a notation on the back of the card indicates the sculpture was made by Einar H. Olstad.
1925-1942
A full color satirical postcard depicting President Roosevelt as a child riding a rocking horse and shooting two guns into the air while two small “Teddy” bears watch from behind a large stone. The caption on the bottom of the card reads: “I am leading a strenuous life.” The card was sent by Lee to Mrs. E. S. Skellinger regarding travel plans.
1907-01-25
This two-tone, red and white postcard features the words “Delighted” in white on a red background across the front of the card. A cowboy hat appears at the top right and pince nez at the bottom left. The card was sent by Hattie to Florence Margaret O’Donell David and uses the word “delighted” to highlight Hattie’s request for a return correspondence: “Dear Girlie, would be DELIGHTED to hear from you again.”
1909-01-25
A full color postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin. A short history on the back of the card reads: “Theodore Roosevelt’s Cabin, removed from his ranch in the Badlands of western North Dakota to the grounds of the State Capitol, Bismarck, North Dakota.”
1960-1980
A black and white embossed postcard of a bear holding a walking stick in the left paw and a hat in the right paw sent to W. A. Watkins from G. M. N. The postcard is embossed with the words “Teddy B” on the top with the message around the perimeter of the card: “Doesn’t he look savage? Out on a visit! Return about the first of next week.”
1905-1914
A black and white photo postcard of the Capitol building of North Dakota sent to Gladys Willoughby with the message: “This looks like it does.” The postcard has white text across the lower bottom which reads: “North Dakota’s Capitol, Bismarck.”
1901-1907
A full color linen quality postcard with typed black print on the top of the card front: “Theodore Roosevelt Monument in Roosevelt Park Minot, N. Dak.”
1930-1945
A full color linen quality postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin. The caption at the top above the color picture reads: “Roosevelt’s Log Cabin, Bismarck, N. D.” The back of the card reads: “C. T. American Art” made only by CurtTeich & Co., Inc., Chicago.
1930-1945
A full color linen quality postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin. The caption at the top above the color picture reads: “Roosevelt’s Log Cabin, Bismarck, N. D.” The back of the card reads: “Genuine CurtTeich-Chicago C. T. American Art” Postcard.
1930-1945
A black and white photo postcard of “Roosevelt’s Cabin State Capitol Grounds.” Wallie writes, “This is a pretty nice little village, but the people most are broke, only sold 1 o’coat [overcoat?] here. Going to Miles City tonight to get over on the Milwaukee Road, west. May see you soon, and maybe not till spring, can’t say yet.” The postcard has the location of Bismarck, North Dakota, on the bottom right corner, front.
1915-1930
A color postcard depicting “Roosevelt cabin on ranch, Grand Forks, N. D.” sent from M. D. Norton to Mrs. Effie Crawford. Norton describes the weather conditions in Thompson, North Dakota, and wishes Crawford a happy New Year.
1909-01-06
A black and white photo postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin. The postcard has white print on the bottom, front which reads: “Roosevelt’s Cabin Capitol Grounds Bismarck, N. Dak.”
1909
A black and white photo postcard of Roosevelt’s cabin sent by Rose Rittle to her sister: “Am over at Bismarck at a house party – from Friday until Sun. P.M. – at home of a teacher – visited Capitol, “Pen” [the State Penitentiary] and Fort Lincoln.” The postcard has the following text printed on the bottom: “Roosevelt Cabin Capitol Grounds,” “A Genuine Photo,” and “Bismarck, N. Dak.”
1909-01-25
A full color postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin. Arthur writes, “Have just written to your Mother. Have decided to run up to Larimore this eve – & spend tomorrow while attorneys are getting started on abstracts.” The postcard front has white text which reads: “Pres. Roosevelt’s Cabin, Capitol Grounds, Bismarck, N. Dak.” on the bottom. The card was printed in Germany.
1909-04-13
A black and white photo postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin sent by an unknown source to the Night Operator. The postcard has white text printed on the bottom front which reads: “Roosevelt’s Cabin Capitol Grounds Bismarck, N. D.”
1912-12-31
A full color postcard depicting Theodore Roosevelt’s cabin on the state capitol grounds in Bismarck, North Dakota. The postcard was sent by Ida C. “Birdie” Thomas Meacham to her sister Mrs. H. L. Rice, declining an invitation to visit the family due to sick children.
1911-02-28
A color postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin on the capitol grounds at Bismarck, North Dakota. The postcard was sent from Ethel to Mrs. C. A. Dean and describes the weather “going thru North Dakota” from the train on the Northern Pacific Railway, Yellowstone Park Line.
1915-07-02
A color postcard depicting Roosevelt’s cabin sent from Amos Jacobson to Mr. and Mrs. C. Wheling. Jacobson writes that he can not get away, but wishes the family well.
1908-12-08