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Theodore Roosevelt Island is located in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The island was purchased in 1931 by the Theodore Roosevelt Association with the intention of building a memorial for Roosevelt and given to the National Park Service for administration. The Island memorial was dedicated in 1967 and includes a seventeen-foot statue of Roosevelt.
Like many national historic sites, the memorial is supported by a non-profit volunteer organization which helps to advance the goals of the National Park Service for the site. Friends of Theodore Roosevelt Island has already helped to get the moats and fountains repaired, to re-open the restrooms, to combat invasive species on the island, and to develop more programming and activities for the public.
The materials from Theodore Roosevelt Island were digitized by National Park staff for their own research services before the formation of the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. The materials, later generously donated to the digital library, were cataloged by our staff. The items in this collection document the history of the Island as well as the development and maintenance of the Roosevelt memorial. See below to view items from this collection in the digital library.
President Ronald Reagan signs the 14th annual report of the Council on Environmental Quality on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1984-07-11
President Ronald Reagan signs the 14th annual report of the Council on Environmental Quality on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1984-07-11
President Ronald Reagan shakes the hand of a guest at a signing ceremony for the 14th annual report of the Council on Environmental Quality. A park ranger looks on in the background.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1984-07-11
View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue on Theodore Roosevelt Island during the autumn. The statue stands as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. The memorial was designed by Eric Gugler and Paul Manship sculpted the 17 foot tall statue of Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2002-11-15
View of the Theodore Roosevelt statue on Theodore Roosevelt Island from the path leading to the memorial.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2002-07-19
View of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge piers from the shore of Theodore Roosevelt Island. The bridge passes over the southern tip of the island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2002-07-19
View of the Georgetown waterfront from the shores of Theodore Roosevelt Island. A plaque providing information on the Potomac River is visible in the foreground.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2003-06-12
One of four tablets which stand as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Each tablet is inscribed with quotations from the Roosevelt. This tablets bears quotes on the subject of Manhood.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2003-05-03
One of four tablets which stand as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Each tablet is inscribed with quotations from Roosevelt. This tablets bears quotes on the subject of Nature.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2003-05-03
One of four tablets which stand as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Each tablet is inscribed with quotations from Roosevelt. This tablets bears quotes on the subject of the State.
2011-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
One of four tablets which stand as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Each tablet is inscribed with quotations from Roosevelt. This tablets bears quotes on the subject of Youth.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2003-05-03
View of the Lincoln Memorial from the shore of Theodore Roosevelt Island. The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge is visible passing over the southern tip of the island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2004-01-13
One of four tablets which stand as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Each tablet is inscribed with quotations from Roosevelt. This tablets bears quotes on the subject of nature. Surrounding the tablet the natural character of the Theodore Roosevelt Island forest is visible.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005
One of four tablets which stand as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Each tablet is inscribed with quotations Roosevelt. This tablets bears quotes on the subject of the State. Surrounding the tablet the natural character of the Theodore Roosevelt Island forest is visible.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005
The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, stands on its pedestal as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005-10-23
The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, stands on its pedestal surrounded by snow as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005-01-30
2011-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
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These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial – National Park Service and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
The Theodore Roosevelt statue, designed by Eric Gugler and sculpted by Paul Manship, from the right standing on its pedestal as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Snow covers the memorial including one of the fountains.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005-01-30
Winter view of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial designed by Eric Gugler. Visible is the Theodore Roosevelt statue, sculpted by Paul Manship, as well as a fountain and footbridge which are also part of the memorial plaza on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005-01-30
Winter view of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial designed by Eric Gugler. Visible is the Theodore Roosevelt statue, sculpted by Paul Manship, as well as a fountain and footbridge which are also part of the memorial plaza on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005-01-30