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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.
Aerial view of Theodore Roosevelt Memorial plaza including the Theodore Roosevelt statue and one of the fountains. The memorial was designed by Eric Gugler while the statue was sculpted by Paul Manship.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2007-11
The State tablet and fountain with surrounding trees on Theodore Roosevelt Island. These two structures are part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial designed by Eric Gugler.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2002-11-05
The backside of two of the tablets which stand as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Snow covers the memorial and the forest floor.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005-01-30
Theodore Roosevelt Bridge from the southern tip of Theodore Roosevelt Island in spring.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2005-03-14
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
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
The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts from the shore of Theodore Roosevelt Island. To the left, a small footbridge is visible crossing the inlet on Theodore Roosevelt Island and the snow is blanketing the frozen Potomac River.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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 Youth.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
2003-05-03