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Frederic Remington presents President Roosevelt with Paleolithic Man, a bronze sculpture which he describes as representing the “original inhabitant of Oyster Bay.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-06
This copy of an engraving shows a full-length image of Theodore Roosevelt in buckskin with rifle. It may have been removed from a book.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
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Drawing of Theodore Roosevelt in buckskin, hunting in the mountains with a companion.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
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Frederic Remington encourages President Roosevelt to stand strong against those critical of Ben Daniels’s appointment as U.S. Marshal in Arizona Territory.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-16
Frederic Remington tells Theodore Roosevelt that the greatest compliment he ever received was when the “Rough Riders put their brand on my bronze.” Roosevelt received Remington’s bronze sculpture, Broncho Buster, from the men of the Rough Riders after the Spanish-American war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09
Frederic Remington received Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt’s book The Winning of the West for Christmas and compliments Roosevelt on his ability to write history books. Remington was looking to use some primary sources for inspiration for his art, but Roosevelt’s book did the trick.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-12-25