Memorandum regarding the erection of a memorial feature on Theodore Roosevelt Island
Subject(s): Gugler, Eric, 1889-1974, Manship, Paul, 1885-1966, Memorials, National parks and reserves--Law and legislation, Theodore Roosevelt Association, Washington (D.C.)--Theodore Roosevelt Island, Washington Gas Light Company
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Memorandum detailing the history of Theodore Roosevelt Island beginning with the creation of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Association and the purchase of Theodore Roosevelt Island from the Washington Gas Light Company. The memo continues detailing the legislation passed with regard to the island, the engagement of the Olmsted Brothers to create a plan for development, the later legislation involving the permission granted to build a bridge over the southern tip of the island, and the retention of architect Eric Gugler and sculptor Paul Manship for the creation of a memorial. The memo concludes with a discussion of who will fund the memorial project and what legislation must be passed to move forward.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
Creation Date
1959-06-09
Creator(s)
United States. Office of National Capital Parks
Language
English
Period
Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)
Repository
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Memorandum regarding the erection of a memorial feature on Theodore Roosevelt Island. [June 9, 1959]. Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o274028. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
United States. Office of National Capital Parks. Memorandum regarding the erection of a memorial feature on Theodore Roosevelt Island. [9 Jun. 1959]. Multi-image.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o274028.
APA:
United States. Office of National Capital Parks., [1959, June 9]. Memorandum regarding the erection of a memorial feature on Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o274028.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-island-national-memorial. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-island-national-memorial.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-island-national-memorial.
