The Crowded Hour
Subject(s): Bronze sculpture, Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton), 1850-1921, San Juan Hill, Battle of (Cuba : 1898), Spanish-American War (1898)
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Two articles regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s “crowded hour,” his experience during the Battle of San Juan Hill. James Edward Kelly’s article describes how he came to create his bronze sculpture of this title, being introduced to Roosevelt by their mutual friend Francis V. Greene. Theodore Roosevelt’s article is an excerpt from his book, The Rough Riders, published in 1899.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1899-1902
Creator(s)
Kelly, James Edward, 1855-1933; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Governor of New York (October 1898-1900)
Repository
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Sagamore Hill National Historic Site – National Park Service and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
The Crowded Hour. [n.d.]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284532. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Kelly, James Edward, 1855-1933; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. The Crowded Hour. [n.d.]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284532.
APA:
Kelly, James Edward, 1855-1933; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [n.d.]. The Crowded Hour. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284532.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.
APA:
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/sagamore-hill-national-historic-site.
