Doctor Teddy, de luxe

Subject(s): Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Sheet music for “Doctor Teddy, De Luxe” by Thomas H. Mulvey, celebrating Theodore Roosevelt’s many accomplishments over the years. The chorus refers to him as “Doctor Big Stick” and the “De Luxe Doctor of the Nations.” Cover design features an oval, head and shoulders portrait of Roosevelt by Underwood & Underwood. Framing the portrait and title are white irises with twining leaves, blue pen and ink design on peach ground. Top left corner of front cover has pen inscription: “Madge M.” Back cover has advertisement for a memorial song for the Titanic Band, “Vesper Bells are Ringing,” available from the New York Sheet Music Clearing House.

Collection

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Creation Date

1912

Creator(s)

Mulvey, Thomas H.

Language

English

Period

Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)

Repository

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Page Count

6

Production Method

Printed

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Music, Sheet

Rights

These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Gregory A. Wynn and the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University, with scanning assistance from staff at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.

Citation

Cite this Record

Chicago:

Doctor Teddy, de luxe. [December 11, 2025]. Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287644. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Mulvey, Thomas H.. Doctor Teddy, de luxe. [11 Dec. 2025]. Multi-image.
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287644.

APA:

Mulvey, Thomas H.., [2025, December 11]. Doctor Teddy, de luxe.
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287644.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/gregory-a-wynn-theodore-roosevelt-collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/gregory-a-wynn-theodore-roosevelt-collection.

APA:

Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/gregory-a-wynn-theodore-roosevelt-collection.