Teddy’s nig
Subject(s): Africa, Indigenous peoples, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Score and lyrics satirizing Theodore Roosevelt’s relationship with native Africans after his 1909-1910 safari and their introduction to western culture. “Dedicated with due apologies to the African Jungle Folks.” Illustration by Hat. Clarke.
Collection
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection
Creation Date
1910
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
African Safari (March 1909-1910)
Repository
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
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:
Teddy’s nig. [1910]. Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287661. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Twombly, Ethelberta. Teddy’s nig. [1910]. Multi-image.
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287661.
APA:
Twombly, Ethelberta., [1910]. Teddy’s nig.
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287661.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. 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. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/gregory-a-wynn-theodore-roosevelt-collection.
APA:
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/gregory-a-wynn-theodore-roosevelt-collection.
