Cannibal Isle
Subject(s): Caricatures and cartoons, Illinois--Chicago, Jungles, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Safaris
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The score and lyrics tell a story about finding love on Cannibal Island. The front cover displays Theodore Roosevelt on his African hunting trip waving to the natives and carrying a Kodak brownie camera strapped to his rifle. The jungle is populated by an elephant, male and female lion, and monkeys. Photo portraits of the Garden City Trio and Harry L. Newman are at the bottom. The back cover has a sample of “The Saratoga Glide.”
Collection
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection
Creation Date
1909
Creator(s)
Frields, Olive L.; Newton, Harry L. (Harry Lee), 1872-
Language
English
Period
African Safari (March 1909-1910)
Repository
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection
Page Count
6
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:
Cannibal Isle. [December 11, 2025]. Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287673. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Frields, Olive L.; Newton, Harry L. (Harry Lee), 1872-. Cannibal Isle. [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/o287673.
APA:
Frields, Olive L.; Newton, Harry L. (Harry Lee), 1872-., [2025, December 11]. Cannibal Isle.
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287673.
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.
