I’d rather be with Teddy in the jungle
Subject(s): Jungles, Political ballads and songs, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Safaris
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Sheet music for “I’d Rather be with Teddy in the Jungle” from “Melville & Higgins Great Tropical Success,” composed by George J. Leavitt and lyrics written by Harry Meyer. The cover design is green on white ground with illustration of grinning Theodore Roosevelt’s head in the jungle. Photo portraits of Rob Higgins and Mae Melville also are on the cover. The back cover is sample piano music for “The Man who Swung a Pick at Panama.”
Collection
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection
Creation Date
1909
Creator(s)
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:
I’d rather be with Teddy in the jungle. [1909]. Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287745. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Leavitt, George J.. I’d rather be with Teddy in the jungle. [1909]. Multi-image.
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287745.
APA:
Leavitt, George J.., [1909]. I’d rather be with Teddy in the jungle.
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287745.
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 26, 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.
