The big stick
Subject(s): Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Score for a military march and two-step dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt, referencing Theodore Roosevelt’s fondness for the West African proverb, “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”The first page has excerpt of “The Boy Scouts,” also by Alfred Smith. The back cover has other sample sheet music.
Collection
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection
Creation Date
1910
Creator(s)
Publication Date
2013-07-04
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:
The big stick. [October 28, 2025?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287884. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Smith, Alfred. The big stick. [28 Oct. 2025?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 28, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287884.
APA:
Smith, Alfred.: , [2025, October 28?]. The big stick. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287884.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 28, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/gregory-a-wynn-theodore-roosevelt-collection.
APA:
Gregory A. Wynn Theodore Roosevelt Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/gregory-a-wynn-theodore-roosevelt-collection.
