Postcard from Milton to Marie Lyon
Subject(s): Battlefields, Cuba, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, San Juan Hill, Battle of (Cuba : 1898), Spanish-American War (1898), Tourism
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Postcard in which the location of the Battle of San Juan Hill is depicted and a tour guide describes the events that took place on July 1, 1898. Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt led his Rough Riders to victory during the battle. Message on the reverse from Milton says, “Hello: Hope you are feeling as good as I am. This is fine weather. Good Bye. Milton.”
Collection
Creation Date
1911-02-11
Creator(s)
Recipient
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Fritz R. Gordner and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Postcard from Milton to Marie Lyon. [February 11, 1911]. Fritz R. Gordner Collection.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o292974. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Milton. Postcard from Milton to Marie Lyon. [11 Feb. 1911]. Multi-image.
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o292974.
APA:
Milton., [1911, February 11]. Postcard from Milton to Marie Lyon.
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o292974.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/fritz-r-gordner-collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/fritz-r-gordner-collection.
APA:
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/fritz-r-gordner-collection.
