Steamer “Roosevelt” ice bound
Subject(s): Arctic Ocean--North Pole, Explorers, Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920, Polar bear, Roosevelt (Ship : 1904-1937), Scientific expeditions, Ships, Travels, Voyages and travels, Walrus
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The SS Roosevelt is stuck in ice. The edges of the postcard are decorated with illustrations of Arctic scenes. The description on the back of the postcard describes the ship as “but an eggshell in [the icebergs’] grasp.” The men on Commander Peary’s arctic expedition had to be willing to sacrifice their lives for the “great work” of the exploration.
Collection
Creation Date
1909
Creator(s)
Recipient
Language
English
Period
African Safari (March 1909-1910)
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:
Steamer “Roosevelt” ice bound. [January 22, 2026]. Fritz R. Gordner Collection.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293121. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Steamer “Roosevelt” ice bound. [22 Jan. 2026]. Multi-image.
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 22, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293121.
APA:
Unknown., [2026, January 22]. Steamer “Roosevelt” ice bound.
Fritz R. Gordner Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293121.
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 22, 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.
