Would you rather be a Tammany tiger than a teddy bear
Subject(s): Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Sheet music for “Would You Rather be a Tammany Tiger or a Teddy Bear,” a campaign song for William Jennings Bryan’s 1908 presidential campaign. The cover features an illustration of a teddy bear and doll-like tiger.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1908
Creator(s)
Branen, Jeff T., 1872-1927; Williams, W. R.
Publication Date
2017-06-15
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Original Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Repository
Dr. Danny O. Crew Collection of American Political Sheet Music
Page Count
6
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Dr. Danny O. Crew and the Theodore Roosevelt Center. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Would you rather be a Tammany tiger than a teddy bear. [October 28, 2025?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293425. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Branen, Jeff T., 1872-1927; Williams, W. R.. Would you rather be a Tammany tiger than a teddy bear. [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/o293425.
APA:
Branen, Jeff T., 1872-1927; Williams, W. R..: , [2025, October 28?]. Would you rather be a Tammany tiger than a teddy bear. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o293425.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 28, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection.
APA:
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/dr-danny-o-crew-theodore-roosevelt-sheet-music-collection.
