President Roosevelt, addressing the Groton Preparatory School: “Now, boys, don’t be molly-coddles”
Subject(s): Bears, Books and reading, Boxing, Education, Fencing, Groton School, Jiu-jitsu, Puma, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, United States--Badlands
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President Roosevelt points at a sign that reads, “The Strenuous Life: bears I have met, boxing lessons I have taken, what I know about fencing, mountain lions I have devoured, what I know about jiu jitsu, band men from the Bad Lands I have met, powder I have smelt.” Six boys, including one holding “The Strenuous Life,” look at teacher Roosevelt. Caption: President Roosevelt, addressing the Groton Preparatory School: “Now, boys, don’t be molly-coddles.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-28
Creator(s)
Donahey, J. H. (James Harrison), 1875-1949
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
President Roosevelt, addressing the Groton Preparatory School: “Now, boys, don’t be molly-coddles”. [May 28, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302484. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Donahey, J. H. (James Harrison), 1875-1949. President Roosevelt, addressing the Groton Preparatory School: “Now, boys, don’t be molly-coddles”. [28 May. 1904]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302484.
APA:
Donahey, J. H. (James Harrison), 1875-1949., [1904, May 28]. President Roosevelt, addressing the Groton Preparatory School: “Now, boys, don’t be molly-coddles”.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o302484.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
