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Henry Loomis Nelson evaluates Governor Roosevelt’s integrity, policy positions, and details his accomplishments as governor of New York.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1899
One page advertisement for Youth’s Companion, which highlights an upcoming article from President Roosevelt. It features a black illustration of Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1902
Seth Low, outfitted with a frilly shirt and patent leather shoes, stands on a stage with the sheet music “In the Sweet Bye and Bye” in his hands. To the left, Elihu Root is seated at a pipe organ labeled “Tribune,” looking over his shoulder at Low.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1904-08-13
Color postcard of the Ansley Wilcox house, the location where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office after William McKinley’s death.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1907-1914
President Roosevelt stands behing a flag-draped podium and delivers a speech at his 1905 presidential inauguration. Uniformed military personnel are visible in the foreground. Dignitaries are seated behind and to the side of Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1905-03-04
Black and white image of the United States Capitol during President Roosevelt’s inauguration.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1905-03-04
Itinerary for a trip to Buffalo, New York, for a group visit to the Pan-American Exposition. The schedule details their departure from New York, New York, on the evening of Thursday, September 12, arriving in Buffalo on Friday, September 13, and returning to New York on Monday, September 15.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-09
Booklet with a two-page description of the historical effort to build a canal across the Isthmus of Panama and specific statistics about the construction and dimensions of the ongoing American effort. The booklet primarily consists of photographs of the construction.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1909-1911
Fan featuring a color image of Theodore Roosevelt giving a speech, with the text of “The American’s Creed.” The reverse side is an advertisement for the Roosevelt Savings Bank in Brooklyn, New York.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1933
First day issue envelope and three cent postage stamps celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. Stamp is purple with an illustration of a steam ship sailing through the canal in the middle. On the left of the ship is an illustration of Theodore Roosevelt and to the right an illustration of George W. Goethals. There are four stamps on the envelope cancelled with “First Day of Issue” and postmarked aboard USS Charleston, Canal Zone on August 15, 1939. On the left side of the envelope is a map of the waterways that make up the Canal Zone and an inset map of the Republic of Panama. Beneath the map is a brief description of the history of the canal from the beginning of the work by the French in 1880 to its completion in 1914. The envelope is addressed to Harry E. Cole of Tuolumne, California.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1939-08-15
First day cover envelope authorized by the American Stamp Dealers Association and postmarked in New York, New York, on November 18, 1955. The six cent stamp is carmine with an illustration of Theodore Roosevelt and is part of the 1954-1968 Liberty Series. On the left of the envelope is a black ink illustration of Theodore Roosevelt and, to the lower right of the portrait, a battle scene with cavalry and artillery.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1955-11-18
Commemorative first day of issue cover postmarked in Tucson, Arizona, with four-cent “Forest Conservation” U.S. postage stamp in right corner. Envelope has image of Smokey the Bear, a black and white ink drawing of Theodore Roosevelt, and an image of a river running through a forest.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1958-10-27
Commemorative first day of issue cover postmarked in Tucson, Arizona, with four-cent “Forest Conservation” U.S. postage stamp in right corner. There are images of Theodore Roosevelt, Smokey Bear, and a forest scene with deer drinking at a river.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1958-10-27
Green, three cent postage stamp with an illustration of Sagamore Hill, the home of Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1953
Twenty-two cent postage stamp featuring an illustration of Theodore Roosevelt in brown ink on a cream background. In red at the top is a reproduction of Roosevelt’s signature.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1986-05-22
Three cent, violet-brown postage stamp with an illustration of the William Owen “Bucky” O’Neill statue of a horse and rider. The stamp was issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the organization of the United States 1st Volunteer Cavalry, popularly known as the Rough Riders.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1948
Three cent postage stamp celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. Stamp is purple with an illustration of a steam ship sailing through the canal in the middle. On the left of the ship is an illustration of Theodore Roosevelt and to the right an illustration of George W. Goethals.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1939
Rectangular cast bronze wall plaque with a relief profile view of Theodore Roosevelt’s head and shoulders. The plaque features a Roosevelt quote about the “strenuous life” and a replica of his signature.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Unknown
Hand-colored oval photograph of Theodore Roosevelt. On the reverse is the text of Roosevelt’s last will and testament.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1929
Postcard featuring an American flag background with an oval photograph of President Roosevelt. On the reverse, “postcard” is written in numerous languages at the top left corner.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-1907