Printed

Postcard featuring a black and white photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, Mayor of Denver Robert Walter Speer, and Colorado Governor John F. Shafroth in Denver, Colorado.

Comments and Context

Theodore Roosevelt was in Denver, Colorado to review a parade given in his honor. Roosevelt gave speeches for the Colorado Livestock Association, the state legislature, and veterans of the Spanish-American War during this visit. He was endorsed by Mayor Speer and Governor Shafroth, both of whom were Democrats. More information about Roosevelt’s trip west in 1910 can be found in the Theodore Roosevelt Association Chronology January 1909 to December 1912 by Robert J. Moore.

Collection

Marple Collection

Photograph of Morro Castle in Havana, Cuba.

Comments and Context

Prior to the start of the Spanish-American War, the USS Maine was sunk in Havana Harbor, close to Morro Castle. Photograph may have been taken by a United States Navy sailor during their voyage to Havana, Cuba in 1910.

Collection

Marple Collection

Photograph of dozens of sailors on a covered ship deck. The sailors are wearing white uniforms and hats. “Santiago de Cuba” is printed on the reverse of the photograph.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1910

Postcard featuring a photograph of the lion display at the Smithsonian Institution. The lions in the display were collected by Theodore Roosevelt while on safari in 1909.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1910-1913

Postcard featuring a drawing of a mosquito carrying a sleeping child over a body of water.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Religious greeting card from Lewis T. M. Slocum and Elizabeth Jane Goudy Slocum. The card recommends a life of action on Earth to eventually reach Heaven.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12

California Governor Hiram Johnson and his wife Minnie Johnson wish Theodore Roosevelt a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12

Vernon S. Bradley discusses the Wilson ballot law that operated in eleven counties of Maryland. Bradley explains the object of the law and the effects of the law being enacted in Maryland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-11

Business card of Peder L. Hjelmstad, clerk of Shepherd Township in North Dakota.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

The Congressional bill appropriating funding for the Army has some provisions regarding the makeup of the General Staff attached to it that have unclear authorship, and would be detrimental to the Army.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

In order to avoid the twin extremes of corrupt rule by parties who serve the rich and powerful seeking special privilege, or the extreme actions of social revolutionaries, the Progressive Republican League of Massachusetts sets out several principles that it believes will lead to the government working for its citizens.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12

Article debating who will be selected by the Republican and Democratic Parties to run for president in the 1912 presidential election. The author believes that Robert M. La Follette is no longer a potential candidate and Theodore Roosevelt is an obvious threat to President William H. Taft, but will “play the game like a gentleman”. The author believes Governor Woodrow Wilson is a potential Democratic Party candidate and sees no other Democratic possibilities at this time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

The opinion of the Supreme Court on the case of Mutual Loan Company v. George J. Martell, delivered by Justice J. McKenna. The Supreme Court reaffirmed the ruling of the Massachusetts Superior Court that assignments of future wages to secure loans under $200 would have to be officially recorded and signed off on by employers and wives, if applicable.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-11

Published quote from Theodore Roosevelt praising William J. Burns’ service.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-02

List of votes for Republican, Democrat, and Socialist presidential candidates for the election of 1912 published in the Toledo Weekly Blade. The list shows more Ohioans voted for Theodore Roosevelt over President William H. Taft, the Democrats, and the Socialists combined.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-07

On behalf of the Board of Overseers of Harvard College, Secretary Winthrop H. Wade invites the recipient of the invitation to a meeting on December 13, 1911 at 11am in Boston.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-06

Pamphlet outlining the purpose of the United States Inspection and Certificate Company in New York. The company will supply

“Certificates of Inspection and Approval” for what they deem to be quality goods in order to protect the consumer from inferior products.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Photograph of Henry L. Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Comments and Context

Henry L. Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy from March 17, 1933 to February 22, 1936 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt was a distant cousin of Theodore Roosevelt who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from April 19, 1897 to May 10, 1898.

Collection

Naval History and Heritage Command

Photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Comments and Context

Franklin D. Roosevelt served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from March 1913 to August 1920 under President Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt was a distant cousin of Theodore Roosevelt who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from April 19, 1897 to May 10, 1898.

Collection

Naval History and Heritage Command

Photograph of Theodore (Ted) Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Comments and Context

Theodore (Ted) Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy from March 10, 1921 to September 30, 1924 under President Warren G. Harding and President Calvin Coolidge. Roosevelt was the eldest son of Theodore Roosevelt who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy from April 19, 1897 to May 10, 1898.

Collection

Naval History and Heritage Command