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President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel from his bear hunting trip in Louisiana that so far it has been unsuccessful. He describes the camp site and how interested he is in the Mississippi and Louisiana planters who are hunting with him.
1907-10-14
President Roosevelt writes to his daughter Ethel about his hunting camp site in Louisiana. He describes a “remarkable character” named Ben Lily who showed up at camp and draws a picture of him as well. He also says the area is almost “all negros” and draws a picture of two girls riding a mule.
1907-10-06
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel about making speeches on his trip through Iowa. He describes the area and says the Mississippi River is beautiful.
1907-10-01
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel about life on ship while sailing to Panama. He describes Mother and meals on board.
1906-11-11
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby regarding accommodation arrangements for her family’s western trip.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-12-22
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby, regarding the Custer Trail Ranch and its operators, Mr. and Mrs. Walt Chistensen.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-01-14
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby regarding her arrival and accommodations at Custer Trail Ranch.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-06-28
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby detailing her arrival and invites her to dinner.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-08-16
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby regarding future museum plans for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Brooks mentions Antoine Vallambrosa, the grandson of the Marquis de Morès, and his plans to donate land in Medora to the park for road development and a museum site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-09-20
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby describing the changing seasons of the Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-09-22
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby to inform her of her and her husband’s honorary membership in the Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association. Brooks also mentions a photograph of her family held by the Bismarck Tribune.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1955-01-24
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby thanking her and her husband for their donation and discussing land purchases and development.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1955-11-02
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby regarding a family trip to the West and provides fly fishing suggestions.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-23