Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933

Frances Morris Ward invites Corrine Roosevelt Robinson to visit her in September. She encloses a copy of a “plea” she has sent to 500 people, and intends to send to all the governors and other leaders. She will not send it to the President “until Russia & Japan are digested and disposed of,” however. She reflects on how proud President Roosevelt has made them, and hopes he always remains strong and unconscious of self.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-13

Creator(s)

Ward, Frances Morris, 1832-1920

These are notes Theodore Roosevelt gave his sister Corinne when he lectured to her on the Civil War, as indicated in a note from Corinne on page 5. Handwritten notes and typed transcript. Roosevelt talked about General Philip Henry Sheridan and how he turned untrained soldiers into experienced troops.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1890

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson to state that he enjoyed his trip, but is looking forward to seeing Edith. The pigskin library has been a comfort.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson of his satisfaction with the safari and how he has collected many scientific specimens for the museum. The letter is incomplete.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1910-01-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt tells Corinne Roosevelt about his pet mice.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1868-04-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Corinne to describe his honeymoon trip to Paris with his first wife, Alice Hathaway Lee. This is a typewritten copy of the original letter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1881-06-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

In this incomplete letter to his sister, Colonel Roosevelt describes the trip across the Gulf of Mexico for the troops as they head towards Cuba.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-06-15

Governor Roosevelt expresses regret that he can not attend his Aunt Laura’s funeral. He also reveals that Archie had been sick.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-03-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt asks for his sister’s advice on an enclosed letter. He wishes he knew a wealthy man who could help support the family of the deceased poet, Madison Julius Cawein, but refuses to ask Andrew Carnegie. Roosevelt inquires about a photograph he sent to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and sends his love to her family.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-06-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her help with the Calwein family and asks her to keep him informed. During his Pacific travels, Roosevelt will try to visit her at Henderson House if possible. Roosevelt mentions that Douglas Robinson was in good shape when he saw him recently.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-06-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt commends his sister for writing a piece on Senator Lodge’s wife, Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge. Roosevelt also writes that he enjoyed lunch with his sister and Frances Theodora Parsons.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-11-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt sends his sister tickets to the theatre and mentions that he enjoyed the play Theodore Douglas Robinson and his wife chose. Roosevelt writes that he will see Frances Theodora Parsons when he returns from the West Indies and that he was pleased to see that she read his letter to the Security League.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-01-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about the praise and admiration Robert Bacon and Judge Nortoni expressed about her speech at a Washington meeting.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-01-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt gives his sister permission to use his name and reminds her about visiting with the Cortissozes (sic) and the Corbins when he returns. He also rejoices over new grandchildren in the family.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-02-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister after a trip to Trinidad.  He thanks his sister for her letter and mentions writer Frederick Scott Oliver.  Roosevelt is glad his sister is resting, but asks her to bring Cortizzoz and Corbins to lunch when she returns.  He also discusses President Wilson and World War I.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-03-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt confirms plans to see his sister with the Cortissozes, the Corbins, and John Myers O’Hara.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-04-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he enjoyed a visit from Monroe Douglas Robinson and Roosevelt hopes that his sister will like the speech he is about to make.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-05-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he is recovering and appreciated the letter and telegram from his sister. He mentions that he saw Frances Theodora Parsons, James Russell Parsons, and Kermit Roosevelt for lunch, but wished she could have joined them. Roosevelt writes of ending his active connections with politics and criticizes President Wilson’s handling of Mexico.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-06-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that he will speak with her son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, and has taken steps to request that he be given a good chance in a political endeavor with the Progressive Party. Roosevelt also discusses the current political climate of the Republican Party and expresses his dislike of President Wilson.  Roosevelt mentions public opinion of himself and worries that his nephew may be suffering from their connection.  

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-07-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt declines an invitation to lunch with his sister and Frances Theodora Parsons because he will be out west. He writes that he has been working very hard campaigning for Republican presidential candidate Hughes and hopes that he can beat President Wilson in the upcoming election. Roosevelt expresses pride over the nomination of Theodore Douglas Robinson, and offers to help in any way, but worries that his endorsement may do him more harm than good. Roosevelt also mentions a new article of his in Metropolitan Magazine.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-10-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919