Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit Roosevelt about attending the funeral of Ida Saxton McKinley, President William McKinley’s widow, and he says that he was both “half irritated and half amused” that the assembled crowds seemed much more interested in him than in Mrs. McKinley or the memory of President McKinley. Roosevelt acknowledges that people will always be more interested in the live dog of the present than the dead lion of the past. The vision statement of the Theodore Roosevelt Association appears below the letter. 

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1907-06-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt describes his trip to Pine Knot Cottage with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, including two days of failed turkey hunting expeditions that finally succeeded on the third day. He ends by saying Secretary of State Elihu Root’s speech went well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt reports to his son Kermit Roosevelt that “life at Oyster Bay is as wonderful as it is pleasant.” He describes how the neighborhood entertained the officers of the Mayflower in a variety of ways. Archibald Roosevelt spends most of his time boating with his dog Skip. Roosevelt is again busy with work, which includes writing speeches and making arrangements for the Atlantic Fleet. He hopes Kermit is enjoying himself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The Greenways have settled into their new home in Ajo, Arizona, for the winter and would like Kermit and Belle Roosevelt to visit. John Campbell Greenway cannot attend the Boone and Crockett Club dinner but encloses a check for his entrance fee and dues. He regrets not being able to see the unveiling of the Theodore Roosevelt monument in Cuba.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1924-12-04

Creator(s)

Greenway, John Campbell, 1872-1926

Theodore Roosevelt tells his son Kermit that he finally got his elephant bull and will leave on a short safari on his own following Kermit’s trail. R. J. Cuninghame will take Kermit to try and get an elephant but he can try for one before that with Leslie J. Tarlton. Item includes a typed transcription of the letter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-08-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919