Go, rough riders, go!
“Go, Rough Riders, Go” is the fight song for the Chicago area Roosevelt High School.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1931
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Music, Sheet
Roosevelt hymn
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-05
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Himmo Nacional Argentino
Argentine national hymn, honoring Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Argentina, under auspices of Museo Social Argentino.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1913-11
Creator(s)
Musical composition: “at Chamery”
Musical composition/sheet music regarding the pilgrimage to the grave on the hillside at Chamery.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918
Creator(s)
How firm a foundation
“How Firm a Foundation” is believed to be one of Theodore Roosevelt’s favorite hymns, and it was sung at his funeral. This handwritten sheet music presents the first two verses of the hymn.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
Unknown
Creator(s)
The fearless hunter man
This song briefly pictures Theodore Roosevelt’s exploits on safari in Africa, and imagines the responses of the animals Roosevelt wishes to hunt. After calling a congress in the hopes they can negotiate with the “fearless hunter man,” the animals variously try to frighten Roosevelt away or flee, but to no avail.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1909
Creator(s)
From north and from south
A “National Anthem and March Dedicated to Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, as Embodying his Principles and Those of Every Loyal American.” The lyrics speak to putting aside the rancor of the Civil War and sectionalism, defending the American flag across the world, and advancing the cause of religion.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1916
Creator(s)
Heroes of today
Printed proof of sheet music for “Heroes of Today,” a patriotic song praising sailors and soldiers.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911
Creator(s)
And that is what money can do!
Richard Hargrave, in this song, dramatizes telling his son about the dangers of money. While it can be of use money can also be a corrupting influence, and seeking money should not be anyone’s primary aim in life.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911
Creator(s)
Dear to my life
Sheet music for the song “Dear to my Life” by Bessie Cooper Cundy.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906
Creator(s)
A toast to Roosevelt
Sheet music for “A Toast to Roosevelt” by Jules Jordan, supporting Theodore Roosevelt’s 1904 presidential campaign. The cover displays the title in bold black letters at the top of the page with a flourish underneath and a black and white, 1902 photograph of Roosevelt standing three-quarters to his right, left hand on waist. Roosevelt is wearing a long coat, striped pants, vest, tie, and pince-nez glasses.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10
Creator(s)
Three more John Browns
Sheet music for “Three More John Browns” written by William Cosgrove. The lyrics compare the activities of labor movements with John Brown’s actions against slavery. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the wives of Big Bill Haywood, George A. Pettibone, and Charles H. Moyer.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907
Creator(s)
Young Joshua
“Young Joshua” mentions the unique characteristics of President Roosevelt, such as his willingness to work with Booker T. Washington.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1902
Creator(s)
When Teddy comes marching home
An arrangement for piano and string orchestra of the song written for Theodore Roosevelt’s return from African safari. Arranged by Harry L. Alford.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1910
Creator(s)
Parker and Davis Jim Crow quickstep
A song in support of Henry Gassaway Davis and Alton B. Parker in the 1904 presidential election and arranged by Rudolf Thaler.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1904
Creator(s)
School where Lincoln went
Sheet music for “The School Where Lincoln Went,” a popular song with a chorus toasting Theodore Roosevelt attending Harvard University, President Taft attending Yale University, and Abraham Lincoln attending “the old red school house.” The cover features an eagle atop an illustration of a red school house surrounded by pendants for Harvard and Yale.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1910
Creator(s)
Rough Riders’ march
Sheet music for “The Rough Riders’ March,” an instrumental tribute to the 1st Volunteer Cavalry, popularly known as the Rough Riders, who fought in the Spanish-American War.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1903
Creator(s)
Ted the hunter march and two-step
Sheet music for “Ted the Hunter March and Two-Step,” a march referencing Theodore Roosevelt’s safari in Africa. The music was published in Pictorial Review magazine.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1909
Creator(s)
Would you rather be a Tammany tiger than a teddy bear
Sheet music for “Would You Rather be a Tammany Tiger or a Teddy Bear,” a campaign song for William Jennings Bryan’s 1908 presidential campaign. The cover features an illustration of a teddy bear and doll-like tiger.
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1908
Creator(s)
We are for Bliss
Sheet music for “We Are For Bliss,” a campaign song supporting A. T. Bliss, the Republican candidate for governor of Michigan. The cover features an illustration of Bliss riding a Republican elephant and being cheered on by various supporters, such as old soldiers and farmers. The end page features an illustration of President McKinley and Governor Roosevelt with the statement, “Let Well Enough Alone.”
Collection
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Creation Date
1900