Obituary

Obituary praising the public service, diplomatic career, and explorations of William Woodville Rockhill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

This obituary illustrates the life of Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry, U.S. Navy. His military history, personality, and effectiveness as a leader are all captured in this document. Most notably he is known for being a key mediator in many high tension situations in East Asia, and successfully prevent said conflicts from escalating.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09

Creator(s)

Unknown

Memorial advertisement in honor of Minda E. Tilchin, sister of Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal editor William N. Tilchin who remarks on her steadfast support of his work as a historian and editor. Two color photographs appear in the memorial.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2017

Creator(s)

Tilchin, William N., 1950-

Philip J. Roosevelt and John A. Gable recount the life and work of P. James Roosevelt, the only Roosevelt family member to have been President of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). They note his love of sailing and yacht racing, his devotion to his Christian faith and missionary work, and his assumption of many leadership roles in the TRA. Roosevelt and Gable also highlight his support of the Roosevelt family genealogical project and his leadership of Youngs Memorial Cemetery. Two photographs of P. James Roosevelt appear in the section.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1999

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Philip J.; Gable, John A.

Obituary for William H. Harbaugh, best known for his 1961 biography of Theodore Roosevelt, Power and Responsibility: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt. The obituary highlights Harbaugh’s service during World War II, his two biographies, and his teaching career at the University of Virginia. It also describes his work in preserving Pine Knot, Roosevelt’s rustic retreat in Virginia. A photograph of Harbaugh with Lawrence H. Budner of the Theodore Roosevelt Association appears at the center of the first page of the obituary, and a text box with information about Harbaugh’s pamphlet on Pine Knot appears at its conclusion.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2005

Creator(s)

Unknown

Obituary for John A. Gable, Executive Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) and the founder and editor of the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal. The obituary highlights Gable’s education, his publications, and his consulting work for documentaries on Theodore Roosevelt. It notes that he was awarded the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal shortly before his death, and it lists those who spoke at his funeral service at Christ Church in Oyster Bay, New York. The obituary includes a photograph of Gable, as well a photograph of him with members of his family, and a text box with information about the TRA.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2005

Creator(s)

Unknown

Obituaries for Theodore R. Kupferman and Dorothy Horton McGee which examines their careers and community service, especially to the Theodore Roosevelt Association, which Kupferman headed as President and McGee served as a member of the Board of Trustees. Kupferman’s obituary highlights his brief political career, his tenure as a Justice of the New York Supreme Court, and his work with the Layman’s National Bible Committee. McGee is remembered as the Town Historian of Oyster Bay, New York, for her numerous books, and her love of sailing.

Three photographs supplement the text. In addition to photographs of Kupferman and Theodore Roosevelt, a third picture shows five crew members of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, including three of its commanders.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2004

Frances Webb Roosevelt, widow of one of President Theodore Roosevelt’s grandsons, died on September 11, 1995. The obituary gives an account of how she met Quentin Roosevelt (II), son of Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt, during World War II, and mentions Roosevelt’s military career during the war. After Quentin Roosevelt’s death in 1948, Frances Webb Roosevelt returned to live in Oyster Bar, New York, with her children. She was a talented painter, was active in her community, and frequently represented the Roosevelt family at events. A eulogy was given at her funeral by her son-in-law, Massachusetts Governor William F. Weld.

A photograph of Frances Webb Roosevelt, taken by her daughter, appears on the first page of the obituary.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1996

Theodore Roosevelt praises Booker T. Washington as a great American who humbly worked to further great ideals.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1915

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

John H. G. Pell, former President of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) died on October 13, 1987. In this brief obituary, John A. Gable provides a biographical sketch and highlights Pell’s involvement in the leadership of many New York historical organizations.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1988

Creator(s)

Gable, John A.

Horace M. Albright, a prominent conservationist who worked to organize the National Park Service, died on March 28, 1987. The Theodore Roosevelt Association acknowledges his accomplishments and publishes his last article, “Memories of Theodore Roosevelt,” in this issue.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1987

Creator(s)

Unknown

William Sheffield Cowles, son of Admiral William S. Cowles and Anna Cowles, died in Farmington, Connecticut, on May 2, 1986. Cowles was a nephew of Theodore Roosevelt, who praised his military service in World War I. In addition to his military service, Cowles worked as an investment banker and in Connecticut state politics. Cowles is remembered as “a man of charm, hospitality, wit, and intelligence.”

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1986

Creator(s)

Unknown

Obituary of John E. Roosevelt, a member of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, and a Vice President of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). The obituary highlights his skill as a yacht racer and details his many years of service to St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. The obituary quotes from statements issued by the TRA and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital. A photograph of Roosevelt with his wife Helen Sparrow Roosevelt appears at the beginning of the obituary.  

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1985

Creator(s)

Unknown

Obituary of Peter R. Fisher, a Vice President and Treasurer of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). The obituary details his higher education, his career as a lawyer, and his involvement with many organizations in the Town of Oyster Bay, New York. It features an excerpt from an editorial about Fisher written by William Davison Johnston, the President of the TRA. A photograph of Fisher accompanies the obituary.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1985

Creator(s)

Unknown

Obituary for Jean Schermerhorn Roosevelt which highlights her volunteer and work history with the Roosevelt Hospital in New York City and the leadership of her sons, P. James Roosevelt and John E. Roosevelt, in the Theodore Roosevelt Association.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1984

Creator(s)

Unknown

Obituary for actor Robert E. Boyd who portrayed Theodore Roosevelt on film and as a reenactor at schools and historical sites across the United States. The obituary gives highlights of his career and provides the memorial resolution passed by the Executive Committee of the Theodore Roosevelt Association.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1983

Creator(s)

Unknown

Obituary of Bertha Benkard Rose, a fixture of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA), that emphasizes her work in historic preservation, especially her role in preserving Theodore Roosevelt’s home, Sagamore Hill. The obituary notes her work on behalf of numerous museums and historical organizations, especially the TRA, and it cites the creation of an award in her name by the TRA to honor service to the association.

Two photographs of Rose, one with her husband, accompany the obituary.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

In this obituary for Nicholas Roosevelt, John A. Gable examines his involvement in Republican party politics, his career as a newspaper journalist, and work as an author. Gable also covers his efforts in conservation in the state of California.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

Creator(s)

Gable, John A.

Obituary of Alice Roosevelt Longworth, the first born and last to die of Theodore Roosevelt’s children. The obituary details her celebrity status during her father’s presidency, her wedding to Congressman Nicholas Longworth, and his career in the House of Representatives. The notice also examines Alice Longworth’s decades long position as a Washington, D.C. power broker and socialite, and it notes her friendship with presidents, journalists, and celebrities. Her work in compiling an anthology of American poetry, her relationship with Eleanor Roosevelt, and her efforts to memorialize her father are also covered. The obituary notes her love of reading, acerbic wit, and sense of humor.

Four photographs accompany the article: the first shows Alice in 1904; the second shows the entire Roosevelt family, Theodore and Edith Roosevelt and all of their children and Alice’s husband, Nicholas Longworth, at the White House; the third shows Alice with her sister Ethel Derby and her brother Archibald Roosevelt at Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington, D.C.; and the fourth is of Alice late in life.

A listing of the officers of the Theodore Roosevelt Association and the members of its executive, finance, and Theodore Roosevelt birthplace committees is included in the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Obituary of Archibald B. Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, written by his cousin P. James Roosevelt. He discusses Archibald’s childhood antics in the White House with his brother Quentin and his education at various schools. He details his service in both world wars and how he earned his military decorations, and he examines Archibald’s career in finance in New York and Florida and discusses his charitable and volunteer work, especially in conservation, most notably with the Boone & Crockett Club. The obituary includes a poem written by Archibald, “Canada Geese.”

Four photographs of Archibald Roosevelt accompany the obituary: one shows him as a young man; another shows him and his brother Quentin training for service in World War I; another shows him and his wife Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt on horseback; and the last one shows him holding one of his father’s hunting rifles.

A listing of the officers of the Theodore Roosevelt Association and of the members of its executive, finance and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace committees is on the second page of the obituary.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal