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Printed text of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter accepting the 1900 Republican nomination for Vice President, published by the Republican National Committee (“Document No. 140”). Written from Oyster Bay, New York; published in New York, New York.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1900-09-15
Cover of the “Official Souvenir National Republican Convention, Philadelphia, June 1900. Published under the auspices of the Republican National Committee” with pictures of William McKinley, a building, and the U.S. seal.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1900-06
Fundraising brochure created for the campaign to raise $250,000 to reconstruct “Roosevelt House.”
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1919-1923
Political flyer recommending Theodore Roosevelt’s election to the New York State Assembly as representative for the Twenty-first Assembly District.
1881-11-01
Address given by Theodore Roosevelt before the convention of the National Progressive Party held in Chicago during August, 1912.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1912-08
Pamphlet supporting Theodore Roosevelt’s election as president in 1916. Includes a list of the achievements of the Roosevelt administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916
Promotion for John J. O’Brien’s jiu-jitsu teaching services.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Collection of responses from coal companies to the conference requested by John Mitchell and the United Mine Workers of America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Commemorates the presentation of a statue to Augusta Rhodes Hanna and Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna from their Cleveland friends.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-20
Secretary of the Navy Long defends the naval appropriations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes on the keys to success which for him include courage, honesty and common sense. He then goes on to discuss the paths a man can take to success. Printed 1916 by Federated Publishing Company, New York.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1916
Announcement and list of events for Harvard Athletic Association Fall Meeting at Jarvis Field, Saturday, November 2, 1878. List of rules, events, and contestants. Winners and their times have been added in ink. Theodore Roosevelt is listed on the front as one of eight stewards of the event.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1878-11-02
“For President / William McKinley / of Ohio / For Vice President / Theodore Roosevelt / of New York / Plain facts about free silver / For Plain people / Issued by Leslie’s Weekly / Compiled by H.P. Lawson” Leaflet is explaining the silver standard debate.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1900
Booklet promoting simplified spelling, with introduction by Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1906
Booklet containing the text of a poem, in which soldiers in the West and South express their thanks for “Your Christ-like ministering” and express their hopes for peace. Signed on front cover by Laura F. Carow.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1864-03
The full title includes: “held under the auspices of the National Security League, Washington, D.C., January 26, 1917. Printed letter to S. Stanwood Menken, Esq., Chairman, Committee on Congress of Constructive Patriotism.” The letter commends the work the Congress is doing and discusses Americanism, preparedness, and citizenship.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1917-01-26
Reprint of newspaper editorial exhorting Americans to support their allies in Europe. This version credited to New York Tribune. (Same text appeared in the Kansas City Star, April 20, 1918.)
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1918
This inauguration program includes essays on Theodore Roosevelt (by Francis E. Leupp), Charles W. Fairbanks (no author listed), the Inauguration of the President (by Thomas Nelson Page), and the District of Columbia (by Henry B. F. Macfarland). Printed by W. F. Roberts Company. Booklet tied by red, white, and blue ribbon.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1905-03-04
Pamphlet with information on the Society of the Army of Santiago de Cuba and a membership list.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-01
An outline of the courses offered, students in attendance, and the cost of attendance for the William McKinley Normal and Industrial School.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01