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This advertisement features a parade of Republican elephants and urges the citizens of Indiana to vote for President Roosevelt and Indiana Senator Charles W. Fairbanks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11
A promotional pamphlet that welcomes “our Chicago guests” to Bismarck and features an image of Theodore Roosevelt’s log cabin on the North Dakota State Capitol grounds. The pamphlet reminds its guests about the advances in North Dakota like “17 miles of cement walks,” “local and long distance telephones,” and the presence of two transcontinental railroads among others.
1909-06-01
Postcard featuring a color portrait of Theodore Roosevelt in a golden frame. Below the portrait is a quote from Roosevelt, “All of us, no matter from which land our parents came, no matter in what way we may severally worship our Creator, must stand shoulder to shoulder in a United America.” The reverse of the card indicates that it was published by the George E. Keith Company “Makers of Walk-Over Shoes.”
1920-1950
Advertising postcard for the Hastings Clothing Company. The front of the postcard features a “this day in history” calendar for December 1912, and a black and white portrait of Theodore Roosevelt with a short biography highlighting his focus on conservation issues. The reverse of the card encourages people to visit Hastings Clothing Company at Post and Grant Avenue, San Francisco.
1912-12-04
The “Rev. Dr. N. Dorser” sits at a table writing testimonials about the quality of various products, such as the “magnificent House Cleaning number” of a magazine, and “Before Using” and “After Using” portraits that illustrate the benefits of taking “Gold Brick Pills.” Caption: Obliging and “disinter[…] endorsement, at the service of every advertiser who applies to him.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1897-04-28
Advertisement, with testimonials, for the globes and maps of the International Globe Company.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
In a busy street scene in a city, numerous electric signs advertise cafes, theaters, restaurants, and cigarettes. Also shown are pedestrians on the sidewalks and automobiles on the street.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1914-10-10
Frank P. McLennan is assisting with advertisements in Emporia, Kansas, while William Allen White is away. He writes to George B. Cortelyou asking if President Roosevelt still finds matters humorous under the weight of his job. If so, he has sent something humorous for Roosevelt. If not, McLennan instructs Cortelyou to throw it in the wastebasket.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-24
Henry Hellman will remove President Roosevelt’s name from the prospectus and advertising.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-08
Montgomery Roosevelt Schuyler requests a meeting with President Roosevelt. He would like Roosevelt & Schuyler to be named “purveyors to ‘the White House.'”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-25
William T. Blaine, president of the International Globe Company, requests that Vice President Roosevelt review their products and provide an “expression of favorable opinion.” Blaine claims that their inexpensive globes are within the reach of every family and can provide “understanding of human affairs and events.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-03