Photograph of a lion
A close-up photograph of a lion taken by Friedrich Bronsart von Schellendorf.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-09
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Africa, East
Letter from Bernhard Dernburg to Wilhelm Eduard von Schoen
German secretary of state Bernhard Dernburg informs State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the German Empire Wilhelm Eduard von Schoen that instructions have been sent to German East Africa to grant President Roosevelt all possible support while hunting in the territory there. Dernburg lists a number of the animal species that can be found in German East Africa, which differ from the species in British East Africa. He would like to be informed of Roosevelt’s itinerary and do what he can to further entice Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-11-13
British East Africa
This travel magazine provides information about planning a trip to British East Africa, including booking a trip, scheduling shipments, game laws, transportation, and all other details associated with a trip to Africa. The magazine includes pictures from British East Africa and a list of game animals in the area.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07
Extract of Letters from Earl of Selborne and Edward North Buxton
The Earl of Selborne invites President Roosevelt to stay with him, should the reports of his making a hunting trip to South Africa be true. Edward North Buxton outlines an itinerary that Roosevelt could follow for his hunting trip in Africa, and states that he believes that 12 months is too long to spend in the wilderness.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-06-01
Advertisement for Boma Trading Co.
A clipping advertising for the Boma Trading Company, which says that it will outfit safaris for scientific, sporting, and trading purposes. Interested persons should contact Captain George Hutton Riddell in Nairobi, or W. H. Hooker in London.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07
Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward North Buxton forwards President Roosevelt some letters from his cousins describing their experiences in British East Africa. He also advises Roosevelt about who the proper people would be to contact regarding his upcoming time in Africa, and predicts that they will all enthusiastically help Roosevelt gain access to the best places for hunting. Buxton acknowledges that the route Roosevelt takes will depend on the time of year that he is on his safari, and says he can give more advice once Roosevelt’s plans are firmer.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-04
Letter from Alfred E. Pease to Edward North Buxton
Alfred E. Pease updates Edward North Buxton about life at his ranch in Africa. Pease says that his wife Helen Ann Fowler Pease and daughter Lavender Mary Pease are getting more adjusted to the “very rough life.” Pease is amazed by the amount of game in the area and says it no longer seems strange to see such a diverse lot of animals. He details several attempts to hunt wildebeest, hyenas, and lions and concludes by discussing the output of his farm.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-02-02
Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to Theodore Roosevelt
Frederick Courteney Selous thanks President Roosevelt for the generosity of writing a foreword for his new book, African Nature Notes and Reminiscences, especially considering Roosevelt’s other important duties. Selous wishes he could get J. H. Patterson to contribute a chapter about his experiences with the man-eating lions of Tsavo, but Patterson has just written his own book on the topic. Selous discusses his dealings with the publishing industry and his recent works, A Hunter’s Wanderings in Africa and Recent Hunting Trips in British North America. Selous has had to cancel his hunting trips this year due to losses in many of his investments. Recently Selous was in Turkey, but had to leave because it was unsafe. Selous thanks Roosevelt for the photographs of him on his horse Roswell, noting that “he must be a splendid animal to carry a man of your weight over a brush hurdle.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-06-20
Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward North Buxton informs President Roosevelt that the elephant rifle is ready, and that he hopes to send it to Roosevelt for any adjustments. Buxton has spoken with Ambassador Whitelaw Reid, who believes he will be able to send the gun as a foreign office parcel. He sends Roosevelt a list of the people who donated to have the gun made for Roosevelt, and says that they all wish Roosevelt a good time on safari in British East Africa.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-20
Lumbwa industrial mission
Willis R. Hotchkiss describes the progress of his missionary work at Lumbwa in British East Africa.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12
General map of railway
This series of three maps depicts various Uganda Railway stations in British East Africa and the boundary between this and the game reserve. The author of the annotations has also marked elements of their estate and natural phenomena of interest.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908
Everybody’s Africa
In honor of President Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari, C. Bryson Taylor writes about the sights, conditions, hazards, and necessary supplies of a hunting trip in safari. Taylor details the guides, provisions, ammunition, and medicines travelers will need when embarking into the “dark and brooding heart” of Africa. Taylor also weaves in two fictional stories about previous hunting parties, which demonstrate the harshness of the expeditions.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-01-09
Diary of Theodore Roosevelt from March 23 to December 31, 1909
Diary of Theodore Roosevelt kept while he was big game hunting in Africa with his son Kermit. Includes numbers and names of animals killed as well as drawings of animals with where they were shot. No entries for January through 23 March. End of the volume includes addresses and a list of books.
Collection
Creation Date
1909