Calling card of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
A calling card titled “Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt,” on which Edith Roosevelt writes, “The axel of Quentin’s plane.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1924-03
Your TR Source
Air warfare
Letter from George L. Olson to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
George L. Olson writes to give Edith Roosevelt two black and white photographs taken August 3, 1918, while serving in France. Photographs are of Quentin Roosevelt’s grave site and crashed airplane. Envelope is included.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1924-12-11
Creator(s)
Letter from Myron T. Herrick to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
Myron T. Herrick writes to Edith Roosevelt sending a portion of Quentin Roosevelt’s airplane’s axel-bed, found at his grave, August 11, 1918, by a French officer, Captain Jacobson. He sends best wishes to Ethel and Richard.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1924-03-24
Creator(s)
Letter from Alfred Leon Jacobson to Myron T. Herrick
This letter is regarding admiration for American army; encloses a sketch of Quentin Roosevelt’s gravesite, area of impact of airplane and metal pieces, etc.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1924-03-08
Creator(s)
Declaration d’ authencite
A declaration from Alfred Leon Jacobson, a French artillery officer, who found portion of axel-bed of Quentin Roosevelt’s airplane, August 11, 1919.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1924-03-06
Creator(s)
Letter from John Corrigan to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
John Corrigan, American Consul in Charbourg, France, thanks Edith Roosevelt for sending a photograph of Quentin Roosevelt and a Scribner’s memorial book on his life and military record. Both have been delivered to Captain Thouroude, commanding officer of the French frigate named for Quentin Roosevelt, for display on the ship.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1923-06-04
Creator(s)
Extract of a letter from Philip J. Roosevelt
An excerpt of a letter from Philip J. Roosevelt describing the details of Quentin Roosevelt’s last mission.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918
Creator(s)
Extracts from letters by John F. Wheelock
This is a collection of extracts from letters written by Lieutenant Wheelock. There are 3 entries dated July 8, 14, and 23 which describe Quentin Roosevelt’s final days in the military in France.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918
Creator(s)
Envelope sent from unknown with contents of Quentin Roosevelt’s airplane
This is an envelope with contents of Quentin Roosevelt’s airplane – the cloth (not enclosed) appeared to be bloodstained and had stained the envelope as well.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918
Creator(s)
List of enemy airplanes brought down by The First Pursuit Group
A list of enemy airplanes brought down by the First Pursuit Group ordered by Major Atkinson and sent by Romer Shawhan. It lists names of the American pilots, how many enemy airplanes they brought down what squad they were in (94th, 95th, 27th or 147th), etc. Quentin Roosevelt’s information can be found on the second page.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-08-11
Creator(s)
Letter from Archie Earnshaw to A. Earnshaw
Archie Earnshaw writes to Captain A. Earnshaw and encloses a piece of Quentin Roosevelt’s airplane from where Quentin’s plane fell.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-08-17
Creator(s)
Fragment of Quentin Roosevelt’s plane
This is an artifact found by soldier Archie Earnshaw which consists of coated fabric from Quentin Roosevelt’s airplane.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918
Creator(s)
L’aviateur Quentin Roosevelt
This newspaper clipping states that Quentin Roosevelt died in airplane combat.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07-28
Creator(s)
L’Americain au combat..
This article describes final combat between Quentin Roosevelt and German pilot Greper and states that German aviators buried Quentin with military honors.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07-25
Creator(s)
Memorandum from German Command Headquarters to Theodore Roosevelt
This memorandum sent from the German Army Corps Headquarters to Theodore Roosevelt states officially that Quentin Roosevelt’s body was identified with two bullets to the head after a “struggle” between 12 American aviators and 7 German pilots.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07-24
Creator(s)
Newspaper clipping from Journal de Geneve
This newspaper clipping describes Quentin Roosevelt’s final airplane combat with German pilot Greper.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07-23
Creator(s)
Newspaper article from Rappel
This newspaper article states that Quentin Roosevelt’s death has been confirmed by a German source and describes Quentin’s final airplane battle.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07-22
Creator(s)
Le sort de Quentin Roosevelt
This newspaper article states that Quentin Roosevelt’s death has been confirmed by a German source and describes Quentin’s final airplane battle.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07-22
Creator(s)
Comment mourt Quentin Roosevelt
This newspaper article states that Quentin Roosevelt’s death has been confirmed by a German source and describes Quentin’s final airplane battle.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07-22
Creator(s)
Comment fut tué en duel aérien Quentin Roosevelt
A newspaper clipping reporting that German authorities have confirmed the death of Quentin Roosevelt and details the report.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07-22