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Postcard showing a panoramic view of a street and buildings in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that the first building on the right is the city’s leading theater and directly faces a little park.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the most attractive spots in the city. On the right you see the Municipal Theater Bldg and across the St from here is the”
Postcard showing a tree-lined walkway in a park. Charles C. Myers comments that the tropical vegetation of Algiers, Algeria, make it a beautiful summer resort.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “beautiful city park filled with tropical vegitation [sic]–plants and trees of all kinds.”
Postcard showing a group of Arab individuals with camels. Charles C. Myers notes that the individuals are bringing a load of goods for the markets.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A group of Bedouns [sic] as they are coming from across the desert into the city. Much of the fruit is brought from across the desert and from the manu oasis in the desert where a fine quality of fruit is found.”
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a row of buildings on a slope in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that the city is a good place to get many goods, especially silks, at a discount.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A closer view of some of the buildings, showing that the architecture is of modern times and some parts of the city are beautiful.”
Postcard showing a panoramic view of an open city plaza surrounded by buildings. Charles C. Myers notes that it is the ball ground and athletic area of Algiers, Algeria.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the open places or game grounds for all kinds of games and amusement also showing the steep hillside that the hill is built on.”
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a street and buildings in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that this street is one of the principal business streets.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the well improved streets of the city.”
Postcard showing a panoramic view of Algiers, Algeria, as seen from the waterfront. Numerous buildings visible in the background and many boats at the dock in the foreground. Charles C. Myers comments on the variety of ethnic groups living in the city. He notes that nice scenery surrounds the city, which is “really a French city.”
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Algiers is a city of about 100 thousand population, capital of Algeria which country belongs to the French. The city is mostly French but many nations are well represented there. It is a very nice place to visit and we found quite a few people who spoke English so we enjoyed our visit very much. The city is beautifully located on the southern shores of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and at the foot of the mountain range. This is a panorama view of part of the city as seen from the breakwater. We enjoyed an automobile ride about the city and when the guide took us to the top of the mountain back of the city we was much surprised to see such a beautiful picture. To the south as far as the eye could reach lay the great desert, to the West and the northwest lay the mountains covered with a beautiful green blanket of tropical vegitation [sic], down below us lay the beautiful white city while to the north and east lay the beautiful deep blue waters of the Mediterranean as if in a sweet dream of peace.
Most all of the buildings of the city are of stone or cement, the roof as well as the walls, so from a distance as up on the high mountains the city looks as the great White City of Palestine.”
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a street and buildings in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that most of the buildings are made from white stone, which makes for a beautiful view when framed against the blue Mediterranean Sea.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a closer view of part of the city, showing one of the principal boulevards of the city. They also have an excellent electric car system.”
Charles C. Myers describes a series of eight postcards illustrating his visit to Algiers, Algeria.
Charles C. Myers Collection
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The author discusses Italy’s decision to intervene in Tripoli, comparing it to previous movements by countries to bring modern civilization into unruly places. If peace talks and international arbitration were able to control the world, Western civilization would not be what it is today.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
First Assistant Secretary of State Loomis summarizes for William Loeb the situation regarding the removal of Aaron Homer Byington from the Consulship at Naples, Italy, and how Jerome A. Quay came to be appointed there, including the influence of Senator Orville Hitchcock Platt and friends of the late Senator Matthew Stanley Quay in the matter. Loomis suggests alternate posts for Byington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-28
President Roosevelt sends Sydney Brooks a copy of a letter he wrote to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge accurately predicting the outcome of the recent presidential election. He is greatly amused to hear about the reaction of the British press to his involvement in the campaign of president-elect William H. Taft, and briefly comments on American politics. Roosevelt is glad to be joining the staff of The Outlook after leaving the presidency, and is looking forward to his safari, which he has received a great deal of help planning from his British friends. He is sorry to learn that a number of American papers have been attacking Britain for its rule over India, and says that he believes that while there have been faults committed, it is nevertheless “one of the mighty feats of civilization.” He also notes that some British papers have criticized the United States for its work in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-20
President Roosevelt did not realize how interested Senator Platt was in the career of Aaron Homer Byington, United States Consul in Naples when he acted to assign Senator Matthew Stanley Quay’s brother to that post. Roosevelt offers to assign Byington to a choice of other Mediterranean posts. In a postscript, Roosevelt asks Platt to “let up on that delegate bill,” allowing Alaska a delegate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-28
Augusta Saint-Gaudens tells Theodore Roosevelt that after doing as he suggested and writing to Thomas J. O’Brien, and Mr. Fox, the secretary of the American Art Department, she received the enclosed letter. Saint-Gaudens would prefer the King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III, to have the medal made by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, which he first selected, and would appreciate any suggestions Roosevelt may have to help her accomplish this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
Under instructions from the German government, Baron von dem Bussche-Haddenhausen requests a confirmation from the U.S. government concerning the suggestion that a Moroccan conference be held in Tangiers, Morocco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-14