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Frank S. Wood sends Theodore Roosevelt a photograph he took at Roosevelt Dam showing an arrow reflected in the water.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-08
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-11-30
Greenway, John Campbell, 1872-1926
Ernest Harvier tells Theodore Roosevelt that Roosevelt’s “insurgent friends” saw wins in a recent California election and encloses a newspaper clipping from a Los Angeles newspaper that recognizes the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. He hopes Roosevelt does not get involved with a local canvass, which Harvier disagrees with.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
H. A. Evans is a young man with $8000.00 looking to invest. He has heard about the Salt River Valley under the Roosevelt Dam and hopes Theodore Roosevelt will give him information on the water rights, soil, and production quality of this area.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
On March 18, 1911, Theodore Roosevelt spoke at the dedication of Roosevelt Dam. Providing irrigation for the Salt River Valley area of the territory of Arizona, the dam is largely the result of Roosevelt’s reclamation efforts while President. On driveway along the top of the dam, Roosevelt, officials, and crowd look intently over the side of the dam. Roosevelt has probably just pushed the electric switch opening the sluice gates on the dam’s northern slope. Long shot of Roosevelt addressing crowd, with the following officials identified behind him on the platform: Richard E. Sloan, territorial Governor of Arizona; Louis C. Hill, engineer in charge of dam construction; and Benjamin A. Fowler, president of the National Irrigation Congress.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1911-03-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit from his Western speaking trip to say how much the family are enjoying themselves, though he cannot stand all the speaking and this is the last speaking trip he will take. He encloses letters from safari agency owner Leslie J. Tarlton and Alfred E. Pease. Roosevelt is concerned at how sick Tarlton and his partner V. M. Newland were and he wants Kermit to write to Tarlton.
1911-04-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit and asks him to give the enclosed note to Phil but not to tell Hall. He talks about how much he enjoyed seeing the Grand Canyon and Roosevelt Dam as well as the Evans School in Mesa, Arizona, which Archie Roosevelt is attending. Other than those stops, the trip has been very difficult.
1911-03-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to discuss the honor list of animal kills from the Camp Fire Club and tell him he does not have to join the club unless he really wants to. He is glad Kermit ran in the 1,000 yard race and glad he has decided to stop training. Roosevelt says his trip to Chicago was a success but he is worked to the limit. He will be heading west soon to see Roosevelt Dam and the Grand Canyon, and perhaps to make some speeches in California.
1911-03-02
An index to accompany a souvenir album of photographs compiled by Walter J. Lubken of the Roosevelt Dam. Photographs not included.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1911-03-18
Part of “Theodore Roosevelt: His Life Reviewed in Pictures,” this photo depicts the Theodore Roosevelt Dam on the Salt River in Arizona. Theodore Roosevelt dedicated the dam on March 18, 1911. Caption on verso summarizes how Roosevelt became president and lists some of his accomplishments.
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President Roosevelt addresses the crowd at the dedication of the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona and tells them about how the dam came to be. He knows the value of irrigation to the west, and through hard work, he was able to convince the east of the necessity of irrigation. Roosevelt congratulates all of the people involved with the construction of the dam and reflects on the honor of having the dam named after him. He considers the two material achievements he is most proud of in his administration to be the construction of the Panama Canal and the irrigation work in the western United States. Roosevelt also further reflects on what it means to be a citizen and the duty of Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-18
Theodore Roosevelt received Alfred E. Pease’s letter, as he had hoped. He is currently visiting Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt and comments that the happiness of his children is his greatest concern. He recounts hunting bongos with George Grey in Africa and bird watching with his brother, Edward Grey, in England. The news of George Grey’s death by a lion saddened him, and he considers the dangers of lion hunting. Roosevelt discusses his family and their recent trip. While happy at home, Roosevelt would consider another scientific expedition through Asia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-01
Theodore Roosevelt noticed Kermit Roosevelt’s “delicate hint” in his question about Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt and the Pudding and, therefore, sends a check for sixty dollars. He agrees with Kermit about the foolishness of the Camp Fire Club’s hunting honor list. Roosevelt tries to avoid joining clubs but still pays membership fees for many without returns in pleasure or profit. Unfortunately, Roosevelt’s library is too full of books like A. D. Melvin’s. While he is pleased Kermit ran the races, Roosevelt is glad he is finished with training. Quentin Roosevelt enjoyed Kermit’s visit to Groton School. Roosevelt dreads being overworked on his trips and wants to enjoy time with family and visit the Grand Canyon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Charles A. Van Der Veer that Roosevelt is satisfied with the plans in place for him to visit and dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. However, plans for the Sunday after should be paused because he may wish to leave early so he can get to Mesa to spend as much time as possible with his son Archie. The secretary says that Roosevelt is pleased with all other plans for him in Arizona. He adds that Roosevelt particularly wants to meet with the Rough Riders in Mesa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
Theodore Roosevelt tells Mary Francis Severance that arrangements have already been made to go to the Theodore Roosevelt Dam in Arizona. He looks forward to seeing her and her husband Cordenio there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
Frank Harper finalizes Theodore Roosevelt’s travel plans with C. J. Blanchard. He notes that Roosevelt can speak in El Paso, Texas, but cannot be late arriving in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He asks Blanchard for information about the Grand Canyon, Theodore Roosevelt Dam, and El Paso.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs C. J. Blanchard of Roosevelt’s traveling schedule for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and Ethel Roosevelt Derby will accompany him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
Theodore Roosevelt informs Major Llewellyn that he will pass through New Mexico on his way to the Theodore Roosevelt Dam, and if anyone wants to speak with him, he is at their service. Roosevelt hopes that Llewellyn, Dave Lee, and other members of his regiment will come see him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary details Roosevelt’s Arizona travel itinerary for John P. Orme. He suggests Orme shares it with C. J. Blanchard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-16
Theodore Roosevelt will visit his son Archie’s school while in Arizona to see the Roosevelt Dam. While he and Mrs. Roosevelt will not ride “wild and dangerous” steeds like Archie’s favorite horse Diabolo, he is pleased his son has taken to riding.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-05