Associations, institutions, etc.--Publishing

Nineteen numbered paragraphs detail the work and programs of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). The paragraphs describe the various activities of the TRA from its support of historical sites related to the life of Theodore Roosevelt to its establishment of chapters scattered across the United States. An illustration of Pine Knot, Roosevelt’s presidential retreat in Virginia, appears at the end of the list.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2004

Creator(s)

Theodore Roosevelt Association

The “Notes” section reports on the publication of a new edition of The Man in the Arena, a collection of speeches and essays by Theodore Roosevelt, published by the Theodore Roosevelt Association and now revised and reformatted for distribution to members of the United States military. The second page of the section features a “Books to Buy” essay that promotes seven titles about or relating to Roosevelt, including biographies by Stacey A. Cordery, Kathleen Dalton, and Edmund Morris.

A picture of the cover of The Man in the Arena and a photograph of Roosevelt working at his desk at Sagamore Hill appear in the section.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2004

Report on the annual meeting and dinner of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) held in October 2003 in New York City. The report highlights three awards conferred by the TRA and the annual elections for members of the executive committee, board of trustees, and the advisory board. The report also touches on reports from various officers and committees, and it highlights the TRA’s involvement in publishing, art exhibitions, and documentary films about Theodore Roosevelt. The section closes with a look at the field trips undertaken by the members of the TRA in and around New York City to Roosevelt-related sites.

Three photographs from the annual dinner appear in the report.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2004

This edition of the “News & Notes” section provides brief notices of three books, all of which have some content related to Theodore Roosevelt. The section also promotes the website, upcoming annual meetings, and publications of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). It also lists the roster of historians and biographers scheduled to speak at a symposium marking the centennial of Roosevelt’s presidency scheduled for September 2001, and it includes a text box listing the officers of the TRA. Two photographs of the Medals of Honor awarded to Roosevelt and his son, Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt, supplement the text.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2001

Creator(s)

Unknown

The varied work and programs of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) are listed under nineteen topic headings, all of which are addressed in brief paragraphs. These include programs like the teddy bears for hospitalized children, police awards in major cities, and the support of historical sites related to the life of Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2001

Creator(s)

Unknown

This edition of “News and Notes” opens with news of the History Channel’s production of another documentary film about Theodore Roosevelt. The report provides some details about its production and highlights members of the Roosevelt family who have roles in the film. “News and Notes” highlights the journey of “Bully” the moose from Alaska to Colorado to the USS Theodore Roosevelt; the trophy mount was acquired by members of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). A posthumous award for Roosevelt from the United States Navy Memorial Foundation and a conservation roundtable sponsored by the TRA receive attention as do a number of personnel changes at Roosevelt related historic sites like Sagamore Hill.

The section promotes the TRA’s website, its Theodore Roosevelt CD-ROM, and the association’s next annual meeting. Two photographs from the production of the History Channel documentary and a photograph of Bully the moose with the commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt appear in the section. 

Advertisement and order form for seven books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1987

Advertisement and order form for six books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include three titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and two collections of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and a biography of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and a history of Sagamore Hill.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1984

History of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) that chronicles the TRA’s work to preserve historic sites associated with Theodore Roosevelt and its work in collecting documents, providing natural history research grants, and publishing books and a journal on Roosevelt. The article explains the governance of the TRA and provides profiles of its Executive Director, John A. Gable, and its President, William Davison Johnston.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1983

Creator(s)

Unknown

Advertisement and order form for six books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include three titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and two collections of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and a biography of Edith Kermit Roosevelt and a history of Sagamore Hill.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1983

Article that relays the mission statement and purpose of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). It also gives examples of the TRA’s work such as the preservation of historic sites associated with Theodore Roosevelt, sponsoring student contests, and funding research grants awarded by the American Museum of Natural History. It also discusses the TRA’s publications and its governance.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1983

Creator(s)

Unknown

History of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) that chronicles the TRA’s work to preserve historic sites associated with Theodore Roosevelt and its work in collecting documents, providing natural history research grants, and publishing books and a journal on Roosevelt.

A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt seated at a desk accompanies the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1983

Brief notice about the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) that notes its work to preserve historic sites associated with Theodore Roosevelt, its support of the Roosevelt collection at Harvard University, and its publishing ventures, including the TRA Journal. The article also discusses the governance of the TRA and lists some of its past and present leadership.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

Creator(s)

Unknown

Advertisement and order form for six books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include three titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and two collections of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and a biography of Edith Kermit Roosevelt and a history of Sagamore Hill.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

Advertisement and order form for five books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include two titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and a collection of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and histories of the Bull Moose party and Sagamore Hill.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

Advertisement and order form for six books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include three titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and two collections of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and a biography of Edith Kermit Roosevelt and a history of Sagamore Hill.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

John A. Gable provides a comprehensive report on the work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) in 1981. He details the TRA’s support of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, and he notes the association’s financial support of Youngs Memorial Cemetery, the adjacent Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, and the American Museum of Natural History. Gable also reports on the association’s support of student essay and speaking contests, additions to the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University, and the Roosevelt Genealogical Project. He notes the growth in membership and dues for the TRA, and he lists the articles published in 1981 in the TRA Journal. Gable highlights the work of David McCullough and Edmund Morris on Theodore Roosevelt and gives examples of the TRA’s support of the various historical sites associated with the life of Roosevelt.

A drawing of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Historical Site and photographs of John A. Gable with members of the faculty of Richland College and with TRA President William Johnston and David McCullough are included in the report.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982