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President Roosevelt has received several letters from Groton faculty and staff recommending that Theodore Roosevelt play on the third squad. Roosevelt agrees with their assessment because the risk of injury is too high simply to play on the second squad instead of the third.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-10
President Roosevelt is touched by Endicott Peabody’s thoughtfulness about Theodore Roosevelt his son. Roosevelt will write to Ted that he should not go on the “higher Eleven” this year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-10
Theodore Roosevelt will be allowed to play football on the Groton School second squad but President Roosevelt is uncertain if the risk is met by the reward and wants him to focus on studies. President Roosevelt has been spending time with the son of former President Garfield who is a great comfort.
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1903-10-04
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt have decided to allow Theodore Roosevelt Jr. to play and Roosevelt takes all responsibility if Ted is hurt.
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1903-10-04
President Roosevelt agrees with Pierre de Coubertin about muscle memory in growing males and adds his own points to Coubertin’s theory. As examples, Roosevelt describes his sons’ (Archibald, Kermit, and Theodore) and his own athletic interests and abilities. He comments on Coubertin’s opposing viewpoint to most English men – that physical development should be the “be-all and the end-all…business of life” – and agrees that young males should experiment with all forms of exercise and sports in order to keep up “a reasonable acquaintance with them” in later years.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-15
Wesley M. Ohr writes to Theodore Roosevelt about a previous time Roosevelt stopped by Ohr’s home in Catsonville, Maryland and entertained the Rough Riders of the city with stories. As Ohr’s son was present then, Ohr writes to Roosevelt about the athletic achievements of his son who wants to go to the Olympics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-06
William Rand Jr. writes to Theodore Roosevelt to invite him to a tennis match with Thomas W. Slocum in order to decide who is the champion.
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1911-06-05
Joel Elias Spingarn invites Theodore Roosevelt to the field day in Amenia, New York, inspired by Roosevelt’s Country Life Commission. Spingarn hopes Roosevelt’s support assures the event’s continuance and encourages the spread of similar events nationwide.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-29
Spalding’s editor James E. Sullivan sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the 1911 Spalding’s Official Athletic Almanac.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02
An enumeration of facts concerning the Roosevelt Athletic League.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
President Taft will open the Blind Workers Exhibition on April 26. There will be demonstrations of how blind merchants work, how blind students are educated, and how the blind enjoy games and recreation. The exhibition shows the public what is being done to help the blind. A list of committee members is included.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-15
President Roosevelt congratulates Madison, Wisconsin as a “beautiful city.” He discusses the university and its relation to city government, as well as the development of athletics and character at universities. Roosevelt also speaks of his visit to the Civil War memorial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-03
Announcement and list of events for Harvard Athletic Association Fall Meeting at Jarvis Field, Saturday, November 2, 1878. List of rules, events, and contestants. Winners and their times have been added in ink. Theodore Roosevelt is listed on the front as one of eight stewards of the event.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1878-11-02
Evert Jansen Wendell is pleased that Vice President Roosevelt has agreed to attend the international games on September 25. Arrangements are still being made for the luncheon and Wendell asks if August 29 would be convenient for Roosevelt. Wendell concludes by listing the current attendees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-29