Azores

Corinne Roosevelt Robinson is thrilled to hear that Archibald B. Roosevelt is recovering from his illness. She has been traveling on a steam ship and felt anxious when she could not receive news of his condition. Yet she has found time for relaxation in the captain’s suite. She has enjoyed traveling with her friends and seeing the picturesque coast of Africa and the Rock of Gibraltar.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-18

Creator(s)

Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933

President Roosevelt finds the actions of the Russians appalling but sees no way to help China and is not ready to fight in order to keep Manchuria open. He has suggested to Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody that a first-class battleship be sent to join the old cruisers of the European Squadron at Kiel. The German attitude has been “puerile” but if one battleship voyage can help Hermann Speck von Sternburg it will be worthwhile.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt has visited Masonic Lodges in the Azores and in Nairobi.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt states he does not know of any conspiracy in the freemason societies and discusses his experiences with international freemason lodges.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Francis B. Loomis suggests to President Roosevelt that he meet with the leaders in Europe in Azores in order to discuss a variety of topics such as foreign trade and the future relationship with China. Loomis thinks Roosevelt could accomplish more by meeting in person with the leaders than in using existing diplomatic channels, and could save the Hague Conference. Loomis suggests that the American people will feel a sense of pride in knowing their country is a “world power.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-11

Creator(s)

Loomis, Francis B. (Francis Butler), 1861-1948

Theodore Roosevelt reportedly referred to the Portuguese residents wanting to name a park in the Azores after him by a derogatory term in his communication to Secretary of State Philander C. Knox.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-26

Creator(s)

Unknown

Kermit Roosevelt is on his travels with Theodore Roosevelt across the Mediterranean and Middle East. They have been busy reading, visiting ruins, and taking photographs.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1909-04-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Theodore Roosevelt continues his journey to Africa, having been welcomed at several stops throughout the trip. Messina was a disaster in the wake of the recent earthquake, and Roosevelt was extremely proud of the small group of United States Navy men who were performing their jobs admirably and efficiently. Kermit Roosevelt is proving to be an ideal traveling companion.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-04-13

Theodore Roosevelt writes his daughter Alice that Kermit Roosevelt has been the nicest traveling companion and that the Azores and Gibraltar worth seeing. The front of the postcard is a picture of the Southport Gates of Gibraltar.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-04-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling clarifies the location of the North Atlantic Battleship Squadron which only traveled to the Azores and not to Europe. The regular squadron of cruisers in the Mediterranean was given orders to assist in the reception of President Emile Loubet at Marseilles, France.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-04

Creator(s)

Darling, Charles Hial, 1859-1944