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The beach at Carpinteria, California, where Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and his new wife Eleanor Butler Roosevelt spent part of their honeymoon with the Stewart Edward Whites. On the right is the bungalow in which they stayed.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-06
Douglas Robinson would be happy to look at President Roosevelt’s deed to Bamie to determine what his rights are on the driveway to the beach at Oyster Bay. However, Robinson does not have access to a copy of the deed and suggests it may be better if the president asks Bamie about it, since she may have her copy in Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-11
Unknown
Edward H. Mitchell (Publisher)
English
Unknown
Colorized postcard showing a crowd of individuals on the beach and in the water in Dumaguete on Negro Island. In the foreground, four individuals carry a litter on their shoulders in the water. Several buildings and structures are in the background, behind the crowd.
Unknown
1908
English
(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term
1908
English
(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term
1908
English
(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term
1908
English
(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term
1908
English
(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term
This postcard shows a view of Weymouth Bay from Greenhill gardens. A walking path runs among several grassy hillsides scattered with bushes and flowers. Benches line the path, while on the hilllsides sit several folding chairs. The benches face towards Weymouth Bay and its beach, along which several bathing tents are arrayed.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view of the city’s Alexandra gardens and beach. The area is full of people strolling along the paths and by the water. Charles C. Myers notes that during the visit of the American Battleships to England, the English people were consistently friendly and pleasant.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This postcard shows Weymouth’s Esplanade–a long beach stretching along a road and row of buildings. Many people walk both on the beach and the nearby sidewalk. On the beach can be seen many movable huts. Charles C. Myers points out a clock tower visible midway down the beach.
1910
Edward Hitch; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This postcard highlights a view of Weymouth’s promenade. On one side the path is bordered by the sandy beach, while on the other a road on the other side of a hedge. A long row of buildings stands further beyond, in front of which automobiles drive. In the distance stands a clock tower.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This postcard shows the crowded beach of Weymouth, England, on a summer’s day. A British Red Ensign flag flies on the beach, and slightly behind stands a tall clock tower. Abutting the beach is a long row of buildings.
1910
Ed. H. Seward; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This postcard shows Weymouth’s Greenhill Gardens, which sit near the city’s long shoreline between two footpaths. Benches line the sides of the paths, while pedestrians walk nearby. Several buildings can be seen in the near background, while beyond there are green rolling hills.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This postcard shows a view of a beach near Colombo, Ceylon. Four people walk towards the camera, while behind the beach is lined with palm trees. Charles C. Myers says that these beaches compare closely with those at Honolulu, Hawaii.
1908
Plâté & Co., Ceylon; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
Postcard showing several people walking along Cheltenham Beach in Auckland, New Zealand. Charles C. Myers notes the beach is part of a bathing resort.
1908
The Wanganui Photo Co.; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This photograph depicts a beach near a seaside hotel. Many finely dressed people sit on a wall on the edge of a beach, while many more stroll on the shaded grass behind. Several children play on the sand. Midway down the beach several figures operate a large canoe, while the hotel stands in the distance.
1911
Postcard with color illustration of two teddy bears looking towards the ocean with beach buckets and shovels in hand. “What are the wild waves saying” is printed on the left side of the card. On the reverse, the sender asks her cousin, “how would you like to take a stroll with us?”
1908-09-03
Postcard featuring a color illustration of two teddy bears building a sandcastle on a beach. Above the image is printed “Having a nice time.” On the reverse of the card, the sender asks her cousin if he would like to join such a crowd.
1908-09-03