Books

Nicholas Longworth encloses a book that the author would like William Loeb to give to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-27

Creator(s)

Longworth, Nicholas, 1869-1931

George Haven Putnam is enclosing a royalty check for the Collier Edition of Roosevelt’s Works. Peter Fenelon Collier has a few more of the special editions to sell, but is confident that they will be purchased.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-16

Creator(s)

Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930

Attorney General Moody writes to President Roosevelt first discussing material that Moody found objectionable in The Sexual Life, a book by Dr. Malchow. Then Moody goes on to discuss a legal case involving Malchow and his book. Moody mentions several key figures, including physicians, who have petitioned for a pardon for Malchow.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-09

Creator(s)

Moody, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1917

Ralph Delahaye Paine is proud to report that his wife had a baby and both are in good health. Paine and his wife sincerely appreciate the letter and note of congratulations from President Roosevelt. Paine’s book, The Praying Skipper and Other Stories, will be published this week.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-31

Creator(s)

Paine, Ralph Delahaye, 1871-1925

Elisha Ely Garrison informs William Loeb that he does not want Loeb and President Roosevelt to think that it is him who is requesting that the phrase “With President Roosevelt’s Permission” be included in the book on which Robert Grier Cooke is working. Garrison does not think Cooke will push the matter too much.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-29

Creator(s)

Garrison, Elisha Ely, 1871-

Elisha Ely Garrison informs President Roosevelt about the progress of the book The Roosevelt Doctrine and asks for a portrait to be included in the front of the work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-21

Creator(s)

Garrison, Elisha Ely, 1871-

List of four books on topics related to Theodore Roosevelt, including two on foreign policy, one on John Burroughs, and one on Roosevelt’s exploration of the River of Doubt in South America by Candice Millard. While the rest of the entries are limited to name and author, Millard’s entry includes an excerpt from a favorable review. A picture of Theodore Roosevelt sitting in front of large ship model as Assistant Secretary of the Navy occupies most of the page.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2006

Creator(s)

Unknown

This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

Creator(s)

Unknown

This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

Creator(s)

Unknown

This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.

An advertisement for the Roosevelt Savings Bank of Garden City, New York, listing its various branch offices, follows the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.

An advertisement for the Roosevelt Savings Bank of Garden City, New York, listing its various branch offices, follows the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

Wallace Finley Dailey provides a brief history of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University, noting the collection’s beginnings as an effort of the Roosevelt Memorial Association and initially housed at the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace in New York City. He highlights those who have cared for the collection as well as historians who have made use of its resources in their published works. Harvard is currently constructing a new library on its campus, which will allow the collection to be housed in a modern setting.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1975

Creator(s)

Dailey, Wallace Finley

John C. Greenway sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of “Life in Mexico,” praising its account of early Mexican life and expressing disappointment at missing Roosevelt in New York. Greenway shares news of his travels, mentions political views including support for Taft’s veto of the Statehood Bill, and asks if Roosevelt received information about Jim Martin.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-13

Creator(s)

Greenway, John Campbell, 1872-1926

H. C. G. Moule thanks Annie Augusta King Cole for her letter and the photograph he sent. He also thanks her for the book from Charles Kingsley’s library she sent him. He hopes she is well and can come visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-14

Creator(s)

Moule, H. C. G. (Handley Carr Glyn), 1841-1920

Charles Scribner’s Sons receipt to The Outlook for the book African Game Trails.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-13

Creator(s)

Charles Scribner's Sons

Abbott Handerson Thayer writes about the critical response to his book “Concealing-Coloration in the Animal Kingdom.” Thayer provides several examples to support his argument that all animal coloration is camouflage. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-10

Creator(s)

Thayer, Abbott Handerson, 1849-1921

Melville B. Mahurin asks the recipient of the letter for a short summary of their ideas regarding what humanity’s ideas of religion, god, and morality would look like absent any influence of Christianity. Mahurin hopes to publish a collection of the answers, and feels that it “would make a book of priceless value.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-23

Creator(s)

Mahurin, Melville B. (Melville Brenton), 1848-1920

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Charles Zueblin for his letter and recommends he purchase The New Nationalism to read Roosevelt’s speeches.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-20

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

A book should be sent to Emily Florence Bax at the American Embassy in London. A second note confirms the book was sent on August 1, 1910.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-08-01

Creator(s)

Unknown

Paul L. Beaubien writes to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay regarding the findings of Dee Calderwood Taylor at the Elkhorn Ranch site. Beaubien has inquired regarding the status of Taylor’s report, and will forward any information he receives. Several books were loaned to Taylor to assist with his report, and Beaubien asks if Jay would consider donating a copy of Bill Sewall’s Story of T.R. to the park, as they do not have an official copy.

Collection

Midwest Archeological Center

Creation Date

1959-11-12

Creator(s)

Beaubien, Paul L., 1903-1962