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About the Theodore Roosevelt Association……..

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

About the Theodore Roosevelt Association……..

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

T. R Collection at Harvard: A Report

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

Letter from John Campbell Greenway to Theodore Roosevelt

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

Letter from H. C. G. Moule to Annie Augusta King Cole

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

Why animals concealing coloration has not been recognized

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

Receipt from Charles Scribner’s Sons to The outlook

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

Rays from a thousand stars

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

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Zueblin

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

Note regarding book to be sent to Emily Florence Bax

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

Memorandum from Paul L. Beaubien to John W. Jay

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

Postcard from Emma Gardner to James B. Gardner

Emma Gardner tells her brother John that she will send him a book in the mail. Front of postcard reads, “A Square Deal for Every Man Theodore Roosevelt,” with an image of Roosevelt in front of an American flag.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1909-11-17

Creator(s)

Gardner, Emma, 1884-1920

Letter from John Hay to William Loeb

Secretary of State Hay writes to William Loeb to inform him that a copy of “The Wilderness Hunter,” by President Roosevelt has been received by the Department of State and will be forwarded to the U.S. Minister at Bangkok for presentation to Chulalongkorn, King of Siam.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-05

Creator(s)

Hay, John, 1838-1905

Letter from Frederick William Holls to Theodore Roosevelt

With his friendly note, Frederick William Holls includes a copy of Baron von Kallay’s pamphlet on Hungary and a copy of Mr. Balch’s book on the Alaska Boundary, both of which he thinks will interest him. He wanted to send a copy of the “Bible for Learners,” however, the edition he preferred was out of print and he will forward another edition to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-17

Creator(s)

Holls, Frederick William, 1857-1903

Letter from Hamlin Garland to Theodore Roosevelt

Hamlin Garland appreciates President Roosevelt’s efforts in regard to the “cattle barons on public land” and to do the right thing in Cuba. Garland praises a book from Roosevelt that had a personal message. He also praises the president as a good and honest man.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-01

Creator(s)

Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940