Brazil--São Paulo

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he is sending him another check for $200 and inquires if he received the first check. He says all the family has been visiting and gives updates on their lives. He details his plans to visit Kermit in Sao Paulo and says that he, Archie and Quentin Roosevelt are getting ready for their trip to Arizona and the Grand Canyon. Roosevelt adds he has three books finished and ready to be published.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1913-06-30

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1914-01-31

Ambassador Griscom informs Secretary of State Root that Root’s visit was “of great material benefit to the political and commercial interests” that the United States has in Brazil and elsewhere in South America. For instance, a bill has been introduced to give preferential treatment to the United States with regard to tariffs, under which American goods would benefit from a 30-40% advantage over those of Germany, Italy, and France. Additionally, some state officials are pushing their employees to learn English and encouraging Brazilian students to seek American educational opportunities rather than those of Europe. To continue the positive feelings in Brazil, Griscom encourages a reciprocal tariff reduction for Brazil, a parcel-post convention between the two nations, improved speed to ship freight there, and better steamship communications.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-31

Kermit Roosevelt describes the work he is doing in Brazil. He finds the work very interesting and something he is fitted for. He also talks about the wildlife there and an encounter with a “barefooted old man” who brought him an armadillo, which he “saved.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912

Kermit Roosevelt expresses his regret that he could not be at home to take part in the “grand fight” of the Progressive Party, but feels it is for the best that he has come to Brazil. He tells Theodore Roosevelt that he will be trying a hand “at all the difficult smaller branches” of the project, and may be put in charge of the construction work afterward. He tells Roosevelt about the other men he works with and a fight he got into with one man.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-20

Kermit Roosevelt expresses his worry over the recent assassination attempt on Theodore Roosevelt and wishes he could be with him. He also discusses the work he is doing in Brazil and two wild mammals he saw while taking a break.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-15

Ambassador Griscom writes for the State Department’s records a short account of Secretary of State Root’s stay in Brazil. Griscom details those who took the voyage with Root, the dinners Root attended and gave, the dignitaries he met, and the cities he visited. Griscom will collect the speeches Root made during his Brazilian trip and transmit them to the department as soon as they are available.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-31

Kermit Roosevelt asks Theodore Roosevelt to send copies of a book to several people in Brazil. Kermit Roosevelt also describes how Belle Roosevelt is settling into their new home, and promises to write again soon about business.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915

Photograph showing Theodore Roosevelt leaving the Institute of Butantan with Secretary of the Interior Altino Arantes and other men in an automobile.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1913

Kermit Roosevelt was unable to attend the wedding but Ethel Roosevelt finally married Richard Derby. He has a new job working for the Anglo-Brazilian Forging, Steel Structural, and Importing Company.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1913-05-18

Kermit Roosevelt describes his new job and life in Brazil. He believes Brazil has a bright future.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1913-10-28

Kermit Roosevelt describes his time in South America, travel companions, and draws a small diagram of the land.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-1914