Postcard from Kermit Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt
Kermit Roosevelt writes to his nephew Quentin regarding Quentin Roosevelt’s grave. Black and white image of gravesite.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1927
Your TR Source
Burial
Letter from Ada Estella Hall Ballard to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
Ada Estella Hall Ballard writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to offer her birthday wishes. She encloses a postcard of Quentin Roosevelt’s grave and print clipping of Quentin. She writes that her husband served in World War I and knew both Quentin and Theodore Roosevelt.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1933-08-08
Creator(s)
Postcard of the grave of Quentin Roosevelt from Edwin L. Ballard to Ada Estella Hall Ballard
A black and white postcard of Quentin Roosevelt’s grave, sent to Ada Estella Hall Ballard by her husband, Edwin L. Ballard, from the Rhineland in 1919. Attached is a clipping of Quentin Roosevelt in uniform.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1919
Creator(s)
Postcard of the grave of Quentin Roosevelt
A black and white postcard of Quentin Roosevelt’s grave; wooden cross, wood fence
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
Unknown
Creator(s)
Letter from John E. Lewis to Theodore Roosevelt
John E. Lewis writes Theodore Roosevelt about his memories of finding Quentin Roosevelt’s grave in July 1918. Lewis believes he was the first American soldier to make an attempt to decorate and beautify the grave. His unit built a fence and placed a wooden cross. Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army held a service. Lewis also asked a French priest to conduct a service at the grave. German bombers dropped wreaths, flowers, and a card on the grave to salute “our brave adversary.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1939-03-19
Creator(s)
Letter from Rene Brierre to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
Rene Brierre writes to Edith Roosevelt regarding tomb of Quentin Roosevelt, Memorial Day, American Legion etc. Calling card included, references Brierre as delegate to American Legion.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1946-06-20
Creator(s)
A corner of a foreign field which is forever American: the grave of Quentin Roosevelt
A black and white photograph of Quentin Roosevelt’s grave. Text at bottom of photograph reads, “A Corner Of A Foreign Field Which Is Forever American: The Grave Of Quentin Roosevelt”, Son of Theodore Roosevelt Who Was Shot Down By German Airplanes at Chamery. near Fere-en-Tardenois, Decorated With Flowers on Memorial Day.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918
Creator(s)
Letter from Frederick Wilhelm Zinn to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
Captain Zinn writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, including a copy of the official German record of Quentin Roosevelt’s death and place of burial. He advises that Berlin’s Central Effects Depot has two packages of Quentin’s personal items which were turned over by the German government.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1919-04-23
Creator(s)
A nations’ shrine: lines written upon the pilgrimage of Mrs. Roosevelt to the grave of her son Quentin
Emma Mayhew Whiting, commemorating Edith Roosevelt’s visit to Quentin Roosevelt’s grave. Poem regarding, “foreign skies,” “tributes,” “wild flowers,” “Gold Star Mothers,”, and a shared grief for Quentin Roosevelt. Poetry book has leather cover, signature with “Martha’s Vineyard 1919;”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1918-07
Creator(s)
Letter from Emma Mayhew Whiting to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
Emma Mayhew Whiting writes to Edith Roosevelt that Edith’s visit to Quentin Roosevelt’s grave in April prompted her to write the enclosed poem: “A Nation’s Shrine: Lines written upon the pilgrimage of Mrs. Roosevelt to the grave oh her son Quentin.” She forwards the poem on the first anniversary of Quentin’s death.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1919-07-14
Creator(s)
Postcard from Mrs. Harold Porter and Mrs. Dan Delaney to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt
Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Delaney have just attended a Memorial Day service held by a group of French children at Quentin Roosevelt’s grave. The grave was covered with flowers, and the women added some poppies from a nearby field. They offer their sympathies to Mrs. Roosevelt on her loss. Front of postcard bears a photograph of the grave site.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1919
Creator(s)
Photograph of Quentin Roosevelt memorial tablet
Photographic image of tablet installed at Groton School Press Room: “In Memory of Quentin Roosevelt, Press Editor 1914-1915…”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1920-04
Creator(s)
Bookplate honoring Quentin Roosevelt
“The Book of Quentin Roosevelt, Groton School Boy, killed at twenty fighting in the clouds….” To be used in Quentin Roosevelt’s books in Groton School library.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1920-04
Creator(s)
Letter from Coucy Robert to Theodore Roosevelt
Coucy Robert includes a black and white postcard with his letter, showing the crashed airplane and corpse of Quentin Roosevelt. Letter is in French. Envelope included.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1920-04-10
Creator(s)
Message for Walter Berry
Charley Knight describes the location of Chamery, France.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1920-07-24
Creator(s)
Le service des timbes militaires
Note regarding military grave, written in French. Envelope from Commissioner Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to “Passy 83-85 (Captain Fuller)” with pencil notation: “Mrs. Roosevelt”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1920-06
Creator(s)
Letter from H. F. Rethers to Walter Berry
H. F. Rethers of the American Graves Registration Service acknowledges receipt of a July 22, 1920, letter regarding a permanent burial site for Quentin Roosevelt. The grave may remain where it is located, but relatives must assume responsibility for upkeep of such an “isolated grave.”
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1920-07-27
Creator(s)
Report of George Washington Lopp in regard to the grave of Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt
A report, completed at the request of Walter Berry. George Washington Lopp examined the status of Quentin Roosevelt’s grave, ownership of land by Leferre, Turpin, Quenardel, gift of land, the appearance of the gravesite, and several papers attached to main report.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1920-08-11
Creator(s)
Order from Minister of Foreign Affairs
Order by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting French civil and military authorities to assist George Washington Lopp in all matters relating to Quentin Roosevelt’s grave. Relates to original Lopp report.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1920-08-06
Creator(s)
Letter from L. Leferve to Georges Clemenceau
L. Leferve, owner of ground in which Quentin Roosevelt is buried, offers the land to the Roosevelt family. Letter notarized by the Mayor of Coulognes-en-Tardenois. Item included with Lopp report of August 11, 1920.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1919-06-03