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Commissioner Roosevelt continues his conversation with author Edwin Brockholst Livingston regarding his genealogy. In particular, Roosevelt is interested in learning more about the Dutch side of his family. He also addresses Livingston’s questions on Southern California and offers to introduce Livingston to fellow author Charles Dudley Warner.
1891-08-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles he enjoyed his trip to his ranch but was disheartened to see that his cattle are not doing well. He describes the hunting he did and the rifle he used. Roosevelt says there is much animosity out West from the poor toward the prosperous. He is very busy and will have to take part in the campaign.
1896-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for remembering his birthday. He would like Anna to ask Bob to forward any cattle checks to him at once. Roosevelt has continued to give lectures which he thinks have been successful.
1893-11-06
Military Governor of Puerto Rico Davis sends Secretary of War Root information about the effects of a hurricane that struck Puerto Rico. He describes the damage and what relief supplies are needed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-13
Ray H. Mattison writes Lucinda B. Scott in reference to research materials on ranches in the North Dakota Badlands region.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-08-19
Ray H. Mattison writes to David H. Welsh in reference to Welsh’s research on the range cattle industry and Pierre Wibaux.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-11-04
Ray H. Mattison writes to H. Bailey Carroll in reference to Mattison’s need for additional information on the Texas operators who had ranches in the Medora vicinity.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-12-13
Ray H. Mattison writes to LeRoy R. Hafen in reference to collecting research materials for Mattison’s monograph on cattle outfits along the Little Missouri River. Mattison asks whether Herbert Oliver Brayer’s collections are in the vicinity.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-12-13
Manuscript written by Ray H. Mattison about the people and activities, especially the open range cattle business, of the Dakota Badlands that shaped the area around the time Roosevelt was there.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950
Clare Smith writes to Ray H. Mattison regarding the availability of the Stockgrowers Journal at the Carnegie Public Library in Miles City, Montana.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-08-22
Historian Ray H. Mattison summarizes research he has done at the State Historical Society of North Dakota, regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s cattle ranches, in order to collect materials to be used at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-03-21
Theodore Elhard writes to Chester L. Brooks regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s brands and their availability.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1956-08-11
Chester L. Brooks thanks Jesse D. Langdon for his invaluable letter detailing his Rough Rider experience as well as North Dakota history. Brooks also asks more questions.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1952-01-21
Article detailing Theodore Roosevelt’s experience in the Badlands in the 1880s and involvement with ranching and cattle.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1904
Chester L. Brooks writes to the Brand Department regarding potential development of a historic ranch in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Brooks mentions reserving the locations that Roosevelt would have used.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1956-08-03