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A History of Analostan Island

A History of Analostan Island

A history of Analostan, later called Theodore Roosevelt Island, detailing its many uses and owners. Included are the many names the island has been known by over the years, a description of the physical character of the island, a description of the property when it belonged to John Mason and a detailed account of several social events which occurred on the island including sporting tournaments and prize fights. Also included are several illustrations showing both the beauty of the island and the nature of the events held on the island.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1931

Newspaper article on the Theodore Roosevelt Association

Newspaper article on the Theodore Roosevelt Association

Fragment of an article concerning the decision of the Roosevelt Memorial Association, later called the Theodore Roosevelt Association, to build the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Analostan. The article discusses the retention of architect John Russell Pope, speculates on what the memorial might look like when finished and talks about the overall beautification of Washington.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1932

Letter from Frank Harper to P. S. Morrison

Letter from Frank Harper to P. S. Morrison

Due to the high volume of correspondence, the clippings P. S. Morrison sent to Theodore Roosevelt have been misplaced and cannot be returned. Harper thanks Morrison for offering his services to the campaign but there was not sufficient funds to pay Morrison’s expenses. If Morrison is still interested in supporting the campaign he should contact the managers of the Progressive Party in Tennessee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-02