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Colorized postcard of a teddy bear wearing an outfit decorated with beads and patches and a feathered headdress. The bear is standing up and holding a bow and arrow. A note on the reverse asks the recipient of the postcard if her teddy bear looks like the one on the front.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1909
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna telling her that his trip has been delayed. He discusses how long he thinks he will be away and says he hopes to return before Christmas. He and Merrifield are headed out, and he describes what he is wearing and the scenery. He adds that New York Governor Grover Cleveland is no “angel.”
1884-08-17
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Mary A. Lockwood for her knitted jacket. He tells her she has a fine soldier’s record in her family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-06-01
President Roosevelt places an order for several pieces of clothing from tailor Matthew Rock. He requests that when the suits are finished, Rock send them with a messenger to Washington, D.C., for Roosevelt to try on.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
On behalf of President Roosevelt, George B. Cortelyou asks Edward M. Knox to send a black slouch hat similar to the ones he previously made.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-25
George B. Cortelyou informs Matthew Rock that President Roosevelt would like to see samples of several different kinds of attire in various colors. He asks Rock to send a man to the White House with the samples when they are ready for Roosevelt to try on.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
R. Sheridan shipped a pair of pumps, with adjustments, to the President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-13
R. Sheridan acknowledges he has the returned pumps, apologizes that the pumps were uncomfortable, and will make the necessary adjustments and send a new pair to the President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-06
R. Sheridan acknowledges receipt of the President’s order for evening dress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-20
William H. Taft sits beside a well-dressed Republican elephant who says, “Poor girl! She’s been making over that same old hat ever since I can remember.” William Jennings Bryan sits beside an older lady labeled “democracy” and “Bryanism,” who says, “Gra-cious! Now aren’t those new styles just the limit!” Bryan scowls and says, “Fierce!”
Jay N. “Ding” Darling’s drawing style was starting to mature at the time this cartoon was published, but his concepts were clever and incisive from the start.
Secretary of War William H. Taft is depicted in the attire of various countries: Japan, France, China, Russia, and Germany. At the top of the cartoon is State of Colorado Executive Office letterhead and a handwritten note that reads, “This is the most delicious of all the Taft cartoons.. I have sent one to Mr. Vorys for Secretary Taft.. This one is for the President.. With compliments, Henry A. Buchtel.. October. 31, 1907..”
This clipping from the White House scrapbook of political cartoons is unique beyond its intrinsic contents. It was sent to the White House by an amused reader, the governor of Colorado, Henry Augustus Buchtel. He also (as cited in his handwritten note) sent the same clipping to an assistant of Secretary of War William H. Taft.
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Secretary of War William H. Taft holds “the big stick” and wears President Roosevelt’s Rough Rider uniform as he looks in the mirror. Roosevelt holds scissors and thread as he watches Taft. Caption: “When first I put this uniform on/I said, as I looked in the glass,/it’s one to a million if any civilian/this figure or face can surpass.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-26
On the left side, German Emperor William II wears common attire. Caption: 1—If William should go hunting with Theodore. On the right side, President Roosevelt wears refined attire and holds the skin of an animal. Caption: 2—If Theodore should go hunting with William.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-18
President Roosevelt wears clothing with a number of states on it as well as “Alaska” and the “Philippines.” He holds “the big stick” and stands on a “Constitution of United States” door mat with a tag that reads, “my private door mat. T. R.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-19
Seven different President Roosevelts dressed in distinct attire march in a parade. Caption: For I was born a Dutchman of fiery Southern stock, and I’m a gay French gentleman of cold gray Plymouth Rock, I’m a son of the West, I’m a son of the East and a son of the old, Brian boru; and when I’m invited I’m likewise de-lighted to be a Hungarian too!”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-13
President Roosevelt shakes hands with William Jennings Bryan, who stands beside a shabbily-dressed “Democratic” woman wearing attire labeled “Bryan’s coat.” Roosevelt holds a number of new, fancier, pieces of clothing, including a “federal license for corporations” dress, “Democratic principles” and “fixed rates” ribbons, “Sherman Law” shoes, and “anti trust law” and “anti rebate law” stockings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. He asks her to bring him some clothing items that he left at her home.
1892-01-23
Governor Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews inquiring about what he should wear when leading the militia in the Dewey parade. Roosevelt would also like Andrews to obtain for the occasion a black horse that Roosevelt previously rode.
1899-08-08
Governor Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews regarding the upcoming Dewey parade.
1899-09-14
Governor Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about the upcoming Dewey parade. Roosevelt will be changing his planned dress for the parade after hearing protest from friends.
1899-09-16