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An attractive young woman talks to a handsome young man at the theater. They are discussing the benefits of marriage. Caption: Miss Blossom — But a married man always has some one to share his sorrows, you know! / Jack Bachelor — Not always; – every married man can’t afford to keep a valet and a butler.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-04-02
A young couple, wearing formal evening dress at a fashionable card party, discuss whether the card game “euchre” is gambling, with men and women playing cards at tables in the background. Caption: He. — Some clergymen denounce progressive euchre as gambling. She. — I think they’re horrid! He. — But I think it is gambling. She. — I think you’re horrid!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1901-04-24
A tourist from the city stands on the steps of a railroad passenger car, speaking to an old man and a young boy standing on the platform at a train station in a quiet community known as “Restville.” A man with a heavy beard and smoking a pipe is leaning against the wall of the station. Another man sitting in a chair appears to be asleep. Caption: The Tourist. — Rather quiet here, isn’t it? Leading Citizen (of Restville). — Quiet? – why, say, even the unexpected don’t happen here!
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1901-06-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary shares that he informed Roosevelt that it was not necessary for him to be measured for the pair of riding breeches he ordered from Matthew Rock. Roosevelt now hopes to revise his order to two pairs of riding breeches, one riding coat, and one waistcoat, all to be made of the same material as the recent suits Rock made for him. If Rock is unsure of the material, he should submit it to Roosevelt for confirmation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-13
Theodore Roosevelt is not familiar with the articles Mrs. C. E. Boynton referred to in her letter. Roosevelt is quite sure that other people saw her the day that she called upon him, as several people made reference to her. Roosevelt assures Boynton that he thought her attire that day was “entirely dignified and appropriate” and the only reason he noticed her sandals was because she commented upon them. People of all kinds visit Roosevelt dressed in all manners, and he never pays attention to their attire.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
President Roosevelt provides Frederick John Jackson, lieutenant-governor of British East Africa, with details about the plans for his upcoming African safari. He will be hunting with his son Kermit, and bringing along field naturalists and taxidermists to collect samples for the National Museum. He asks Jackson’s advice on several proposed itineraries, including one from J. H. Patterson. Roosevelt also asks advice on the sort of formal wear he should bring for occasions when he may have to visit “civilization.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-02
President Roosevelt compares his opinions on hunting rifles and ammunition with opinions previously expressed by Edward North Buxton. Roosevelt sends measurements of his head so that Buxton can order a pith helmet, asks for Zeiss glass, and thanks Buxton for ordering canvas camp shoes directly to Mombasa. He mentions his mosquito boots being too small but intends to keep them and order two more pairs for longer feet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-26
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has asked Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary to inform Ellen Williston Clarke that the newspaper correspondent was wrong about what Roosevelt was wearing on a certain occasion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-04-28
President Roosevelt thanks Jane Martin of Oyster Bay, New York, for the stockings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-23
If it is no bother to William H. Michael, American Consul General in India, President Roosevelt asks if he would send enough green shikari cloth to make two suits to Newland, Tarlton & Company in Nairobi. The cloth cannot be obtained in the United States, and Roosevelt has heard it is the best for hunting in the forest. The bill should be sent to Douglas Robinson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-16
President Roosevelt thanks Alice French for the gift of a pearl pin, and says that “never until now have I taken over much thought for my apparel, but at present I feel as if I had to live up to the pearl pin.” He supposes that eventually he will have to wear it only at official receptions and other full dress occasions, but for the present he is wearing it at all times throughout the day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-02
President Roosevelt thanks Lieutenant-Governor Jackson for his letter and advice on which outfitters to use on his trip to Africa. Roosevelt outlines his initial travel plans, and encloses an itinerary from a German officer, on which he asks Jackson’s opinion. He discusses the many kinds of animals that he and his son Kermit Roosevelt would like to shoot, and assures Jackson that the majority of the trophies will be for the National Museum. Roosevelt asks advice on the types of formal clothes to bring to Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-02
President Roosevelt thanks William H. Addoms for the letter and valuable hints about Africa, especially regarding buying clothes at Mombasa. He will accept Addoms’s invitation if he ends up being near Voi.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-27
President Roosevelt asks Frederick Courteney Selous about outfitting his upcoming African Safari, including what types of jams and other preserved food to bring; what types of tents and camping equipment is best; and what kind of camp cooking equipment is required. Roosevelt asks if he will need colored glasses or a helmet, and which of these items should be sent from the United States, and which from England. Roosevelt supposes that anything he forgets can be acquired at Nairobi or Mombasa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-21
President Roosevelt tells his daughter Ethel Roosevelt that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have been having a good time on the boat to Panama, noting that Edith “has been appearing in very pretty dresses.” He describes several meals and their time with the officers on board.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-14
President Roosevelt jokes to former New York Governor Frank Swett Black that “evidently that Clinton County man will have to buy his own clothes this year!” Roosevelt comments that Black seems to have been the only one who anticipated the extent to which Roosevelt would have success in the recent presidential election. He would like for Black to visit soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-09
President Roosevelt thanks former New York Governor Frank Swett Black for the letter, and tells him that he appreciates how much Black has done in the campaign. Roosevelt believes that Black has especially done a great service to the whole country by his involvement in “the Kentucky business.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-07
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Brooks Brothers that he will be in on October 1 to try on the suits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-21
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Hamlin Garland that only he and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge’s family will be at dinner, so Garland can choose any clothing. He expects Garland to be at his office at 1:15 pm.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-05-01
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks Brooks Brothers about the “crash suit,” which should be ready.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-05-03