Cunninghame, R. J. (Richard John), 1871-1925

Photograph shows hunter R. J. Cunninghame, Kermit Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Edmund Heller, and Hugh H. Heatley standing with African buffalo skulls in front of tent.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1919-05-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Frederick Courteney Selous assures President Roosevelt that, in spite of the advice he has heard from Hubert Silberrad and Mr. Buchon, R. J. Cunninghame and William Northrup McMillan will be able to provide him with very good Somali hunters, trackers, and gunbearers for the trip. Buchon and Silberrad had suggested that Roosevelt should use natives who are familiar with the area, but Selous believes that the native tribes in British East Africa are not good hunters and trackers. Selous also suggests storing Roosevelt’s provisions and camp gear in Nairobi while he and Kermit are staying at Alfred Pease’s ranch.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-03

Creator(s)

Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917

Photos of Theodore Roosevelt (dressed in safari garb), J. Alden Loring “Naturalist”, Col. E. A. Mearns “U.S.A., retired, Surgeon,” and R. J. Cunninghame “Guide and Manager.” On reverse side is a description of the upcoming Smithsonian African Expedition.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1909

Creator(s)

Unknown