Daughters of the American Revolution

Uncle Sam leads John Bull and a group of other world leaders down the center aisle between an exhibition of suffragettes and feminists on pedestals. Among the figures are “Mrs. Faith Healer,” “Woman Evangelist,” “Mrs. Lease” holding a large rake, and an elderly woman wearing a crown labeled “Queen of Holland Dames,” as well as one woman labeled “D.A.R.” Those identified are: “Dr. Mary Walker,” “Belva Lockwood,” “Susan B. Anthony,” “E. Cady Stanton,” “Mrs. Eddy Christian Scientist,” and “Carrie Nation of Kansas” holding a large ax.

comments and context

Comments and Context

In this drawing, cartoonist Dalrymple takes aim at early feminists, temperance crusaders, and suffragettes, using the upcoming World Exposition at Buffalo as a setting. Five months later at this expo, President William McKinley was assassinated.  

Article discusses the relocation of the Maltese Cross Cabin to the North Dakota Badlands and the dedication of new facilities at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1959-08-26

Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could accept Jessica Lake McMullin’s invitation to speak to the Daughters of the American Revolution, but it is impossible for him to do so due to the large number of similar invitations he receives that he would then also be obliged to accept.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-02

Theodore Roosevelt informs Mrs. George E. Smith that he must decline her invitation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-19

Frank Harper tells Bernard E. Sunny that it is impossible for Theodore Roosevelt to speak to both the school children and the Daughters of the American Revolution separately, so if the planned event cannot combine both groups, then one must be abandoned. Privately, Harper shares that Roosevelt would prefer to speak to the school children, although he hopes some way can be found to combine the two.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-24

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Bernard E. Sunny that Roosevelt spoke with Lewis K. Torbet regarding the proposal to speak to the Daughters of the American Revolution when he visits Chicago under the auspices of the Union League Club. Roosevelt proposes holding the afternoon program, when Roosevelt is scheduled to address school children at Orchestra Hall, under the auspices of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and believes that this is the only way he may be able to make such an engagement work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-09-30

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt praises Emily Nelson Ritchie McLean, saying that it is “no wonder the Daughters of the Revolution do well when they have you to lead them.” Roosevelt will be unable to accept McLean’s invitation, as he will be on his way to Africa on April 19, but asks her to convey his best wishes to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-28

President Roosevelt appreciates the socks Jean Chase Walker knitted for him, especially since she is a Daughter of the Revolution and a Colonial Dame. He will proudly wear them in Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-26

On behalf of the Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lucy Cook Peel sends her best wishes to President Roosevelt. Thousands of Georgians are praying daily for Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-20

Gifford Pinchot makes plans to spend the night at the home of Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1913-04-09

Clara Louis Hale Rawdon asks Theodore Roosevelt for a message to her local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-25

Jessica L. McMullin asks Theodore Roosevelt to speak about children at a meeting of the Chicago chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-29

Maygwin Eaton invites Theodore Roosevelt to come to Warren, Pennsylvania, to speak to the newly-organized chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-13

Bernard E. Sunny informs Frank Harper that he has written to Theodore Roosevelt that Lewis K. Torbet has agreed that the idea of holding the afternoon meeting for school children under the auspices of the Daughters of the American Revolution should be abandoned. Sunny considers the matter resolved.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10-27

Creator(s)

Sunny, Bernard E. (Bernard Edward), 1856-1943

Bernard E. Sunny, a member of the Union League Club of Chicago, conveys a request from Lewis K. Torbet asking whether it would be possible for Theodore Roosevelt to deliver an address to the Daughters of the American Revolution when he is in Chicago. Sunny provides an overview of the full day of events the Union League Club already has scheduled, but acknowledges Roosevelt’s “facility for crowding a good deal into a little space,” and says the club will do its best to accommodate any outside requests Roosevelt decides to accept.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-09-26

This program describes the events during a week of celebration in Marietta, Ohio, and Parkersburg, West Virginia. Events include the dedication of two buildings at Marietta College, excursions to Blennerhassett Island, reunions of the Union Veteran Association of Washington County, the conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the dedication of a bronze tablet commemorating the first settlement in the Northwest Territory. The tablet was unveiled by Alice Roosevelt Longworth and dedicated by Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10

This brief news clipping reports on the proceedings of a recent meeting of the Constitution Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909

Mrs. Robert M. Welch thanks Mrs. Conklin, Ms. Cashel, and the Daughters of the American Revolution for their kindness.

Collection

State Historical Society of North Dakota

Creation Date

1933-03-07

Theodore Roosevelt’s Maltese Cross Ranch Cabin was saved and placed on the grounds of the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota. The Minishoshe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution took custody of the cabin in 1924. Efforts were made to preserve the cabin and display it in a manner similar to how it would have looked when Roosevelt occupied the cabin. The Minishoshe Chapter believes that their stewardship of the cabin has been worthwhile and they hope to continue to add to the historical collection.

Collection

State Historical Society of North Dakota

Creation Date

Unknown

Cornelia Cole Fairbanks expresses her gratitude for the flowers and letter President Roosevelt sent in response to her assistance during the reception of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-13