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Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, and recalls fond memories of their brother, Elliott. Roosevelt also sends along a letter from their uncle.
1894-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Callan O’Laughlin for his condolence note following the death of Roosevelt’s son Quentin Roosevelt.
1918-08-10
A crowd milling into the church where Theodore Roosevelt attended services while at Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1919-04-23
A casket draped in the nation’s flag being carried by men into the church
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1919-04-23
A casket draped in the nation’s flag being carried by men to Theodore Roosevelt’s final resting place
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1919-04-23
A guard stands guard over the late Theodore Roosevelt’s grave
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1919-04-23
Caption reads “Grave of Theodore Roosevelt who Died at Sagamore Hill, January 6, 1919, At the Age of Sixty.”
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Orin Grant Libby, a major proponent of Verendrye National Monument, has passed away.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1952-08-12
Acting Regional Historian Merrill Mattes has received the letter of sympathy regarding the death of Regional Historian Olaf T. Hagen. Hagen had been studying the Verendrye brothers in order to better understand the historical background of Verendrye National Monument.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-09-21
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay encloses the obituary of John Leakey, a pioneering cowboy and rancher.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-03-25
Obituary for James W. Follis, a pioneering cowboy of western North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-11-15
Program for the funeral of Lena Vanvig.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1982-02-23
President Roosevelt expresses his condolences to Hermann Speck von Sternburg, German ambassador to the United States, upon the death of Georg, King of Saxony. Roosevelt has instructed H. Percival Dodge, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, to attend the funeral.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-19
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear what Edith Wharton had to say about Quentin Roosevelt and American soldiers. Quentin’s death has been heartbreaking but he did his duty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-08-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Willard Saulsbury for the account of the memorial meeting honoring Howard Pyle. He considers Pyle one of the country’s best citizens and laments his death. Roosevelt will sign a photograph for Pyle if he provides it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt is sorry to hear of Rough Rider James E. Young’s death. He hopes to see F. S. Fearrington sometime.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-04
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Mrs. Barrell for remembering his birthday. He genuinely mourns the loss of her brother.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt thanks L. G. Grebely for his letter and expresses shock and sympathy over Edmond H. Madison’s death.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
Theodore Roosevelt believes there is no “finer and more touching letter” than Charles D. Walcott’s concerning the tragic death of his wife, Helena Burrows Walcott. He is impressed with the Walcott’s recent discussions about what should happen if either one died. Roosevelt is proud of the Walcott children’s “joy of living” and eagerness to “take the best advantage of the opportunity life affords.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-11
Theodore Roosevelt sincerely thanks George Hamlin Fitch for the letter and volumes. He shares his genuine sympathy for the death of Fitch’s only son. Roosevelt is glad Fitch liked African Game Trails and knew he would understand its purpose as more than “a mere annotated game record.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-15