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Kermit Roosevelt discusses a recent trip to Europe. Roosevelt criticizes Mr. Bacon’s inability to handle the excessive death associated with the World War. He describes to his father the state of various countries in Europe, and discusses Spain’s pro-German sentiments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915
John Campbell Greenway regrets that he will be unable to join Theodore Roosevelt in Texas or New Mexico. Greenway just returned from visiting Robert Harry Munro Ferguson, who looks well but is depressed.
1911-02-06
A well-dressed union representative labeled “Walking Delegate” stands outside a prison cell, holding a paper that states “Law to Prohibit Convict Labor in State Prisons.” A dejected prisoner sits in the cell. Caption: But idleness, misery and insanity for the unfortunate convict.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1897-02-10.
A dejected female figure labeled “France,” wearing a phrygian cap and a tri-color dress, sits on a bench, watching as a tall, blond queen is escorted by “J.B.” and “Russia.” There is a paper at her feet that states, “You are cordially invited to let bygones be bygones and attend a Peace Congress. The Czar.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-10-19
Jacob A. Riis has just finished the manuscript for his book, Theodore Roosevelt, the Citizen. He is glad to know that parts of it are already being read to school children. He hopes he was not too “familiar.” Riis will head West soon as his children are heading off to work and boarding school.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-11