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President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him about a letter from the Kodak Company and says he is glad Kermit went out for freshman football and the two-mile run. Roosevelt tells a story about Quentin acquiring and selling a pig and closes by talking about horseback riding and some plays on the White House grounds.
1908-10-17
“The temptation to [lug] the President into this in some way as an ad for the Kodak is too great and any advantage the President would get out of it is too small to run the risk.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-13
In response to Mrs. William Leighton Kernish’s request, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary provides information on the camera that Kermit Roosevelt used in Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary replies to H. J. Hadsell about the camera used by Kermit Roosevelt on his trip to Africa and what he thought about the new Cook Camera.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
President Roosevelt encloses a “rather puzzling” letter from the Kodak Company for his son Kermit. He asks if the camera is the kind Kermit wants, or if he should order a different kind. Roosevelt is glad that Kermit is out for the “freshman football eleven” and that he is going to attempt the two-mile run. He also tells a humorous story about Quentin selling a pig to “the animal man” for the profit of a nickel, and leading the pig in a parade.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-17
President Roosevelt believes that the pictures Alexander Lambert sent should not be given to the Kodak people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-14
President Roosevelt outlines the facts concerning a case against the Kodak Company for Richard A. Anthony. Roosevelt brought Anthony’s concerns to Attorney General Philander C. Knox, who wanted to wait to bring the case based on the outcome of ongoing litigation; when Attorney General William H. Moody came into office, Roosevelt brought it to his attention as well, but Moody felt the case was not strong enough to prosecute.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-02
President Roosevelt informs Attorney General Moody that Pennsylvania Senator Philander C. Knox believes “the Anthony vs. the Kodak people” case is clear. If this is correct, Roosevelt asks Moody to act at the earliest opportunity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-23
The artist and sculptor Gutzon Borglum tells photographer and filmmaker Edward S. Curtis that he has seen his silent film In the Land of the Head Hunters for the third time. Borglum expresses his gratitude to Curtis for lifting the field of educational entertainment to that of the fine arts. Borglum also discusses the importance of the film medium in capturing “the attention of humanity.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-15