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Close up photograph of an engraving of elk and bighorn sheep on the right side of Theodore Roosevelt’s Winchester Model 1876, 40-60 cal. (Serial Number 45520), on display in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1969-11-15
National Park Service; Cunningham, Robert C., 1936-; Hecker, Phil
Close up photograph of an engraving of a bear and bison on the left side of Theodore Roosevelt’s Winchester Model 1876, 40-60 cal. (Serial Number 45520), on display in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1969-11-15
National Park Service; Cunningham, Robert C., 1936-; Hecker, Phil
President Roosevelt sends Ralph Delahaye Paine an engraving, regards to his wife Katherine D. L. Paine, and wishes that Paine break into New Hampshire politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-26
William Loeb informs Emma Paulina Hoegger that after her letter to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt arrived, they searched for the engravings she referred to and they could not be found. They may have been returned to her address if they were sent for inspection and purchase.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-18
President Roosevelt through Governor Dancel of the Rizal province thanks the Representative Committee of the Province of Rizal for the beautifully engraved plate with a nice inscription. He wants Dancel to know that he will do all he can for the Filipino people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-28
Leander A. Bigger sends a steel engraved portrait of Theodore Roosevelt for him to sign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-04
Ernest T. Zeltner has designed a “Christian Coat of Arms” that he believes is important in spreading Christianity’s message across the country. Zeltner expresses his hope that Theodore Roosevelt will endorse his design.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-20
Lena W. Hazzard requests that Theodore Roosevelt assist in finding her a job after the death of her father. Though she fears she will not pass the examination, she has provided a list of personal references and expresses her interest in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-19
W. J. Sullivan asks Theodore Roosevelt to autograph an engraving.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-16
Clarence G. Vincent tells Theodore Roosevelt of an engraved portrait of William McKinley on the outside of a gold watch case. The widow who owns it is looking to sell it, and asked Vincent to write to Roosevelt on her behalf to see if he would be interested in purchasing it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-28
If Gifford Pinchot cannot get the names engraved, he will send the bronze lion to Theodore Roosevelt. Though Roosevelt has doubts, Pinchot remains confident in the strength of progressive feeling in the nation but agrees that the Republican Party may be beaten in the New York state elections. Regardless of the outcome, Pinchot feels that Roosevelt can afford to be beaten on progressive issues but “cannot afford not to make the fight.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-18
Warren S. Young sends the remaining engravings from Theodore Roosevelt’s office by express to Frank Harper. The latest photographs were expressed to Oyster Bay yesterday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-10
T. M. Graham, employee of Oberly & Newall Printers and Engravers, states that Ford Kitchel asked for two engravings of a check signed by Theodore Roosevelt for the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Company to retain in their archives in New York and in Reims, France, and that the check or photograph or impression would not be used for advertising purposes. Graham stated that only the two photographs and a plate were made and returned to Kitchel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-28
Robert Bridges returns the materials used for illustrating President Roosevelt’s book and is glad he is pleased with the regular edition of Outdoor Pastimes, which Bridges sent to Philip Battell Stewart and Alexander Lambert.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-02
General George B. Loud has learned that Colonel George S. Benson of Washington, D.C., is in trouble and his position is in jeopardy due to financial difficulties. Loud believes that the Hancock 259 Post that they both belong to is largely responsible for Benson’s difficulties because they encouraged him to put the picture of “From Log Cabin to White House” in steel engraving form which cost hundreds of dollars. Loud wants Representative Goulden to look into the matter and see what can be done.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-07
President Roosevelt would like two exact duplicates of his gun made. However, the silver plate on the stock of one gun should be engraved with the initials “C. M.” and the stock of the other gun should read “H. M.” The two duplicate guns and “one ordinary gun of the same model” should be sent to Clive Metcalf in Mississippi. A handwritten order is included with the letter.
Buffalo Bill Center of the West
1907-10-24
Print showing an engraved bust portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, facing front.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904-1919
Print showing an engraved bust portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, facing front.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908
William Emlen Roosevelt relays Francis Henry Appleton’s request to have an engraving made of John Singer Sargent’s portrait of President Roosevelt. He has also successfully sold his concession in Acre to Brazil and has no more interests in the area.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-13