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C. Williamson thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his kind letter and sends a clipping of the results of the entertainment at Carnegie Hall by the orphans. Williamson also asks for a photograph of Roosevelt and shares that he lost his masonic pin while traveling.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-29
A ship lies at a loading dock in Cuba or South America where they are shipping their revolutions, with scenery, military equipment, and personnel, to Coney Island. There is organization and composure in the boarding of the ship as revolutionaries and soldiers await their turns.
This complicated cartoon by Carl Hassmann, full of private encounters and visual humor amidst the hubbub, asks a question that, in an America now used to theme parks, almost seems logical. The idea to not solve each new territory’s social or economic challenges, but to allow Americans to acquaint themselves with the cultures of the new American possessions — was maybe before its time.
President Roosevelt, pictured with a cigar in his hand, greets guests at the White House. Many other guests appear in the background, dancing, smoking, and visiting.
Representative William Bourke Cockran (both Bourke and Cockran were spelled different ways during his lifetime) was a Democratic congressman, known as a great orator, who bolted his party in 1896 to support William McKinley, but returned shortly thereafter to the Democratic Party. In 1903, Cockran was one of several congressmen who criticized President Roosevelt for spending too much money on the White House refurbishment and on White House entertainments. Hence this cartoon, which shows a keg of beer instead of fine wines, a fiddler instead of an orchestra, men in hobnail shoes instead of dress boots, and guests with their feet on the table.
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Clemens J. France of the Municipal League of Seattle, Washington regarding an entertainment committee. The Secretary suggests France contact Senator Miles Poindexter to decide which meetings Roosevelt should address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt was very pleased to receive Winthrop Chanler’s letter discussing Hester’s marriage, but it also brought him some sorrow to reminisce about earlier times.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-06
Theodore Roosevelt regretfully turns down an invitation for him and his wife to attend an event with Gutzon Borglum.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-03
Isabella Hagner informs Ottyle Sondheim that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt does not expect to have a series of musicals this season and therefore cannot hear Sondheim perform. However, Hagner will write again if it can be arranged later in the winter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-28
President Roosevelt is interested in seeing the bracelet but would not feel comfortable retaining it and suggests James Mitchell show it to him at a White House event.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-04
“Captain Jack,” Jack Crawford, expresses frustration to Theodore Roosevelt over his lack of acknowledgement of Crawford’s performing and preaching talent. Crawford encloses a poem about Roosevelt that he recited to a large group, and remarks upon the successes of many of his recent speeches. Crawford questions why Roosevelt has given him little opportunity to preach at the White House, and requests a time to perform at Roosevelt’s house in Oyster Bay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10
Clara Louise Stone Hay, wife of John Hay, writes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to plan a meeting and thank her for a blanket.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson was delighted to see President Theodore Roosevelt and has much more she wishes to discuss with him. If Roosevelt is seriously considering attending the Army vs. Navy football game, Princeton University’s Ivy Club would gladly entertain him. Robinson thinks it would be lovely if Roosevelt could visit Princeton as he did Harvard and Yale.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-17
Nicholas Murray Butler wishes President Roosevelt well on an upcoming trip. Butler also notes that he has issues to discuss with Roosevelt when his trip is over.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-30
A woman dancer, wearing a bright yellow dress and long feathers in her hair, kicks a tambourine that also appears to have feathers or streamers attached to it.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-05-21
“Cabaret Accompaniment” is introduced into various social and public settings, including “A Song & Dance With Every Shave,” a “Singing Conductor” on the street railroads, a shoe-shine man with instruments strapped to his back, a “Sunday Collection” in a church, even parents in costume who startle or embarrass their children during courtship with cabaret routines.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1913-02-12