Family--Social life and customs

Creation Date

1915-02-17

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Belle Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt recommends that Kermit Roosevelt get to know “men high up in Argentina.” He understands Kermit’s warlike feeling as the United States is in poor shape and President Wilson refuses to prepare for war. The actions of the warring nations will likely involve the country in a European war and nothing is being done. Roosevelt concludes with brief updates on several Roosevelt family members.

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Creation Date

1915-02-17

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hall Roosevelt and Margaret Richardson Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt wishes Hall and Margaret Richardson Roosevelt a merry Christmas and is very proud of them. Roosevelt will be sending them a pamphlet he wrote on the world war and America’s duty. He is disgusted with the Wilson administration, especially because the general public seems to approve. Roosevelt concludes by summarizing the family’s Christmas plans and providing an update on family members.

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Creation Date

1914-12-22

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

President Roosevelt tells Corinne Roosevelt Robinson that it would be impossible for him to consider Jim for the ambassadorship because it would be seen as favoritism, but he has offered him the consul generalship instead. Roosevelt also expresses excitement about the election and tells Robinson that at present, the outcome looks favorable to him.

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Creation Date

1904-10-18

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Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Kermit Roosevelt discusses President Roosevelt’s hunting trip and tells him that he is looking forward to his trip with Seth Bullock next summer. He also discusses current matters, including the trouble he is having in school and the cold weather they are having.

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Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Creation Date

1905-04-23

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Busy bears–Friday

Postcard scene features mishap on a slippery floor.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1901-1907

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Unknown

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt describes a Roosevelt family Thanksgiving in Farmington, Connecticut. He requests a photograph of Martha and Robert Munro Ferguson. Roosevelt looks forward to visiting them next summer.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1910-11-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt describes the Roosevelt family’s visit to Scotland and the various families with whom they have socialized. He recounts a horse riding mishap and their plans to visit Edinburgh, Scotland.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1910-06-09

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Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Sarah Bancroft Leavitt

President Roosevelt has often thought of his father and wishes the elder Theodore Roosevelt had lived to meet his grandchildren and see his son in the White House. Roosevelt notes that at the end of his term in 1905 he will be the same age his father was upon his death. Roosevelt finds that he unconsciously attempts to model himself with his children on the way his father treated him and his siblings.

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Creation Date

1901-10-07

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethel Roosevelt Derby

Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s letter made Theodore Roosevelt homesick for the Derby family. He is now always at breakfast on time as Ethel’s daughter, Edith Roosevelt Derby, is no longer there to keep his attention. When mounting his horse recently, Roosevelt laughed after recalling Richard Derby, Jr., frightening the horse with loud tricycling. They are excited over press reports that Quentin Roosevelt claimed an aerial victory which Roosevelt describes as Quentin’s “day of honor and triumph.” Archibald Roosevelt is having an arm operation and may need eight months to recover before returning to active service.

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Creation Date

1918-07-12

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Derby

After Quentin Roosevelt’s death, it has been a great comfort for Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to visit Ethel Roosevelt Derby and the children. Roosevelt relates an incident where Richard Derby, Jr., angled to get a new toy and he describes Edith Roosevelt Derby as a “fairy princess.” Flora Whitney will be visiting tomorrow and Quentin’s death has been very difficult for her. The Derby’s neighbors have been friendly, and Roosevelt gave them a speech in response.

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Creation Date

1918-08-05

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Derby

Ethel Roosevelt Derby and her children are all well and will be leaving Sagamore Hill today. Richard Derby’s letters to Ethel have been “absorbingly interesting” and Theodore Roosevelt feels that he can see Richard’s life and work before his eyes. Roosevelt is pleased that the United States now has “600,000 fighting soldiers” which he is sure are first class. He has been writing and speaking occasionally; a small effort at “speeding up the war.”

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Creation Date

1918-07-01

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Derby

Ethel Roosevelt Derby and her children will be leaving Sagamore Hill in a few days, and Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed spending time with them. Everyone enjoys receiving Richard Derby’s letters as they are the most consistent source of overseas information. Roosevelt is proud of the work of the 1st and 2nd divisions and is glad they have crossed the Rhine River. He hopes that everyone will be brought home as soon as peace is assured.

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Creation Date

1918-12-30

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Derby

Theodore Roosevelt updates Richard Derby on his family who are staying at Sagamore Hill. They are all doing well. Roosevelt can do little regarding public affairs but speaks out occasionally when something needs to be said. He feels that the Wilson administration was flanked into “reluctant, dilatory, and too often inefficient, action.” Roosevelt believes that the troops are being sent abroad haphazardly and that General Wood is being sidelined out of spite. However, America’s resources are so vast that intervention will prove decisive despite the “folly” and partisan politics which absorb the Wilson administration.

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Creation Date

1918-06-02

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Derby

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Richard Derby’s letter, which provided the first full information on Archibald Roosevelt’s condition. Everyone is very anxious as it appears that General Pershing has agreed to assist the Allied generals, which will place Richard, Ted Roosevelt, and Quentin Roosevelt at the front. Roosevelt is proud of their service and would not want them anywhere else. Spending time with Ethel Roosevelt Derby and the children over the winter has meant a great deal to Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1918-04-01

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Derby

Theodore Roosevelt is afraid that it will not be a happy New Year for much of the world but he is glad that his sons were equal to the “mighty days.” It has been very cold at Sagamore Hill but the children’s rooms are warm and one bathroom remains unfrozen. Roosevelt describes waking up the children in the morning, and Richard Derby Jr. helping him prepare breakfast. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and Ethel Roosevelt Derby are feeling better.

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Creation Date

1918-01-01

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Richard Derby

Richard Derby’s letter was a great relief and joy for Ethel Roosevelt Derby. Ethel is feeling better and is enjoying seeing her children in the home where she grew up. Theodore Roosevelt has been having fun with the children; sledding with Richard Derby, Jr. and cuddling with Edith Roosevelt Derby. He visited the National Army camp at Chillicothe, Ohio where admirable work is being done, but the men lack weapons.

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Creation Date

1917-12-18

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Note from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethel Roosevelt Derby and Richard Derby

Theodore Roosevelt compliments the Derby family.

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Creation Date

Unknown

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