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The “News Notes” column highlights events at the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace and Inaugural National Historic Sites along with the activities of the Rough Riders, Inc. of Tampa, Florida, and the rededication of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. It also notes the establishment of an award named in honor of Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt by the National Recreation and Park Association.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1982
In addition to providing a summary of four of the articles published in this issue, John A. Gable uses the highlights the opening of Bulloch Hall in Roswell, Georgia, which was the childhood home of Theodore Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. He notes the passing of Reginald Rose, a longtime member of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, and he talks about the lecture series celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sagamore Hill as a public house museum. He closes with a plug for the Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1978
Notice about a parade marking the eightieth anniversary of the arrival of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment in Tampa, Florida, in 1898. The article notes that three hundred Rough Rider reenactors arrived in Tampa by train. It notes some of the groups that took part in the parade and cites the local organizers of the event.
An advertisement for the Roosevelt Savings Bank which includes a listing of its various branch offices in the New York City area is found on the bottom third of the page.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1978
Wallace Finley Dailey, Curator of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University, describes in detail two exhibits of Theodore Roosevelt material on display in the Theodore Roosevelt Gallery in the Nathan Marsh Pusey Library in 1977. One exhibit covers Roosevelt’s long relationship with Harvard University from his undergraduate student years to his death. The other explores Roosevelt’s relationship with his daughter Ethel Roosevelt Derby. In both exhibit summaries, Dailey quotes extensively from Roosevelt’s letters and speeches and provides descriptions of the photographs used in the exhibits.
Three photographs and one illustration accompany the article. One photograph shows Dailey examining the exhibit display cases. Another shows Roosevelt with a group of his Harvard classmates, and one shows Derby at the White House in 1902. The illustration is a drawing by Roosevelt’s classmate, Charles G. Washburn, that depicts a monument detailing Roosevelt’s many activities at Harvard.
An English translation of a flattering article about President Roosevelt published by the Danish magazine Varden. Berthold De Linde describes his first encounter with President Roosevelt as an infantryman in the Spanish-American War. He then details Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments, from his time at Harvard to his ascendance to the presidency. De Linde particularly emphasizes Roosevelt’s strong moral character and tireless battle against corruption.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-15
In this Danish magazine sent to President Roosevelt by Ambassador Maurice Francis Egan, a profile of Roosevelt by Berthold de Linde appears on pages 14-22. The article details President Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments from his time at Harvard through becoming President. It particularly focuses on his strong moral character and good qualities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-15
Theodore Roosevelt and other Rough Riders ride in formation as they wait departure from the military training camp in Tampa, Florida.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1898
John Campbell Greenway recounts his travels en route to Tampa, Florida. Greenway is in good spirits and is enjoying the excitement of life as a soldier.
1898
General Wood has a souvenir Mauser rifle he will send to John Campbell Greenway at the earliest opportunity. He was pleased to see Theodore Roosevelt win the New York gubernatorial election. Wood is doing well in Cuba. The work is hard but the results are great. Mr. Byrnes is the only Rough Rider that has stayed with Wood. He is a valuable man and is currently working as a messenger.
1898-12-20
John Campbell Greenway recounts the recent difficulties his regiment has faced while preparing to ship to Cuba. They are currently sitting in port as there are rumors that the Spanish fleet is nearby.
1898-06-09
John Campbell Greenway describes his experiences enlisting for and serving in the Spanish-American War, including the events leading to the Battle of San Juan Hill.
1899-03-03
Stereograph showing Theodore Roosevelt standing in the shade of a tent with two men inside.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-04-04
Acting Secretary of the Navy Converse informs President Roosevelt which ships are en route. Additionally, Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon and Secretary of War William H. Taft have dispatched USS Dixie to Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-16
Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that he spoke to the bureau heads and Generals James Franklin Bell and Fred C. Ainsworth upon his return. He details the plans devised by the Army General Staff for three expeditions to Cuba. If military intervention is warranted, Taft favors “going with as much force as we can command, …to end the business at once.” He suggests Roosevelt inquire of Attorney General William H. Moody if they have the right to intervene in Cuba without asking permission of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-15
President Roosevelt inquires about the post office in Tampa, Florida. Captain Samuel A. Glenn, who has the support of Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, would like to be postmaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-19
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Erickson N. Nichols. Roosevelt has always insisted that the troops in Tampa were on the same level as others. He tells Nichols that it would be “worse than useless” for him to write to the War Department at this time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-04-15
Diary kept by Theodore Roosevelt while training for and fighting in the Spanish-American War. Entries from San Antonio, Texas, Tampa, Florida, and Santiago, Cuba. He comments on the activities of the Rough Riders, individual soldiers and war events.
1898
Nellie Crummer suggests that a trusted agent be sent to Tampa, Florida, to investigate conditions. She claims that M. B. Macfarlane and Postmaster Reynolds are unfit for their positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-07
Nellie Crummer suggests that a trusted agent be sent to Tampa, Florida, to investigate conditions. She claims that M. B. Macfarlane and Postmaster Reynolds are unfit for their positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-07