France--Paris

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt between January 1879 to December 1883. Notable events include Theodore Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee, his appointment to the New York State Legislature, and his first visit and buffalo hunt in North Dakota.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

1911

Creator(s)

Unknown

Language

English

Postcard showing a large building in the background with a bridge spanning a river in the foreground. A river barge passes under the bridge. Charles C. Myers notes that the building is the Hotel de Ville, one of the leading hotels in Paris, France. It is also home to the city’s municipal government.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the noted Hotel de Ville and one of the leading hotels of Paris and also the headquarters of the Municipal Government of the city. The main hall of this hotel, and the one in which public meetings are held 41 ft wide and 164 ft long, including two galleries.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing a street view of a windmill building with a sign “Moulin Rouge.” Charles C. Myers notes that Moulin Rouge or, the Old Red Mill, is one of many dance halls in Paris, France, where “the worst type of humanity are to be seen.”

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Moulin Rouge is one of the principal streets in Paris for amusement places of all kinds. The Old Red Mill is one of the leading Dance Halls and beer gardens and gambling dens of the city and it is quite well to never go near these places if you have any money on your person.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing a painting depicting a woman holding a baby standing next to a man looking on a young girl kneeling in front of a cross. Sheep graze in the background among trees. Charles C. Myers identifies it as a painting of the life of Saint Genevieve, one of the patron saints of Paris, France. The painting hangs in the Pantheon.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, ” This is a painting from the life of St. Genevieve that is hanging on the wall in the west wing of the Pantheon. These paintings are supposed to represent scenes in her life and the time she come [sic] to Paris to live after the death of her parents about 450. At that time she was a mere child yet she distinguished herself by her benevolence to all. She is said to have perdicyed [sic] an invasion of Paris and when Atilla with his army were threatening the city she persuaded the people to stay and her prophesy was true, that the attact [sic] would amount to but little.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing a painting of a young girl surrounded by a group of people with a religious leader placing his hand on her head. Charles C. Myers identifies it as a painting of the life of Saint Genevieve, one of the patron saints of Paris, France. The painting hangs in the Pantheon.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, ” This is a painting from the life of St. Genevieve that is hanging on the wall in the west wing of the Pantheon. These paintings are supposed to represent scenes in her life and the time she come [sic] to Paris to live after the death of her parents about 450. At that time she was a mere child yet she distinguished herself by her benevolence to all. She is said to have perdicyed [sic] an invasion of Paris and when Atilla with his army were threatening the city she persuaded the people to stay and her prophesy was true, that the attact [sic] would amount to but little.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing a large neoclassical building, Madeline Church, in Paris, France. Horse-drawn vehicles visible in the foreground on the broad avenue. Charles C. Myers notes that the church is worth visiting and comments that it has no windows.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Madaline Church of Paris is not to be overlooked when visiting historic places. This building is 354 ft long, 141 ft wide and 100 ft high and surrounded as you see by massive corinthian [sic] columns. This church was begun by Napoleon in 1806 but not finished till 1842. Napoleon had intended it for a “temple of glory” but Louis 18th carried out his own idea of making a church building of it with monuments to Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette. The big bronz [sic] doors are 34 ft high and 16 ft wide and are adorned with illustrations of all ten commandments. This church is noted for having the finest choir music of any church in Paris. This building–like the Bank of England, has no windows or doors except the main entrance, being wholly lighted and ventilated from within.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard depicts the Madeline, or Church of St. Mary Magdalen, in Paris. This large church is built in the image of a roman temple, with colonnades on all sides, and surmounted by a large relief. The church is surrounded by a fence, and is located in the midst of many trees. The buildings of Paris can be seen in the background.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Madaline Church of Paris is not to be overlooked when visiting historic places. This building is 354 ft long, 141 ft wide and 100 ft high and surrounded as you see by massive corinthian [sic] columns. This church was begun by Napoleon in 1806 but not finished till 1842. Napoleon had intended it for a “temple of glory” but Louis 18th carried out his own idea of making a church building of it with monuments to Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette. The big bronz [sic] doors are 34 ft high and 16 ft wide and are adorned with illustrations of all ten commandments. This church is noted for having the finest choir music of any church in Paris. This building–like the Bank of England, has no windows or doors except the main entrance, being wholly lighted and ventilated from within.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing a street in Paris, France, with the Pantheon visible in the background, framed by two other buildings. A fountain and fenced garden area at the center of the street. Charles C. Myers notes that the Pantheon was built over the grave of Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, and is dedicated to her.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “In the distant [sic] you see the dome of the Pantheon. This church building was erected about 1790, over the tomb of St. Genevieve and dedicated to her memory.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing a close-up view of a domed, neoclassical building, the Pantheon, in Paris, France. Charles C. Myers discusses the building’s dimensions and notes that it was originally built as a church and then converted into a memorial hall.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, ” Here is a closer view of the Pantheon. This building is one of imposing dimentions [sic] and its form is that of a Greek cross 376 ft long and 276 ft wide surmounted by a dome 272 ft high and 75 ft in diameter. This was erected as a church building but later converted into a memorial hall. These huge Corinthian columns are 82 ft high. In the Crypt of this building are the tombs of many noted people and among them is the tomb of the great French Poet, Victor Hugo.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing author Victor Hugo’s tombstone with decorations on the top. Charles C. Myers notes that the tomb is in the crypt of the Pantheon in Paris, France.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “the tomb of the great French Poet, Victor Hugo.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing an image of the interior of the Opéra Garnier’s stage, floor seats, and four tiers of box seats at full seating capacity. The domed ceiling is decorated, and a large chandelier hangs down. Charles C. Myers believes a visit to the opera house is worthwhile, even if one does not understand French. He notes that a box seat costs approximately five franc, or one dollar.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is an interior view taken during a performance while the auditorium was filed to the limit. The overhead paintings are said by critics to be some of the finest paintings that artists brush has ever done, and it is indeed a treat to one who loves art to visit this place and you will also hear one of the most noted theatre orchestras in the world. Even if you do not understand the French play that is on the stage, you will feel well pain for attending the opera.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

This postcard shows a very busy street in Paris, with a profusion of pedestrians, carts, and busses. In the background stands the Cathedral of Notre Dame, as well as other large buildings. Charles C. Myers explains that this is one of the principal rendezvous points of many bus and street car lines, and describes Parisian public transit.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This shows a busy square in Paris, on the east bank of the River Sein, and the principle rendezvoux [sic] of many omnibuses and also a transfer point of several street car lines. The street cars of Paris are of the double deck type–one penny if you ride above and two pennies if you ride below. In the distant [sic] is the twin towers of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most noted church buildings in the world.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing a close-up view of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Pedestrians are visible in front of the cathedral. Charles C. Myers discusses the dimensions of the cathedral and the pipe organ. He comments on the stained glass depicting the life of Christ and the statues of Adam and Eve.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Here is the Notre Dame at closer range. It is one of the oldest Cathedrals in the world being founded in 1182. The foundation was laid by Pope Alexander 3rd then a refugee in France. The inside measurements of this building is 417 ft long, 156 ft wide and 112 ft high. The roof is supported by 75 large stone columns 4 ft in diameter and 112 ft long and also 108 smaller ones of different lengths. The two rows of large columns are set farther apart at the top so that when you look up they seem to be parallel. The great pipe organ was built in 1750 and has over 6000 pipes and 5 key boards. It was the largest in the world at the time it was built. On either side of the chapel are two circular windows 42 ft in diameter. These windows are of stained glass and representing scenes during the life of Christ and are of note as they are the only circular windows of the kind and size in the world. The Notre Dame is also the only church in the world having life size statues representing Adam and Eve. This church is built entirely according to the old Gothic style of architecture and is indeed very interesting.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing the crypt and tomb of Napoleon I in the Dôme des Invalides. Above the crypt, mosaic flooring surrounds the area. Visible in the center of the crypt is the sarcophagus of Napoleon I. Surrounding the sarcophagus are marble figures and flags. Charles C. Myers notes the measurements, materials, and decorations used in the tomb.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This crypt which contains Napoleons [sic] Tomb is 20 ft deep and 36 ft in diameter. The sarcophagus or tomb measures 13 ft long, 6 1/2 ft wide and 14 1/2 ft deep. It is composed of five blocks of brown porphy [sic] brought from Finland. Also notice here in the crypt a collection of flags, 60 in number that were captured by Napoleon. You have here a good view of the beautiful mosaic work of the floor and also in the crypt.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Postcard showing the front of the Palais Garnier, the opera house in Paris, France. Many people can be seen walking and standing in front of the building. Charles C. Myers describes the cost and dimensions of the building and comments on the social impacts of attending the opera.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Grand Opera House of Paris is said to be the finest opera building in the world and also the largest. It covers an area of three acres of ground and cost about six million dollars. The interior is finished exclusively in marble of many colors. This building was erected according to Napoleons ideas and wishes but not until later years, being commenced in 1861 and finished in 1874. The stage is 180 ft wide and 82 ft deep.

The auditorium of this building is not extra large as it has a seating of only 21 hundred people. On the outside of the auditorium is a wide promenade extending clear around the building and it is here that you may see a show that is more amusing than the performance on the stage. The swell set of Paris–as well as all other countries, are there exhibiting themselves and the latest fashions invented, which seem to be here on trial exebition [sic] before being sent abroad and elsewhere to the fashionable world.”

Postcard showing the main staircase in the Palais Garnier, the opera house in Paris. The staircase is surrounded by sculptures, candelabras, and lamps on both sides. Charles C. Myers notes that the staircase is made entirely of marble, with the steps in white marble and the railings and columns in various other colors. Myers describes the staircase as “a remarkable piece of art.”

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the great marble staircase of world renown, that you will see when entering the building. This is the most noted of all staircases in the world, being made entirely of marble of all colors–the only white marble used is the steps while the ceiling and walls are of various colors and shades.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection