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This book chronicles the relationship between John Goodall and Theodore Roosevelt. Goodall met Roosevelt in 1884 at the local Stock Men’s Association meeting. Later, Roosevelt worked for Goodall as a cowhand. When Roosevelt was president, he offered Goodall a position as Livestock Superintendent of Indian Agencies at Large.
1931
Theodore Roosevelt relates the chase and capture of three thieves that had stolen his boat. The thieves were captured along the river and then Roosevelt took them overland to the sheriff in Dickinson, Dakota Territory. He read Anna Karenina during the trip and has mixed feelings about the quality of the book but enjoyed Leo Tolstoy’s writing style. Roosevelt requests that Corinne Roosevelt Robinson deliver some flowers to Edith Kermit Carow before Carow travels abroad. Typed copy of original handwritten letter.
1886-04-12
Theodore C. Thomas writes to Theodore Roosevelt about his desires to move to and work in Mexico, and asks if Roosevelt would write a letter of recommendation to Francisco I. Madero so that he may get a head start on finding employment. Thomas describes all his connections from when he was a Rough Rider in the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-14
T. R. Kelly writes to Theodore Roosevelt about his concerns that the history of the pioneers in the Western United States is being forgotten. Kelly wishes to form a society with the purpose of perpetuating the history of frontier life. This fraternal order will not have a political affiliation, and it will be primarily concerned with the preservation of pioneer history. Because of Roosevelt’s interest in the West, Kelly hopes he can share his opinion on this fraternal order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-23
Reverend Millican invites President Roosevelt to a black bear hunt in the mountains of Texas and promises that it will be as public or private as Roosevelt likes. He says that everything will be taken care of for Roosevelt and that he is sure to get a bear because they always do. Millican concludes by praising Roosevelt’s presidency, urging him to run for another term, and asking God’s protection over the president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-12
In the interior of a frontier cabin, a long table is set for a Christmas turkey dinner. Around the table are seated several people, some of whom are surprised to discover an arrow stuck in the turkey, shot by a Native standing outside the open door of the cabin.
In Puck Magazine’s holiday issues — Easter, Midsummer, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas — the publishers generally yielded space routinely reserved for political cartoons to thematic, seasonal, or purely humorous subjects.
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of State John Hay about his tour of the western states. He describes the people and towns as greeting him enthusiastically. Roosevelt also gives short reminisces of his years out west as a cattle rancher. He mentions opening the World Fair in St. Louis, his impression of the Pacific Coast states, the status of many Rough Riders and the violence of frontier life.
1903-08-09
Photograph of Einer H. Olstad working in an iron forging workshop.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-1970
Photograph of an informational display entitled “Law and Order,” which discusses thievery in the Little Missouri range in the 1880s, and Theodore Roosevelt’s subsequent establishment of the Little Missouri River Stockmen’s Association in 1884; museum exhibit #25 in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1967-03-30
Photograph of an informational display entitled “Roosevelt in North Dakota,” which discusses Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the badlands; museum exhibit #18 in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1967-03-30
Photograph of an informational display entitled “Roosevelt’s Friends,” which discusses Theodore Roosevelt’s contemporaries during his time in the badlands; museum exhibit #26 in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1967-03-30
Photograph of and informational display entitled “The Marquis De Mores,” which discusses the Marquis’ life in the badlands; museum exhibit #27 in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1967-03-30
Photograph of an informational display entitled “Medora,” which discusses the town named for the Marquise de Morès, Medora von Hoffman; museum exhibit #28 in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1967-03-30
Photograph of an informational sign entitled “Historic Medora” at the Medora overlook along the scenic loop road in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The sign illustrates the structures that would have been in Medora during the time Theodore Roosevelt lived near the city.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-1970
In a country courtroom, a judge pronounces a verdict based on the testimony of a cowboy standing in front of the clerk’s desk. Caption: Rube Roundup — Yes, your Honor, I admit I shot the tenderfoot, but he asked me to play a game of “ping-pong” with him. / Lead Gulch Justice — Discriminatin’ sarcumstances. When he gets out o’ the hospittle I’ll see thet you get the justice of his commitment. Next case.
As happens with society’s fads and fancies, something of momentary obsession attracts the attention — and, usually, the wit and sarcasm — of cartoonists. Puck in 1902 just did not seem able to embrace the fad of that new indoor game, ping pong.
Historian Ray H. Mattison directs Superintendent Reid to a manuscript on the life of Mr. and Mrs. William Reid. He believes that the manuscript would make an excellent article for any Great Plains region historical society.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-04-27
This excerpt from William Wingate Sewall’s ledger book notes a trip to Little Missouri, Dakota Territory, and the beginning of the construction of the Elkhorn Ranch house.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1884-07-24
Mary Alice Sherman Sewall describes life and ranch activities at the Elkhorn Ranch for her sister.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1886-06-13
Interview with Mary Ellen Osterhout, a resident of Medora, North Dakota, since 1910. She shares her knowledge of Medora and the Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1966-10-18
Wide ranging interview with Dr. Ralph Hubbard.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1977-08-14