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Advertising card for Allen & Ginter Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes from the 1880s. Card features hunting equipment and a scarlet ibis with a list of game birds on the verso.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1880-1890
Theodore Roosevelt informs Joseph G. Sachs that he has received Mr. Leeb’s invite to the Kentucky Fish and Game Protective Association, but will unfortunately not be able to attend as he receives too many invitations of this kind. Roosevelt wishes to accept and apologizes for being unable to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-23
Theodore Roosevelt informs John B. Burnham that he heartily agrees with the aims of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association. He wishes New York was as successful as Maine, and laments the loss of the American wild pigeon. He believes arms manufacturers that do not support conservationism are working against their own future business.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
President Roosevelt will enjoy eating the mallards and asks John Watson Yerkes to thank Mr. Stephens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-19
President Roosevelt found the pheasants and woodcocks to be delicious.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-18
Dwight W. Huntington, the secretary of the Game Breeder’s Association, invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend the organization’s upcoming dinner and meeting. He briefly discusses the Association’s work over the past year regarding game-birds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-07
George DuRelle invites Theodore Roosevelt to the Kentucky Fish and Game Protective Association and hopes the community can welcome him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
Joseph S. Sherley invites Theodore Roosevelt to visit the Kentucky Fish and Game Protective Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
Augustus Everett Willson informs Theodore Roosevelt that he will be joining Mr. Gidealy in the Kentucky Fish and Game Protective Association and invites Roosevelt to join them on a hunt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-20
Upon hearing that President Roosevelt is thinking about taking an around the world trip following his presidency, Reverend Baker invites him to visit Ongole, India, where he is serving as a missionary. He believes it is a good place to get familiar with India and talks about the good flora and fauna to observe there. Baker concludes with a list of references for himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-02
A report on the major wildlife populations present in Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in North Dakota. The report also includes information about recreational facilities, wildlife management, and a brief history of the area.
1940-2019