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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt in the garden of 1942 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco, California, the home they rented after their marriage. The home belonged to Rudolph Spreckels. Eleanor was pregnant with their first child, Grace.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1911
Two men talk in the yard of a rural home. Chickens in the yard scratch the soil and pull up the plants. Caption: Citimann — I see you raise your own vegetables. / Suburbanite — No! I simply plant a small garden so as to keep the chickens at home.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-08-06
President Roosevelt has always been struck by Clara B. Lowder’s garden and would like a photograph of it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles about initiating Paul Morton and Victor Howard Metcalf, new members of his Cabinet, with a scramble in Rock Creek Park. Roosevelt and Edith are having a “really lovely time in Washington.” They breakfast on the portico and walk in the garden. In Oyster Bay, Edith also reads Shakespeare’s King John out loud with Ethel and Ted. Roosevelt does not know what will happen in the election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-30
Noah Seaman updates Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on the landscaping and housekeeping events at Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-04
1912-03-11
Benham Co.; Myers, Myrtle L. O'Dell, 1880-1959
Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
English
1908
English
(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term
1908
English
(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term
This postcard shows the palace of the Petit Trianon, another building in the vicinity of Versailles situated near the Grand Trianon. This smaller white building stands in behind a lawn bordered with beds of plants, as well as a reflecting pool holding a statue. Charles C. Myers says that like other buildings in the area, it was used by the royal family as a resort and place of rest.
1910-12
This postcard shows a view of the palace of the Grand Trianon, looking over the gardens seated outside it.
1910-12
This postcard shows a parade of musicians entering Cherbourg’s public gardens through a large gate. Many other passers-by stand near, waiting to follow them into the gardens. Above on the right stands the high cliffs of Roule mountain with a fort perched on top.
1910-12
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a park area with a small lake in the foreground and buildings visible in the background. Charles C. Myers identifies it as a view of the park and gardens in Southsea, England.
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This postcard shows Weymouth’s Greenhill Gardens, which sit near the city’s long shoreline between two footpaths. Benches line the sides of the paths, while pedestrians walk nearby. Several buildings can be seen in the near background, while beyond there are green rolling hills.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This postcard shows a view of the neatly kept Greenhill Gardens of Weymouth, England. Path lead among hedges, while the garden as a whole overlooks the beach and nearby Weymouth Bay.
1910
Edward Hitch; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This postcard shows a view of Weymouth Bay from Greenhill gardens. A walking path runs among several grassy hillsides scattered with bushes and flowers. Benches line the path, while on the hilllsides sit several folding chairs. The benches face towards Weymouth Bay and its beach, along which several bathing tents are arrayed.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This souvenir postcard commemorates a visit of the United States Navy to Weymouth, England, and shows a view of the city’s Alexandra gardens and beach. The area is full of people strolling along the paths and by the water. Charles C. Myers notes that during the visit of the American Battleships to England, the English people were consistently friendly and pleasant.
1910
Valentine & Sons; Myers, Charles C. (Charles Cleveland), 1879-1942
This postcard depicts the Yarra Bank Gardens of Melbourne, which run near the Yarra River. The gardens have wide open lawns, as well as large stands of trees. Several buildings of Melbourne can be seen in the background.
1908
Postcard of a view of a park in Rio de Janeiro. Large plants and trees grow alongside a calm body of water, while buildings are partially blocked behind trees.
1911
Stereograph showing view from a Ferris wheel down over the French garden and building to “Brazil” and “Siam” at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904
Stereograph showing view from a Ferris wheel down over the French garden and building to “Brazil” and “Siam” at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904