Gibraltar

Letter from William L. French to Theodore Roosevelt

William L. French tells Theodore Roosevelt about the entertainment he and his committee plan to provide the enlisted men from the vessels of the Atlantic Fleet making port in New York City over the holidays. A program of singers, vaudeville, reception by the mayor or prominent citizens, and refreshments will be provided to an estimated 8,000 enlisted men over 2 nights. French asks Roosevelt to contribute.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Report by David M. Munroe

Dr. David M. Munroe reports remarks made at the Libertyville Debating Club regarding William H. Taft and U.S. relations with England.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-22

Letter from Corinne Roosevelt Robinson to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt

Corinne Roosevelt Robinson is thrilled to hear that Archibald B. Roosevelt is recovering from his illness. She has been traveling on a steam ship and felt anxious when she could not receive news of his condition. Yet she has found time for relaxation in the captain’s suite. She has enjoyed traveling with her friends and seeing the picturesque coast of Africa and the Rock of Gibraltar.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-18

Letter from Charles S. Sperry to Theodore Roosevelt

Admiral Sperry will treasure the commendation in the letter President Roosevelt wrote him on December 5. He asks Roosevelt to write a testimonial about his service to the Navy Department if and when he successfully sails the Great White Fleet back to the United States. This would be a valued capstone to his permanent record. The British authorities at Gibraltar have been very accommodating, and the Fleet itself is operating smoothly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-04

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

General Wood updates President Roosevelt on his travels through Spain and provides his observations on the country. He also outlines his plans to observe military exercises in France and Spain, but asks Roosevelt to recall him if necessary. Wood provides the names of several officers who will have information on conditions at Manila, if Roosevelt needs it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-29

Letter from Henry White to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador to Italy Henry White recaps key aspects of the Algeciras Conference for President Roosevelt. White notes that American influence was well-received, that America asserted its economic rights while maintaining its neutrality in continental affairs, and that this should silence Roosevelt’s isolationist critics in the Senate. The Germans were unable to disturb Anglo-French unity, and they should treat the Italians with more respect if they wish to preserve the Triple Alliance. White relates his very positive interactions with the Spanish ambassador, noting that relations have improved since the recent war. He also praises his fellow American delegate, Samuel R. Gummere, America’s first ambassador to Morocco.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-08

Gibralter present handkerchief

Silk handkerchief owned by Charles C. Myers. “Gibraltar Present” and the crossed flags of Britain and the Royal British Navy are embroidered in the corner of the handkerchief.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Gibraltar South Port Gates

A postcard showing a tree-lined road leading to arched, stone city gates. Pedestrians visible on the sidewalk with an individual riding a pack donkey on the road.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Some parts of the city you have to enter thru gates. This is a view of the south Port Gates. and these gates are closed after 6 o’clock P.M.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar the Alameda Gardens (Saloon)

A postcard showing a row of benches along a broad, tree-lined path.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Almeda Gardens which is quite a comfortable summer resort.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar the cascade

A postcard showing a bridge with branches as railing in an area filled with plants and trees. A cascade of water runs across the bridge into the pond next to it. An individual stands on a path in the background.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A shady corner in the park.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar artichokes & water sellers

A postcard showing a group of people on a city street with two individuals standing next to donkeys with baskets of artichokes. A pack donkey carrying barrels is also visible.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Flower and artichoke sellers on the streets.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar the market

A postcard showing individuals and carts in an open market area with buildings. A stone wall with archways visible in the background.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A view around the markets on a summer day.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar Church Street

A postcard showing a building-lined, city street with individuals walking.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A view of Church Street in the city if [sic] Gibraltar. The city is rather crowded and has narrow streets.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar south from the New Mole

A postcard showing a coastline with buildings on the slope of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is a section of the city on the south slope of the rock. It is quite a modern and well improved city and an ideal summer resort as the weather does not get very hot in the summer and not cold in the winter.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar panorama from the old mole head

A postcard showing a panoramic view of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, with buildings on the coastline, and a body of water on both sides, as seen from a pier. Boats visible in the water.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is about the same view only at closer range. The many great guns of this fort are placed in many excavations near the top of the rock and command the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea only about 15 miles away.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar rock from the New Bridge S.

A postcard showing a panoramic view of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, with buildings on the coastline, and a body of water to the right, as seen from a road. Steamboats visible in the water.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This view is taken from the north west and showing part of the road leading from the rock to the coast of Spain, a distance of perhaps about a mile.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar rock from Commercial Mole

A postcard showing a panoramic view of a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, with buildings on the coastline as seen from across a body of water. Steamboats visible in the water.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This view is taken from the S W direction and at closer range and showing the city of Gibraltar which is a city of considerable size and importance.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar rock from La Pedrera

A postcard showing a village, La Pedrera, with a large rock, Rock of Gibraltar, in the background.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Gibraltar is known as the strongest firtification [sic] in all the world. This rock in area is about 3 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. The north end is the tallest and is almost perpendicular, rising from the low marshy land that connects it to the coast of Spain on the north. This picture being taken from the coast of Spain, looking in almost an easternly direction at the rock.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Gibraltar Narrative

Charles C. Myers describes a series of eleven postcards illustrating his visit to Gibraltar.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Powder monkey to press opposing Negro office holding and presidential social recognition

A powder boy hands cannonballs to the “press” to fire from a fort with several cannons and flags, including “Philadelphia Press,” “N.Y. Times,” “N.Y. Sun,” and “Southern Press.” They fire two cannon balls—”no Negro offices” and “no race equality”—at the Gibraltar of “justice” tower with a Republican elephant and where President Roosevelt stands. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-26