Your TR Source
Paul T. Willis references a previous letter he sent to Frank Harper discussing a photo sent by Harris & Ewing to be signed by Theodore Roosevelt. He lets Harper know that the photo has been sent and he has enclosed payment for return postage. He asks if Harper still lives at the 23 Street YMCA and asks if he can visit in November.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-15
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt would like Harris & Ewing to come over to the house, likely referring to the photographic studio of the same name.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-30
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines George A. Coulon’s request for an autographed picture of Roosevelt, explaining that Roosevelt simply does not possess any photographs of himself. Roosevelt will gladly autograph a picture should Coulon send one in the mail with return postage. Should Coulon not already possess a photograph, he can obtain one from Pach Brothers in New York City, New York, or Harris & Ewing in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines B. G. Edson’s request for an autographed picture of Roosevelt, explaining that Roosevelt simply does not possess any photographs of himself. Roosevelt will gladly autograph a picture should Edson send one in the mail with return postage. Should Edson not already possess a photograph, he can obtain one from Pach Brothers in New York City, New York, or Harris & Ewing in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-11
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Charles K. Levin that Theodore Roosevelt has no photographs of himself and is overwhelmed by the many similar requests. They say all Roosevelt can promise is that if Levin sends in a photograph of Roosevelt, he could stamp and autograph it. They also inform him that he can receive a photo from Harris & Ewing in Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
The secretary of Theodore Roosevelt informs Ralph D. Sessions that Roosevelt does not have photographs of himself (to give out), but is willing to sign one if Sessions mails a copy to him. The secretary also suggests Harris & Ewing Inc. as a means of obtaining a photograph.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes that Roosevelt does not have a photograph of himself to send, but if Victor Fletcher is able to obtain a photograph and send it to Roosevelt, he will gladly autograph it for him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells J. Paul Lamb that Roosevelt has no photographs of himself. If Lamb sends one of Roosevelt’s photographs with return postage, he will autograph and return it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s Secretary informs William H. Pettus that Roosevelt does not have any photographs of himself, and that the best he can promise is that if Pettus sends him a photograph and postage, he would be happy to autograph it and return it. Roosevelt’s secretary suggests contacting Harris & Ewing of Washington, D.C. to obtain a photograph.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-19
Theodore Roosevelt has no photographs of himself and has been overwhelmed with requests for them. Carlos A. Valverde can send Roosevelt one of his photographs with stamps for return.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-16
Ginn and Company had requested a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt has no photographs of himself, but Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C., would be able to provide such a photo. A particularly good one has Roosevelt looking directly into the camera with his body turned slightly to the left.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs William J. Kimbrough that to secure a photograph of Roosevelt, he should write to Harris & Ewing of Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Ora Miner Leland how to acquire a photograph of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Harry E. Gerrish responds to Frank Harper’s letter from June 05, 1911 and states the writer obtained a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt from Harris & Ewing. Gerrish states the photograph is being forwarded to Harper in a separate letter. He asks that Harper makes sure Roosevelt signs the photograph, as he is proud of the photograph and hopes to put it in his office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-17
Frank O. Merrill appreciated Theodore Roosevelt’s reply, and confirms that he is contacting Harris & Ewing to obtain photographs. Once he has them, he plans to follow Roosevelt’s instructions in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-06
Irvin Rittenhouse follows up on a conversation with William Loeb regarding Francis J. Heney’s request for signed photographs of President Roosevelt. Rittenhouse sends the photographs to be signed and offers to personally mail them to Heney.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-18