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Percy H. Russell forwards a letter from Charles Bayer who is selling a house in Oyster Bay which President Roosevelt formerly occupied. Russell inquires whether Roosevelt has any interest in purchasing the property.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-03
This film consists of views of the childhood home of Theodore Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, in Roswell, Georgia, and of the last remaining bridesmaid in Martha’s wedding, Catherine Evelyn King Baker. There is a long shot of Bulloch Hall, which was a stately Greek Revival home, designed, as were many other classic homes in the Roswell area, by Willis Ball. A medium-close shot of unidentified men sitting and standing on the front porch follows. Next, a closer view of the columned porch, followed by views of the side of the house, with a grape arbor visible, the barn and outbuildings, the skyline, and a well. Then there is a view from inside the house of men approaching a doorway, followed by a medium-close shot of Baker, wearing a long dark dress, seated in a chair outdoors.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1923
This film opens with exterior views of Theodore Roosevelt’s birthplace, Roosevelt House, on its dedication day. Bought and restored by the Woman’s Roosevelt Memorial Association, the brownstone is officially opened to visitors on October 27, 1923. There are views of street crowds. The Gloria Trumpeters, four young women in Grecian costume herald the event with trumpet music from the balcony of Roosevelt House. There is a view of William T. Manning, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, who is to deliver an opening prayer. The next scene is of Governor Gifford Pinchot and his wife Cornelia Bryce Pinchot of Pennsylvania, Acting Mayor of New York City, Murray Hulbert, and other unidentified guests arriving.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1923-10-27
Film containing quotations and still photos interspersed with factual footage of Theodore Roosevelt’s home and family in Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1930
Various scenes of Oyster Bay, New York, and surrounding area, commissioned by the Roosevelt Memorial Association as part of its efforts to establish a memorial park in honor of Theodore Roosevelt. Most prominent views are of the mid-town intersection of East Main St. and South St., and the area around Oyster Bay railroad station, which borders the park site. Various shots of the intersection, in some of which campaign banners of the 1924 election are visible: pictures of President Coolidge, Charles Gates Dawes, and Ted Roosevelt, who unsuccessfully ran for New York governor against Alfred Emmanuel Smith in 1924, appear on the banners. Panning shots of a frame home by railroad tracks, steam engine with crew posed in front, and railroad station. Shots of a garbage dump and homes beside the bay, harbor area, row frame houses fronting on the garbage dump, and passenger train. These areas were to be included in the park.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1924
Clear exterior views of Sagamore Hill and surrounding land in summertime. Shots of the house, including veranda and side porch, from a variety of angles and distances.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1923
Belle Manley is informed that the sender has no more cards on hand but will be traveling to the city in about a week to get some. Postcard image features a replica of the childhood Georgia home of Martha Bulloch Roosevelt showcased at the Jamestown Exposition.
1908-02-14
Kermit Roosevelt regrets that he and his family cannot visit Robert Harry Munro Ferguson this summer. He provides an update on many Roosevelt family members. Belle Roosevelt is searching for a new home for the family in New York.
1919-07-22
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to receive Martha Bulloch Roosevelt’s letter and is glad that they will be spending the winter together. He will try and be a good son to make up for Elliott Roosevelt’s absence. Roosevelt is marrying Alice Lee in six days.
1880-10-21
Photograph of the Chateau de Morès in Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1939-1941
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that he and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy were guests of honor at a dinner and he feels the United States is gradually building a good “second-class” navy. He plans to spend a lot of time at Sagamore Hill this summer and says there is a drought out in the country.
1896-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna Roosevelt for writing Chamberlain about Roosevelt staying at his place in New York City. His work is very hard and time consuming as he has “the most corrupt” police department on his hands. He has stopped working on the fourth volume of Winning of the West.
1895-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt agrees to take his sister Anna’s place in New York City. He is expecting a telegram from Anna with her wedding date. Roosevelt works until eight every night and then speaks. He draws large crowds but still believes he has no strength politically.
1895-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt is happy sister Anna Roosevelt’s wedding to William Sheffield Cowles will be on November 25 and that sister Corinne and brother-in-law Douglas will be there. He wishes he and wife Edith could attend. Elections are in two days and Republicans will probably lose in the city. Edith will write that they accept Anna’s offer of taking her house at 689 Madison Ave.
1895-11-03
Theodore Roosevelt sends his love to sister Anna Roosevelt and wishes he could be with her for her wedding to William Sheffield Cowles. Edith is doing what Anna requested and Senator Lodge sent a nice note about Anna. Edith then writes she will see Mrs. Butler about the announcement and Edith will take care of everything at Anna’s house at 689 Madison Ave.
1895-11-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes his mother-in-law Gertrude Tyler Carow to describe the early birth of son Kermit. Edith and baby are well and Roosevelt’s sister Anna has been a great help. Eldest son Ted is growing up and worships Edith. Roosevelt thinks Washington, D.C., will make a better winter home than New York.
1889-10-13
Newly appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt writes his daughter Alice that he is homesick for his family and their new house will be very comfortable. He asks how she liked the Wild West show and says he arranged school for Ted and Kermit Roosevelt. He mentions the trees in Rock Creek Park are down.
1897-05-06
Article reporting that Theodore Roosevelt Jr. will lease a home at 165 East Seventy-fourth Street when he moves to New York City to take a job in a Wall Street banking house.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912
Mrs. A. M. Colman informs Vice President Roosevelt of a “first-class residence” available for lease.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Maria Longworth Storer offers President Roosevelt the use of her home.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-18