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Writing from Dresden, Theodore Roosevelt informs Godey that he has not written sooner because he does not have much to write about and describes life in Dresden as monotonous. He comments on Godey’s letter about mountain climbing and also discusses his living conditions. Roosevelt also mentions an incident when he forgot his keys and had to go two days without a change of clothing.
1873-09-23
Second Avenue prepared for construction of new housing units.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Housing construction. Overhead electric power lines prominently visible.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-08
President Roosevelt believes that as the national capital, Washington, D.C., should be a model city in providing solutions for the social problems present in large cities. He thinks Charles Frederick Weller’s study will aid in identifying issues and suggesting solutions. The Homes Commission has been appointed to begin the same work in Washington, D.C. as it conducted in New York. Roosevelt appreciates Weller’s effective use of specific stories in his book instead of the usual, dull statistics. He feels Weller’s book provides a sympathetic understanding of these social problems.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-08
Curbs being constructed along the road near park housing.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1961
Photograph of residence #3 with three children present at Peaceful Valley Ranch in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947
Photograph of residence #2, which was declared excess property and sold in 1965, at Peaceful Valley Ranch in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947
Photograph of Peaceful Valley Ranch entrance, residences #4 and #1 visible, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947-09-22
Photograph of park residence #102 looking south in the town of Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1960
Photograph of the back side of residence #4, which was used as concessionaire housing, at Peaceful Valley Ranch located in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Photograph of residence #4, which is used today as concessionaire housing, at Peaceful Valley Ranch located in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Photograph of residence #3 at Peaceful Valley Ranch located in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Unknown
Photograph of residence #3, also showing a child on a bike, at Peaceful Valley Ranch located in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Photograph of residence #1, former superintendent quarters with wood fence, at Peaceful Valley Ranch in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Photograph of residence #5 at the beginning of demolition, located near the Cottonwood Campground in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1961
Photograph of residence #5 and garage prepared to be razed, located near the Cottonwood Campground in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1961
Photograph of residence #1, white ranch house once used as superintendent quarters, located at Peaceful Valley Ranch in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959
Photograph of residence #6 located at Peaceful Valley Ranch in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958
Photograph of residence #6 located at Peaceful Valley Ranch in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958
Photograph of quarters #59, chief ranger’s quarters, at Peaceful Valley Ranch in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959