Johnston, William Davison

Advertisement and order form for six books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include three titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and two collections of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and a biography of Edith Kermit Roosevelt and a history of Sagamore Hill.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

Article about the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) that explains its purpose and work, including the preservation of many historical sites associated with Theodore Roosevelt. It touches on the TRA’s support of the American Museum of Natural History, notes its support of Roosevelt scholarship, and highlights some of its past and present leadership.

A drawing of Roosevelt from the neck up appears in the middle of the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

John A. Gable provides a comprehensive report on the work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) in 1979. He details the TRA’s support of Bulloch Hall in Georgia, Youngs Memorial Cemetery and the adjacent Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, and the American Museum of Natural History. Gable also reports on the association’s support of student essay and speaking contests, additions to the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University, and the Roosevelt Genealogical Project. He closes with an assertion that the United States is “in the midst of what can be called a ‘Roosevelt revival'” given the rise in membership of the TRA and the publication of a number of significant works on Roosevelt in 1979, most significantly Edmund Morris’s The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt.

A photograph of a bust of Theodore Roosevelt is found on the third page of the report.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

John A. Gable opens this edition of the “News and Notes” column by quoting extensively from an article in Psychohistory Review by Kathleen Dalton that addresses why Theodore Roosevelt was so popular with the American people. He talks about Roosevelt related gatherings in Buffalo, New York, Tampa, Florida, and Harvard University, and he notes the winner of the Theodore Roosevelt Association Essay Contest at Long Island University. Gable notes one of his recent speaking engagements and closes with a further endorsement of Frederick W. Marks’s study of Roosevelt’s diplomacy, Velvet on Iron.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

Creator(s)

Gable, John A.

This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.

An advertisement for the Roosevelt Savings Bank of Garden City, New York, listing its various branch offices, follows the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.

An advertisement for the Roosevelt Savings Bank of Garden City, New York, listing its various branch offices, follows the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

Creator(s)

Unknown

John A. Gable opens this edition of the “News and Notes” column by citing reviews of recent works on Theodore Roosevelt by Sylvia Jukes Morris and Frederick W. Marks, and he notes the publication of two other recent works on Roosevelt. He writes of the Theodore Roosevelt Association’s (TRA) defense of Roosevelt’s tenure as Police Commissioner of New York City, notes changes in the leadership of the Sagamore Hill and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Sites, and highlights the TRA’s support of upgrading Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay, New York.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1980

Creator(s)

Gable, John A.

Article about the reconstruction of a bandstand for the Town of Oyster Bay, New York in honor of Ethel Derby Roosevelt and Leonard W. Hall. The article describes the dedication ceremonies of the bandstand, its construction, and lists the individuals and companies that supported the project. The article also gives a history of the original bandstand, highlights Theodore Roosevelt’s speech from it in 1916, and closes with brief biographies of Ethel Roosevelt and Hall.

Three photographs of various dignitaries and others attending the dedication ceremonies accompany the article. The cover of this issue of the Journal is also dedicated to the bandstand with two photographs of the newly built structure and a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt speaking from the original in 1916.

A listing of the officers and members of the executive, finance, and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace committees of the Theodore Roosevelt Association is found on the second page of the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Article detailing the proceedings of the sixty-first annual meeting of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) on October 25, 1980. The article summarizes and quotes from the addresses given by the outgoing president, Howard T. Hogan; the incoming president, William Davison; the executive director, John A. Gable; and Peter R. Fisher, TRA Treasurer and chair of the nominating committee. The names of some of those in attendance are listed as are the past presidents of the TRA.

A picture of Howard T. Hogan and his wife with John A. Gable accompanies the article.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

John A. Gable provides a comprehensive report on the work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) in 1980. He details the TRA’s work to rebuild a bandstand in Oyster Bay, New York, and notes the association’s financial support of Youngs Memorial Cemetery, the adjacent Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, and the American Museum of Natural History. Gable also reports on the association’s support of student essay and speaking contests, additions to the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University, and the Roosevelt Genealogical Project. He notes the growth in membership and dues for the TRA, and he details the assistance the TRA has given to numerous scholars and writers and lists the publications that have emerged from their work. Gable closes by citing examples of the TRA’s support of the various historical sites associated with the life of Theodore Roosevelt.

A photograph of some of the leaders of the Theodore Roosevelt Association along with officials from the Town of Oyster Bay, New York is found on the third page of the report.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

Advertisement and order form for five books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include two titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and a collection of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and histories of the Bull Moose party and Sagamore Hill. 

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

This article explains the history and work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) from its beginnings as the Roosevelt Memorial Association in 1919. It notes the association’s efforts to preserve sites important to the life of Theodore Roosevelt such as his birthplace and home. It discusses the TRA’s work with Harvard University, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary in Oyster Bay, New York. The article lists some of the TRA’s publications, notes its sponsorship of student contests, and discusses the governance and leadership of the association.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

Creator(s)

Unknown

Advertisement and order form for five books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include two titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and a collection of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and histories of the Bull Moose party and Sagamore Hill.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

Advertisement and order form for five books available for purchase from the Theodore Roosevelt Association. The books include two titles written by Theodore Roosevelt: a biography of Gouverneur Morris and a collection of Roosevelt’s writings; a picture biography of Roosevelt; and histories of the Bull Moose party and Sagamore Hill.

An illustration of Roosevelt reading in a rocking chair with the caption “In His Favorite Chair on the Piazza” appears in the advertisement.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

History of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) that highlights the role the TRA played in preserving Theodore Roosevelt’s homes in New York City and Oyster Bay, New York, along with Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington, D.C. The TRA later transferred all of these historic sites to the National Park Service. The article covers the TRA’s work with Harvard University and the Library of Congress in collecting and preserving  papers, books, and film on Roosevelt, and it covers the Association’s support of natural history grants awarded by the American Museum of Natural History. Many of the books either published or supported by the TRA are listed. The past Presidents and Directors of the TRA are listed, and aspects of the TRA’s governance and finance are noted.  

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1978

Creator(s)

Unknown

Executive Director John A. Gable gives a comprehensive report on the work of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) during 1978. He notes an increase in both membership and contributions, and details the day-to-day work of answering phone and letter inquiries about Theodore Roosevelt. In addition to covering aspects of established programs like the student essay and speaking contests and support of research grants made by the American Museum of Natural History, he details the programs surrounding the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sagamore Hill as a public house museum, the TRA’s support of Bulloch Hall, the home of Roosevelt’s mother, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, in Roswell, Georgia, and the Roosevelt Genealogical Project.

Two photographs and one illustration are included as part of this article. One photograph shows John A. Gable, Executive Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, presenting a check to Emmett Rushin of the Roswell (Georgia) Historic Preservation Committee; the other is of Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) President Howard T. Hogan. The illustration is of the front cover of the TRA’s book, Sagamore Hill: An Historical Guide.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1979

John A. Gable updates members of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) on his work as Executive Director, giving presentations at New York area high schools and doing a radio interview with the founder of the Good Bears of the World organization. He notes awards given to TRA members, endorses Edmund Morris’s biography of Theodore Roosevelt, and highlights praise given to the TRA Public Speaking Contest. Gable also notes the annual Masonic pilgrimage to Roosevelt’s grave in Oyster Bay and closes by urging current TRA members to bring new members to the organization.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1979

Creator(s)

Gable, John A.

History of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) that highlights the role the TRA played in preserving Theodore Roosevelt’s homes in New York City and Oyster Bay, New York along with Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington, D.C. The TRA later transferred all of these historic sites to the National Park Service. The article covers the TRA’s work with Harvard University and the Library of Congress in collecting and preserving  papers, books, and film on Roosevelt, and it covers the Association’s support of natural history grants awarded by the American Museum of Natural History. Many of the books either published or supported by the TRA are listed. The past Presidents and Directors of the TRA are listed, and aspects of the TRA’s governance and finance are noted.  

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1979

Creator(s)

Unknown

History of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) that highlights the role the TRA played in preserving Theodore Roosevelt’s homes in New York City and Oyster Bay, New York along with Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington, D.C. The TRA later transferred all of these historic sites to the National Park Service. The article covers the TRA’s work with Harvard University and the Library of Congress in collecting and preserving  papers, books, and film on Roosevelt, and it notes the Association’s support of natural history grants awarded by the American Museum of Natural History and its sponsorship of essay and speaking contests. Many of the books either published or supported by the TRA are listed. The past Presidents and Directors of the TRA are listed, and aspects of the TRA’s governance and finance are noted.  

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1979

Creator(s)

Unknown