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Senator Nelson encloses a copy of resolutions adopted by Republicans during a meeting commemorating the anniversary of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-18
In a commencement address to the faculty and students of the University of Illinois, German Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg urges the graduating students to use their theoretical and practical knowledge for the public good.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-09
Sheet music for “The School Where Lincoln Went,” a popular song with a chorus toasting Theodore Roosevelt attending Harvard University, President Taft attending Yale University, and Abraham Lincoln attending “the old red school house.” The cover features an eagle atop an illustration of a red school house surrounded by pendants for Harvard and Yale.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1910
“The Battle Now Is On” supports William H. Taft and J. S. Sherman in the presidential election.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1908
Republican Party song music for the 1908 presidential election. The cover features an illustration of the Republican ticket, William H. Taft and J. S. Sherman. Only a portion of the songbook is included.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1908
Sheet music for “Harding’s the Man for Me,” a campaign song for Senator Harding’s 1920 presidential campaign. The cover features a photograph of Harding along with illustrations of Theodore Roosevelt, William McKinley, and Abraham Lincoln.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1920
Sheet music for “America Admires Brother Harding,” which celebrates the election of Warren G. Harding. The cover features an illustration of Harding with historical figures; Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas A. Edison, and Theodore Roosevelt.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1921
Sheet music for “Rally the Standard of ‘Abe’ Lincoln,” a campaign song for President Coolidge’s 1924 presidential campaign. The cover features images of Abraham Lincoln, President Coolidge, Charles Gates Dawes, and Ed Jackson. Dawes was Coolidge’s vice presidential candidate and Jackson was the Republican gubernatorial candidate for Indiana.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1924
Sheet music for “G. O. P.,” a popular song related to current politics. The song mentions Abraham Lincoln, William McKinley, President Roosevelt, and women’s suffrage. The cover features an illustration of a Republican elephant with a pointed cap and holding wheat in its trunk. There is also a photograph of Nat M. Wills, who sung the song in Duke of Duluth.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1905
Sheet music for “Roosevelt, We’re Glad to Welcome You,” a song that relates the character of Theodore Roosevelt to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The last stanza calls for Roosevelt to start another presidential campaign. The cover features photographs of Roosevelt and the Courtney sisters in frames and made to appear like they are hanging on a wall.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1910
Sheet music for “‘Neath Freedom’s Shrine,” a patriotic song referencing Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The cover features a photograph of Mount Rushmore. The song is dedicated to Gutzon Borglum and the people who worked to build the monument.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1950
Sheet music for “Land of sunshine,” which describes the wonders of South Dakota and features photos of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the Corn Palace of Mitchell, South Dakota.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1952
Souvenir postcard from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition with the phrase “Our Presidents” featuring images of the first twenty-five presidents.
1907
Postcard with images of George Barnsdale Cox, President Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, and the caption “Our Peerless Leaders. Vote the ticket straight. Remember our campaign button!” below. Reverse side with image of the bald eagle, clasping an olive branch and arrows, atop a shield and three flags. One is the American flag.
1907-11-01
Color postcard featuring a photograph, description, and brief history of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
1941-1960
Sheet music for “The Re-Born American Spirit,” which celebrates the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the new “American Spirit” which resulted. The cover features a large illustration of Roosevelt and smaller illustrations of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1933
Sheet music for “Hold Firm the American Way,” a patriotic song. The cover features vignettes and quotes from several presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt. The back page features a photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the “American pledge.”
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1952
Sheet music for “Presidents on Parade,” a patriotic song with lyrics that mention all presidents from George Washington to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1933
Song sheet for the 1924 Republican presidential campaign of President Coolidge and Charles Gates Dawes. At the top of the sheet is a lithograph titled “G. O. P.” with likenesses of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Coolidge, and Dawes. This sheet was handed out at an unidentified campaign event.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1924
Hand-held fan with printed music for the presidential campaign of 1908. The front of the fan illustrates all presidents from George Washington through Theodore Roosevelt. Oval photographs at top feature William H. Taft and William Jennings Bryan under the caption “Who’s Next.” The reverse side features a short notation of “The Star Spangled Banner,” arranged by George Braveson, with four verses. The lyrics for the rest of the verses are printed below the notation. The bottom of the fan has two advertisements. The first is an advertisement for Hill & Goodrich, “dealers in Fresh and Salt Meats of every kind.” The second is for “Fish and Oysters in Season. Cash paid for Hides and Skins, Portland St., Morrisville, VT.”
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1908