Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980

Michael Patrick Cullinane recalls his discovery of oral history tapes at the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site in New York City that contain interviews with eleven friends and family of Theodore Roosevelt. Cullinane describes the process of gaining access to the tapes and having them transferred to a digital format to allow for use by researchers. Cullinane provides highlights from the tapes, listing some of those interviewed and insights they offered on the Roosevelt family, and he notes that he has made much of the material from the tapes available in his book Remembering Theodore Roosevelt. Six photographs of participants in the oral history project illustrate the essay, and the mission and vision statements of the Theodore Roosevelt Association appear in a text box on the last page.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

Creator(s)

Cullinane, Michael Patrick, 1979-

Ronald Storrs, while stationed as Oriental Secretary in Cairo, recounts to Theodore Roosevelt an archeological expedition to Abu Simbel, by way of Aswan, that he took with Arthur Weigall. Weigall suggested Storrs send Roosevelt his article on the topic alongside photographs taken at the site, in the hopes that it could be published in The Outlook. Storrs sends his regards to several members of the Roosevelt family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-24

Creator(s)

Storrs, Ronald, Sir, 1881-1955

Lyman Metcalfe Bass thanks President Roosevelt for helping him gain access to the Republican National Convention and congratulates Roosevelt on winning the nomination. Bass also shares news of his engagement to Grace Holland before it gets formally announced.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-26

Creator(s)

Bass, Lyman Metcalfe, 1876-1955

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-03

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Recipient

Secretary of the American Art Association

Language

English

William Crawford Gorgas thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his actions to ensure the Sanitary Department and sanitation policy in the Panama Canal zone were not overthrown. The Sanitary Department is now being praised, but it would not have been possible without Roosevelt’s support in 1905.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-24

Creator(s)

Gorgas, William Crawford, 1854-1920

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his and Edith’s recent visit to the Wadsworths. The children are doing well and Roosevelt is still enjoying playing polo as is cousin Emlen Roosevelt. Edith is expecting another child.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-07-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt describes to his sister Anna a recent visit by his wife Edith’s mother and sister. He also discusses his and Edith’s trip to Geneseo. Both he and Edith are enjoying the country and sporting events. Roosevelt also discusses the upcoming presidential election and Fourth of July festivities.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-07-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on the status of the family. Daughter Alice is learning her letters and baby Ted is doing well also. Roosevelt continues to enjoy playing polo and working on his writing slowly. Their brother Elliott is better and Roosevelt wonders if someone should talk to him about his “imprudence.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-07-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about her recent trip to Ireland. He says Ireland is a terrible problem for the English. He also updates her about happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Daughter Alice has returned home from a visit with her late mother’s family. There is some trouble with the servants. The polo club is doing well, as is baby Ted.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-06-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Roosevelt and his friends have created a polo club. Cousin Emlen Roosevelt is playing as well and Uncle Jimmie might, too. Two of Roosevelt’s political essays are going to be published. Alice is visiting Grandmother Lee.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-05-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about a mutually disliked uncle. He also updates her on happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Roosevelt and wife Edith have been spending time with the Underhills. Grace and Charley Munn were very attentive to each other. The children, Alice and Ted, are doing well.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-05-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit to Sagamore Hill. The new baby Theodore and the rest of the family are doing well.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-09-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the birth of his son, Theodore. Wife Edith, daughter Alice, and the new baby are all doing well.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-09-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt telling her how the family is doing. Edith Roosevelt is doing well and will be giving birth soon. Roosevelt has been laid up with an asthma attack. Daughter Alice is also doing well and is in good health.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-09-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. He and Edith are looking forward to having his daughter Alice come to stay with them. Roosevelt recently played tennis at Frank Underhill’s house. He asks Anna questions about some bills.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-09-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt with greetings from his daughter Alice. Alice has been doing well and recovered from a brief illness. Roosevelt reports Cecil Spring Rice is pleased with Roosevelt’s invitation.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-08-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt updating her on the status of things at home. He has had a nice visit with his daughter Alice and has bought a boat.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-05-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his and Edith’s continuing honeymoon through Europe. He thanks Anna for sending him a telegram about the recent death of a friend. Roosevelt needs to discuss the arrangements for his daughter Alice when he returns from his trip and he wants to know if Rowe proposed to Anna.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-01-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Invitation to President and Mrs. Roosevelt to attend a ball in honor of Alice Roosevelt in Manila, hosted by Percy G. McDonnell.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-12

Creator(s)

McDonnell, Percy G. (Percy Gilmour), 1875-1953

Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that he misses her and “baby Lee,” referring to his daughter Alice Roosevelt. He discusses at length the book Three Americans and Three Englishmen by Charles Frederick Johnson.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1886-08-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919