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Willard Saulsbury sends Theodore Roosevelt an account of the memorial service held for Howard Pyle. If Roosevelt is coming for the funeral, Saulsbury and his wife would love to have him, and possibly their mutual friend, Father Luke, for lunch or dinner. Saulsbury asks for a signed photograph of Roosevelt to add to his collection of extinguished men.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-22
John P. Nields asks Theodore Roosevelt for a letter about Howard Pyle to be read at his memorial service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-10
Thomas H. Grady invites Theodore Roosevelt, on behalf of the Joint Legislative Committee, to the memorial services of David B. Hill.
Mrs. Charles L. Morehouse implores that Theodore Roosevelt pay attention to the plight of “many old soldiers” who are “deprived of their daily comfort and live in obscurity in their old age.” Morehouse feels as though “patriotism” has vanished from society, with war veterans required to cover the costs of flags to decorate graves—”that sacred duty that belongs to the American people, who have enjoyed the fruits of their labors and sacrifices for their country.” She invites Roosevelt to attend and speak at a memorial service at “Mount Victory” in Cypress Hills Cemetery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-25
Charles Dersch invites Theodore Roosevelt to attend and deliver a speech at a memorial service for the victims of the General Slocum disaster. Dersch mentions that the memorial is always well attended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-12
Bishop Satterlee was very impressed with the memorial service for John Hay that was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England. Satterlee reports on several prominent attendees including Senator Allison, J. Pierpont Morgan, and Nicholas Murray Butler.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-05
An invitation from the American Philosophical Society and other associations to a memorial meeting for Henry Charles Lea on January 20. Additionally included are a program for the meeting and a calling card for Arthur H. Lea.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-20
Program for a memorial held in honor of Theodore Roosevelt in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on February 9, 1919. The program includes a “Roosevelt creed” and excerpts from Roosevelt’s speeches.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1919
List of songs printed in the program for a memorial service held for Theodore Roosevelt on Sunday, February 9, 1919. The songs listed are “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Onward, Christian Soldiers,” “America,” “Battle-Hymn of the Republic,” and “How Firm a Foundation.”
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1919-02-09
Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt that was included with the invitation to a memorial service for Roosevelt held by the United States Congress.
1918
Invitation to a memorial service commemorating the life, character, and public service of Theodore Roosevelt being held by the United States Congress.
1919-02-01
Due to the limited capacity of the Hall of the House of Representatives and the demand for tickets, those expecting to attend the ceremony should notify Senator Wadsworth.
1919-02-01
President Roosevelt will have his secretary, George B. Cortelyou, make travel arrangements with Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He is adamant that he cannot attend memorial services of any kind due to the precedent it would set.
1901-10-14
Program for a memorial service for Theodore Roosevelt at B. F. Keith’s Colonial Theatre.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1919-02-09
Description of the Clyde, New York, memorial service held for William McKinley, including the text of the speeches delivered by Judge Charles Terry Saxton and Reverend John E. Rhodes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26