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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about being on the round-up. He also recounts Bill Sewall’s reaction to visiting Anna’s home. She treated him very well.
1886-06-07
Photograph of an informational display entitled “Medora,” which discusses the town named for the Marquise de Morès, Medora von Hoffman; museum exhibit #28 in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1967-03-30
A collection of articles relating to the Marquis de Morès that appeared in The Bismarck Tribune.
1885
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès refutes rumors about his wife’s request for divorce and is prepared to fight to “defend the fair fame of the ladies of his family.”
1887-10-12
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès is far from bankruptcy and continues to have the support of wealthy family members. The rumors of divorce between the Marquis and Marquise are unfounded.
1887-10-11
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. James W. Foley, business representative for the Marquis de Morès, denies that divorce proceedings have commenced between the Marquis and his wife. He adds that the couple will be wintering in India together.
1887-10-08
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès is traveling to India for a year-long hunting trip but will not be removing his business interests from Dakota, which he still believes will be successful. His travels may be an effort not to appear in defense at his wife’s divorce proceedings.
1887-10-04
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès has “wild cravings” for the hunt and intends to find and fight a grizzly bear with a knife.
1886-12-08
Typed transcript of an item from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis and Marquise de Morès have sailed for France and will remain all winter.
1885-12-12
Typed transcript of an item from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis and Marquise de Morès will stay in Medora, North Dakota, over the winter.
1885-11-19
Historian Chester L. Brooks provides the information he received after interviewing Lillian Derrenger, who claims to have been a maid for the Marquis de Mores, Medora von Hoffman, in 1903.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Morris Bricks provides information on Medora von Hoffman’s ancestors who lived on Staten Island and encloses some related articles. He is interested in knowing if the Marquis de Morès’s antisemitism is noted at the Chateau de Morès or creates problems at the site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1987-02-12
President Roosevelt is sorry he must deny the request of Patty M. F. Selmes and Madam de Mores.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-27
Family tree and generational chart for the Marquise de Mores, Medora von Hoffman.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Summary of Le Marquis de Morès, 1858-1896, by Charles Droulers, a somewhat fanciful biography of the Marquis de Morès. Translated and summarized by Regional Historian Hagen.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-12-22
Micki recounts her trip to the North Dakota State Museum in Bismarck where she researched the clothing of western North Dakota in the 1880s-1890s.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1976-02-24
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt between January 1879 to December 1883. Notable events include Theodore Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee, his appointment to the New York State Legislature, and his first visit and buffalo hunt in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Article about the Marquis de Mores, his founding of the town of Medora, and the failed attempt to sustain a meatpacking plant in the Badlands of Dakota Territory. The article also describes his mansion, the Chateau de Mores, and its evolution into a house museum run by the state of North Dakota.
Photographs of the Marquis de Mores and the Chateau accompany the article.
History of Medora, North Dakota, to mark its Centennial celebration in 1983. The article focuses on Theodore Roosevelt’s time as a rancher in the Badlands surrounding Medora, its decline, and its subsequent resurrection as a tourist gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park due to the efforts of Harold and Sheila Schafer and the Gold Seal Company.
The logo of the Medora Centennial and photographs of the Rough Rider Hotel in Medora, the Schafers, and The Medora Musical accompany the article.
A listing of the officers of the Theodore Roosevelt Association as well as the members of its executive, finance, and Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace committees is found on the second page of the article.
Article about the Centennial of the town of Medora, North Dakota, which provides a brief history of the community, including its importance to the life of Theodore Roosevelt.
The logo of the Medora Centennial occupies half of the first page of the article.