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Senator Dixon introduces J. F. Byrnes who is setting up a series of films of the presidential candidates. Dixon would like Theodore Roosevelt to “submit to the ordeal” as the film could reach several million voters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-23
Theodore Roosevelt discusses his recollection of the Bureau of Corporation’s investigation into the Harvester matter, and tells Oscar K. Davis that it is comparable to Charles J. Bonaparte’s remembrance. Roosevelt writes that he will not appear in a moving picture with Boy Scouts or anyone else as he feels it would be a cheap thing to do.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-11
Theodore Roosevelt does not think the Africa expedition should take a moving picture machine along. They would be hampered by carrying it and the advertising “should be very undesirable.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-12
Herman O. Fjelde has yet to receive a reply from John R. Abernathy regarding the film of Theodore Roosevelt. He asks Frank Harper to write Abernathy as the sculptor Gustav Vigeland is eager to have the film as a reference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-09
George H. Paine shares with Theodore Roosevelt his recent experience at a motion picture. The mixed audience remained silent when pictures of other political candidates were shown but cheered and clapped when Roosevelt’s picture appeared.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-11
Herman O. Fjelde thanks Frank Harper for the information about the “moving pictures” of Theodore Roosevelt and says he has written to Mr. Abernathy. The sculptor has the skeleton of the equestrian statue ready, but Fjelde does not know when the sculpture will be ready. However, he gets new subscribers and honorary members of the Roosevelt Monument Association every week, and notes that English Ambassador James Bryce recently expressed interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-15
William M. Stansbury will be delivering a lecture tour and showing film footage of the Panama Canal, and asks Theodore Roosevelt’s permission to use his name in conjunction with the tour. He additionally asks for Roosevelt’s advice on where to procure several animal pelts, as well as accurate data regarding the Panama Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-08
While attending a moving picture, Julian A. Keeler observed a more “hearty” round of applause for Theodore Roosevelt’s portrait when displayed during a presentation of prominent Americans, as compared to the others. He also heard comments favoring Roosevelt. However, Keeler knows not everyone in attendance supports Roosevelt. Yet, he advises Roosevelt not to be discouraged by temporary defeats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-28
Philip K. Mindil informs Theodore Roosevelt the film of his airplane flight will be shown at William J. Gane’s Manhattan Theatre. Gane invites Roosevelt and company to view the film at the theatre or elsewhere. Duplicate copies of the letter were sent to Sagamore Hill and Roosevelt’s office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-04
Travers D. Carman offers to arrange a viewing of the moving picture of Theodore Roosevelt’s African trip in Oyster Bay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-24
The article details that recent showing of Howe’s moving pictures sold out a large auditorium. The audience saw a variety of activities, both educational and comic. Some of these included motorboat races, military maneuvers, and Burmese temples. Howe’s pictures are clearer, bigger, and accompanied by sounds. The audience growth reflects their increasing popularity. A calling card for Julian A. Keeler is attached.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Unknown
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs H. O. Fjelde that John R. Abernathy is no longer in New York City and has likely returned to his home. He suggests Fjelde contact Abernathy there and apologizes he cannot help. Abernathy is the only one who has the film.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-16
After a brief presentation of Theodore Roosevelt’s biography accompanied by photographs, this item presents video clips, provided by the News Magazine Library, of Theodore Roosevelt after leaving the presidency. These clips include scenes of traveling during his safari in Africa, making speeches during the first World War, and speaking at Sagamore Hill. Additionally, there is a brief walking tour of several rooms in Sagamore Hill, including the sitting room, nursery, dining room, trophy room, and library.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
Unknown
Vignettes show children leaving Sunday school on the left and walking to the movies on the right, with scenes depicting bad influences, such as “The Devil’s Recruiting Station” and the hazards of films that teach bad habits, such as “Where did you learn to crack a safe? At the Moving Picture Show.” Above the Sunday school is a bust of an angel; above the movie theater is a bust of the devil. Caption: From the Sunday-school to the moving-picture show is but a step.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-11-09
Vignettes depict scenes from the making of movies. At center is “The ancestral gallery of the future – picture of grandfather at breakfast” showing a group of upper class people with a movie projector illuminating a painting hanging on a wall that shows a man sipping tea from a saucer. The surrounding vignettes show the illusions created by movies.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1914-09-26
At center, Theodore Roosevelt kidnaps the “G.O.P.” elephant (this figure can be rotated 180° to show Roosevelt being kidnapped by the “G.O.P.”). Around this image are vignette scenes showing, on the left, Edward “Carson” kidnapping Ulster from “Home Rule Ireland,” a man with a movie camera who has lassoed theater-goers at the entrance to a theater labeled “Drama,” and a man wearing suit and top hat labeled “Prohibition” kidnapping the Statue of Liberty; and on the right, a British suffragist carrying a policeman labeled “The Law,” a newspaper labeled “The Calamity Howl” howling as sheaves of wheat labeled “Bumper Crop” carry off an infant labeled “Business,” and a woman labeled “Dame Fashion” kidnapping a corset.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1914-08-08