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A study of the authenticity of the Maltese Cross cabin

A study of the authenticity of the Maltese Cross cabin

Historian Ray H. Mattison reports on his study of the authenticity of the Maltese Cross cabin. Mattison concludes that the cabin in question is the one occupied by Roosevelt when he first moved to Medora, North Dakota. Whether or not it was his home beyond 1885, it continued to be the base of Roosevelt’s cattle ranching operation. In addition to a thorough history of Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands Region and the efforts of others to preserve and/or showcase the Maltese Cross cabin, the report includes photos and sworn affidavits from Medora locals.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1950-05-24

Creator(s)

Mattison, Ray H., 1903-1980

Chronology January 1884 to December 1891

Chronology January 1884 to December 1891

Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

Creator(s)

Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association

Historical study of buildings at Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch site at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park

Historical study of buildings at Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch site at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park

Ray H. Mattison gives a historical summary of the construction and use of Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch, and discusses the buildings present there. Mattison draws from a number of sources, including books, letters, photographs, and interviews to try to give a complete picture of the ranch and its activities.

Collection

Midwest Archeological Center

Creation Date

1960-05

Creator(s)

Mattison, Ray H., 1903-1980

Maltese Cross Ranch cupboard display card

Maltese Cross Ranch cupboard display card

Display card for a cupboard that was used by Theodore Roosevelt in the Maltese Cross Ranch Cabin. The cupboard was built in 1883 and Roosevelt gave the cupboard to George W. Myers, a Rough Rider from North Dakota, after Roosevelt dissolved his cattle interests. The Myers gave the cupboard to Grace Hollaway who donated it to the State Historical Society of North Dakota.

Collection

State Historical Society of North Dakota

Creation Date

Unknown

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Ray H. Mattison to Hermann Hagedorn

Letter from Ray H. Mattison to Hermann Hagedorn

Ray H. Mattison, Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park historian, writes to Hermann Hagedorn, Roosevelt Memorial Association Secretary, requesting information on the descendants of Theodore Roosevelt’s associates in the North Dakota Badlands. Mattison wishes to invite them to the park’s dedication ceremony. Mattison also requests the Association’s help in deciding who to invite to the ceremony.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-02-14

Creator(s)

Mattison, Ray H., 1903-1980