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President Roosevelt asks if Joseph A. Ferris and Sylvane M. Ferris could meet him in Bismarck or Mandan and ride to Medora with him.
Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation
1903-04-07
Photograph of the plaza in front the state capitol building with people walking nearby, looking into the City of Bismarck, North Dakota. Picture is part of a photograph collection in a binder kept by Chandler D. Fairbank, a foreman at the northern unit of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area in western North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936
Photograph of the plaza in front the state capitol building looking into the City of Bismarck, North Dakota. Picture is part of a photograph collection in a binder kept by Chandler D. Fairbank, a foreman at the northern unit of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area in western North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936
Photograph of the Maltese Cross Ranch cabin at the state capitol grounds prior to being moved to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park in Medora, North Dakota. Picture is part of a photograph collection in a binder kept by Chandler D. Fairbank, a foreman at the northern unit of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area in western North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936
Photograph of the North Dakota State Library located on the state capitol grounds in Bismarck, North Dakota. Picture is part of a photograph collection in a binder kept by Chandler D. Fairbank, a foreman at the northern unit of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area in western North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936
Photograph of the North Dakota capitol building that houses state offices and legislature located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Picture is part of a photograph collection in a binder kept by Chandler D. Fairbank, a foreman at the northern unit of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area in western North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936
Photograph of the Maltese Cross Cabin before reconstruction behind the visitor center in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, interpretative sign visible and readable.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-09-12
National Park Service; Henderson, Arthur A. (Arthur Algernon), 1924-2006
Chester C. Brown requests funds from National Park Service Director Wirth, to be transferred for projects related to the Maltese Cross Cabin, which had recently been moved from Bismarck to Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-10-16
Francis R. Roberson provides a condition report on the Maltese Cross cabin just prior to its moving from Bismarck, North Dakota to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-06-24
William O. Trenor, owner of the Maltese Cross Ranch, provides historical information on the Maltese Cross Ranch from “a noted author.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1938-03-04
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay forwards the change of work order for adding additional braces for moving the Maltese Cross Cabin from Bismarck, North Dakota, to Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay notes changes made in the specifications for moving the Maltese Cross Cabin from Bismarck to Medora, North Dakota, and that a contractor will be conducting the move on behalf of the National Park Service.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-07-10
Governor Lynn J. Frazier of North Dakota provides information on the Maltese Cross cabin, including confirmation of its authenticity and dimensions.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1918-04-18
Sylvane M. Ferris provides to Dr. Albert T. Volwiler much of the information Volwiler requested about Theodore Roosevelt’s time ranching in North Dakota and specifically about the Maltese Cross Cabin.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1918-03-15
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.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-05-24
Howard W. Baker summarizes the discussion he had with Ray H. Mattison concerning his report “Study of the Authenticity of the Maltese Cross Cabin.” Baker suggests breaking down the research program into several individual projects unless it is just one overall historical study. In that case, he suggests putting together several studies under one cover. Baker also suggests adding information to the report about the origin of the term “Maltese Cross” and why Theodore Roosevelt adopted it for his ranch. Baker would like the timbers used to build the cabin identified by a professional forester. He understands Russell Reid is already working towards this goal. Baker is also considering hiring an architect to do a measured drawing of the cabin to add to the report.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-03-29
President Roosevelt eating at a barbeque among attendees
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-07-28
Ray H. Mattison asks Jay W. Brown if he can provide any information on the condition of Theodore Roosevelt’s Maltese Cross Cabin, including the logs, when he assisted in dismantling it so the cabin could be shipped to the St Louis World Fair in 1904. Brown’s handwritten reply is included. He says the logs were in good condition at the time. Theodore Roosevelt was able to identify the cabin in St. Louis because of the Maltese Cross Brand on the left front corner of the building. The brand is made out of 45 Sharps Rifle cartridges.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-10-08
Ray H. Mattison returns the archive materials that Roy P. Johnson lent him regarding the authenticity of Theodore Roosevelt’s Maltese Cross Cabin. Mattison would like to travel to Bismarck before he makes his final report on the cabin.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-08-12
Ray H. Mattison asks Roy P. Johnson what information John C. Witherow had to base his argument that Theodore Roosevelt’s Maltese Cross Cabin in Bismarck, North Dakota, was not authentic. Mattison notes that the March 19, 1904, Dickinson Press did not agree with Witherow’s contention. He would like a copy of the article Johnson wrote for the Fargo Forum on the subject. Mattison will write to Edward S. Luce at the Custer Battlefield National Monument to draw his attention to the recent article on Jacob Horner that Johnson wrote for the North Dakota historical quarterly.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-07-14