North Dakota

Postcard featuring a drawing of the Elkhorn Ranch Cabin by R. Swain Gifford. Two people are on the covered porch in front of the cabin.

Collection

Boschee Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Magazine article featuring a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay recounting his trip west in 1903.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1951-12-10

Six of the ten pages of this edition of the “News and Notes” column are devoted to the visit of a delegation from the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) to the Netherlands in October 1989. The TRA, for the first time, held its annual meeting and dinner outside of the United States. The column notes the group’s visit to various sites across the Netherlands, describes the activities of the Roosevelt Study Center, and discusses fundraising efforts to support the Center. The column also discusses efforts to increase the endowment for the TRA and to establish an endowment for the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University.

The column is illustrated with fifteen photographs from the TRA’s visit to the Netherlands and two more from the fundraising dinner held to support the endowment of the Roosevelt collection at Harvard.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

A collection of Theodore Roosevelt’s speeches in North Dakota and two novels, a Western and an account of the Spanish American War in Cuba, comprise the works under scrutiny in the “Book Reviews” section. John A. Gable praises James F. Vivian’s The Romance of My Life: Theodore Roosevelt’s Speeches in North Dakota because it brings to life speeches which had not previously been published and because it demonstrates Roosevelt’s “long and affectionate relationship with the state and people of North Dakota.” Elizabeth E. Roosevelt likes Brian Garfield’s Western “Manifest Destiny” which portrays the people and events of Roosevelt’s time in Dakota from 1884 to 1886, with the Marquis de Mores playing the role of the villain. Perry D. Floyd also likes Remember Santiago, which he calls “fictional oral history,” despite the fact that Roosevelt and his Rough Riders are largely absent from the story.

Gable concludes the section with an essay, “TR in Fiction,” in which he argues that the revival of interest in Roosevelt has led to his appearance in many novels and may lead to readers searching out more nonfiction titles about him. But Gable also warns that there is a danger that the fictional portrayals will lead to a distorted picture of Roosevelt in the public mind.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

The Montana Homeseeker provides a narrative history of Pierre Wiebaux–a contemporary of Theodore Roosevelt and the Marquis de Mores–and the W Ranch–located on the border between Montana and North Dakota. While Wibaux made a fortune on cattle, the ranch is now a prime investment location for sheep herders and those in the wool trade, and a company is being organized for investors who would like to get into the business. Maps, photographs, and figures accompany the advertising material, illustrating the area and aspects of the sheep industry.

Collection

America

Creation Date

1906-09

Notice about the North Dakota Department of Tourism placing billboards in South Dakota trying to lure tourists by highlighting Theodore Roosevelt’s affection for North Dakota.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1982

The June 17,1911 edition of Collier’s. The articles “Coming and Going,” “North Dakota,” “Are They Dead?,” and “Guidance,” are marked in a square shape. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-17

President Roosevelt will try to persuade C. Hart Merriam to adopt Ernest Thompson Seton’s proposals. Roosevelt enjoyed lunching with Seton and his wife, Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson, and looks forward to receiving the weight beam.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-22

An English translation of a flattering article about President Roosevelt published by the Danish magazine Varden. Berthold De Linde describes his first encounter with President Roosevelt as an infantryman in the Spanish-American War. He then details Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments, from his time at Harvard to his ascendance to the presidency. De Linde particularly emphasizes Roosevelt’s strong moral character and tireless battle against corruption.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-15

In this Danish magazine sent to President Roosevelt by Ambassador Maurice Francis Egan, a profile of Roosevelt by Berthold de Linde appears on pages 14-22. The article details President Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments from his time at Harvard through becoming President. It particularly focuses on his strong moral character and good qualities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-15

Excerpts from an Interstate Commerce Commission publication listing the powers of railroad commissions in various U.S. states.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-19

A memorandum states that an impartial investigation into James F. Shea, United States Marshal for North Dakota, will show that he is traveling the state attempting to influence the results of county caucuses and conventions at the behest of party boss Alexander McKenzie. The writer of the memorandum believes that the results of the investigation, which should be conducted by an “irreproachable” man, will lead President Roosevelt to remove Shea from office. Shea’s work is “wholly unnecessary,” as North Dakota is “absolutely safe” for Secretary of War William H. Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-29

The Bismarck Tribune reports on the death of Theodore Roosevelt at his home in Oyster Bay, New York, early on the morning of January 6, 1919. His secretary Josephine M. Stricker, who reported it to the press, received the news from Roosevelt’s wife Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. It is believed that Roosevelt passed away painlessly, and that his death was due to inflammatory rheumatism. News of Roosevelt’s death quickly drew a large number of telegrams expressing condolence and sympathy, and both houses of Congress adjourned out of respect for Roosevelt. Following this article, The Bismarck Tribune also presents a brief biography of Roosevelt’s life and political achievements. Apart from news of Roosevelt’s death, the paper also has several articles related to North Dakota politics, a brief mention of troop movements occurring in Europe, and a comment on the success of a recent Liberty Loan drive for the Ninth federal reserve district.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1919-01-06

Senator Bourne shares with President Roosevelt quotes from Senator Henry Clay Hansborough’s letter discussing his support of Roosevelt. Additionally, Hansborough reports that Alexander McKenzie supports Clarence B. Little for the Senate. Bourne is “not at all surprised at the strength of the Roosevelt sentiment” and finds great pleasure in it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-21

This report details a number of proposals for developing the Elkhorn Ranch site as a part of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Following a brief description of the site’s history and reasoning for the site’s preservation, plans for the development of the site are described, to make the area accessible and understandable to visitors. Maps and photographs are included along with the text.

Collection

Midwest Archeological Center

Creation Date

1956-11

This is a section in the Congressional Record-Senate, where Senator Burdick explains why Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park should receive full park designation and be renamed the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Burdick states that the memorial park status has resulted in inadequate recognition unfitting of the memory of Theodore Roosevelt. Burdick also includes a letter from Joseph Satrom, North Dakota travel director, discussing the use of the word “memorial” in the title of the park.

Collection

Denver Public Library

Creation Date

1972-10-09

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to procure lands, whether by accepting donations or procuring by other means, in order to develop roads connecting the units of the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. It also stipulates how such lands will be legally designated and used.

Collection

Denver Public Library

Creation Date

1971-01-25

Acting Director Giles sends copies of the master plan brief, a public notice, and a brochure explaining the wilderness proposal for the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. The master plan proposal will be presented to the park on December 8, in Watford City, and on December 9, in Medora, North Dakota. Since the Wilderness Act of 1964 requires the Secretary of the Interior to review areas to determine whether they are suitable for inclusion in wilderness areas, there will be public hearings on the proposed wilderness areas on these days as well.

Collection

Denver Public Library

Creation Date

1970-10-12

Acting Director Giles of the Department of the Interior sends copies of the master plan brief, a public notice, and a brochure explaining the wilderness proposal for the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. The master plan proposal will be presented to the park on December 8, in Watford City, North Dakota, and on December 9, in Medora, North Dakota. Since the Wilderness Act of 1964 requires the Secretary of the Interior to review areas to determine whether they are suitable for inclusion in wilderness areas, there will be public hearings on the proposed wilderness areas on these days as well.

Collection

Denver Public Library

Creation Date

1970-10-12

This book chronicles the relationship between John Goodall and Theodore Roosevelt. Goodall met Roosevelt in 1884 at the local Stock Men’s Association meeting. Later, Roosevelt worked for Goodall as a cowhand. When Roosevelt was president, he offered Goodall a position as Livestock Superintendent of Indian Agencies at Large.

Collection

Dickinson State University

Creation Date

1931