Norway

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Thomas Thorson for his kind words and hopes he enjoyed his trip to Norway. 

An illustrated pamphlet with reviews describing the lectures William J. Taylor gives on Norway, Egypt, Israel, and Rome, Italy, in which he “describes the beautiful scenery, the folk-lore, the customs and home life of the people.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-19

TR returns from his African hunting trip through the countries of Sudan, France, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Great Britain, and finally his reception in New York City. There are views of: 1) his riverboat on the Nile River in Sudan; 2) TR’s visit in Paris with French Ambassador Jules Jusserand, Gen. Jean B. Dalstein, American Ambassador Robert Bacon, and Mrs. Bacon; his trip to Issy-les-Moulineaux; TR reviewing French troops with Jusserand, Bacon, and Dalstein at Vincennes on Apr. 27, 1910; and TR leaving the University of Paris (Sorbonne) on Apr. 23, 1910; 3) TR with Prince Christian and others in Denmark May 2-3, 1910; 4) TR and King Haakon in Christiania (now Oslo) on May 4-6, 1910; 5) views of Berlin including the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag; TR, Kaiser Wilhelm, the Kaiserin, and others leaving the University of Berlin on May 12, 1910

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1910

“Norway” hands President Roosevelt a “Nobel Prize $40,000.” Behind Roosevelt is a large “big stick” with “olive branches” on the wall along with the “Treaty of Portsmouth—Russo-Japanese.” On the ground is “Roosevelt’s plans for Industrial Peace Commission—$40,000 endowment.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-11

Kermit Roosevelt was sorry to hear of the dreadful time Isabella Ferguson is having. He describes the Roosevelt family’s travels in Europe, specifically Norway. Theodore Roosevelt is being received everywhere with great enthusiasm.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1909-05-18

Theodore Roosevelt gives a description of his travels after completing the safari portion of the 1909-1910 expedition. Roosevelt traveled from Khartoum to London and visited many European countries along the way. He provides descriptions and opinions on the countries he visited and the people he met, particularly the members of European royalty.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1911-10-01

While returning from Africa in 1910, Theodore Roosevelt visited many European countries, including Denmark, May 2-3, and Norway, May 4-6. Roosevelt, King Haakon, Edith Roosevelt, Queen Maud, Ethel Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt, and others enter carriages outside the railroad station in Oslo, Norway. Carriages arrive at the wharf in Helsingør, Denmark. Roosevelt and Kermit arrive by carriage outside the National Theater in Oslo where he is to deliver his acceptance speech for the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize. They are greeted by King Haakon and others. Ethel, probably Edith, and Queen Maud arrive at the theater. Crowds gather outside King Frederick University, Oslo.

Roosevelt, Crown Prince Christian (later King Christian X), Kermit, Edith, and Ethel enter carriages in Copenhagen, Denmark. The carriage with Roosevelt and Prince Christian arrives at Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen. Roosevelt, a woman who may be Katharine M. Egan, and Dr. Maurice Francis Egan, American minister to Denmark (barely visible on far left), arrive by auto and are greeted by unidentified men. There is a pan of the crowds at Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark. Roosevelt and entourage arrive, as Danish soldiers march by, visit, and bid hosts goodbye at Kronborg Castle, Denmark. Roosevelt and the Egans board the steamer Queen Maud. The ship sails past Kronborg Castle, a Danish naval ship, and returns to Copenhagen. Roosevelt leaves the ship and enters a carriage.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Emma Agnes Pixley that Roosevelt does not know the procedure for bringing the work of her husband, Chelius S. Pixley, to the attention of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. He suggests she contact them directly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-09

Theodore Roosevelt expresses the regret that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt felt on learning that Ambassador Peirce would no longer be continuing in the foreign service as Ambassador to Norway. The rumor about Roosevelt visiting Norway “is wholly without foundation.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-31

President Roosevelt deeply appreciates the invitation to speak in Christiania, Norway, by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as he highly values the Nobel prize that he was awarded. However, he cannot accept the invitation for fear of causing resentment among the other institutions whose invitations he has already had to turn down. He has a high regard for the Norwegian people and would like to visit Norway some day.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-11

President Roosevelt wishes he could study the socialist movement in Denmark, and outlines his thoughts on the topic for Ambassador Egan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-05

President Roosevelt thanks King Haakon VII of Norway for his kind message and offers wishes for a good new year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-03

President Roosevelt is sorry to hear that J. M. Dickinson cannot go to Norway but assures him that such an offer was not done as a favor but as a recognition of Dickinson’s ability and a tribute to him for the work he did as part of the Alaska Boundary Tribunal. He is pleased that Dickinson approves of the way he has been handling the question of African Americans in the South. While he knows there is no perfect solution, he hopes to “make it as little acute as possible, and cautiously endeavor to make things a little better in such way as will not mean making them ultimately worse!”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-02

Theodore Roosevelt tells Senator Nelson that while he has done his best to bring Russia and Japan together, he is not sure if it will result in peace. He is not sure what he can do about the other matter regarding relations between Norway and Sweden, as he does “not want to get to be a ‘meddlesome Matty’ in foreign affairs.” If he sees an opportunity to say something that will have a positive effect, he will do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-23

Wayne MacVeagh reports on the events leading up to his suggestion that the Venezuelan blockade by Great Britain, Italy, and Germany be resolved through arbitration at the Hague. MacVeagh believes that the nations’ willingness to use the court and abide by its decision bodes well for continuing international peace.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-1904

Benjamin Vogt recommends Norwegian explorer Christian Leden, who has embarked on a scientific expedition to study the indigenous peoples of Canada. Vogt requests that Leden receive assistance from the Canadian customs authorities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-06

Senator Lodge encloses a letter from Herbert H. D. Peirce who has fallen on hard times but is facing these difficulties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01-03

Thomas Thorson sends Theodore Roosevelt the resolutions he has carried since they met last May in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-28

Herbert H. D. Peirce deeply appreciated receiving Theodore Roosevelt’s letter praising his service as United States minister to Norway, and will keep it as a family heirloom.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-05

F. Beyer, the owner of a tourism agency, invites Theodore Roosevelt to use his resources the next time he plans a trip to Norway, Denmark, Sweden, or other European countries. Beyer has enclosed multiple travel and tourism catalogs for Roosevelt’s perusal. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-24