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The people of Thetford, Vermont are organizing a pageant dedicated to their 150th anniversary, and it will focus on the town’s agricultural issues and their possible solutions. William Chauncy Langdon requests an audience with Theodore Roosevelt to discuss the upcoming pageant and its importance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-19
A new branch of the Roosevelt Savings Bank recently opened in Massapequa Park, New York on September 21, 1974, accompanied by a variety of festivities. The article highlights the appearance of Roosevelt impersonator Joseph Early and the Roosevelt artifacts and pictures displayed in the bank.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1975
J. S. Cullinan feels that his recommendations made at the last Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission meeting were largely ignored. He also believes that the fifth clause of the contract for the Pageant of the Americas, outlining the purposes of the creation of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission, has also been ignored.
1934-10-24
Kenneth M. Ellis tells J. S. Cullinan’s secretary that he had problems contacting Cullinan and has moved forward by setting up his field staff in Rapid City, South Dakota. He has kept Fred W. Sargent and John A. Boland apprised of his activities. Ellis has no intention of requesting anything from Cullinan.
1934-10-20
Responding to Kenneth M. Ellis’s suggestion for the creation of a national committee for the Pageant of the Americas, J. S. Cullinan provides detailed feedback with suggestions on potential members, stationery, headquarters, and pageant literature.
1934-08-26
Kenneth M. Ellis reviews plans for a “strong national committee” for the Pageant of the Americas. He requests J. S. Cullinan’s suggestions in response.
1934-08-23
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of the Black Hills has elected a new secretary and is seeking to help the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Committee with the design and publicity of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The society has also entered into a contract with the Pageant of America to produce a pageant that will be held at Mount Rushmore.
1934-06-25
J. S. Cullinan does not want to obstruct the pageant and hopes a meeting can be arranged to clear up the misunderstandings.
1934-11-05
Kenneth M. Ellis feels that there was a misunderstanding, compounded by the loss of a previous letter from Ellis to J. S. Cullinan. Ellis assures Cullinan that there has been no contract violation on his part. He hopes to resolve the matter in person soon.
1934-11-03
Fred W. Sargent urges Kenneth M. Ellis to take up the criticisms contained in J. S. Cullinan’s letter. Cullinan should be assured of Ellis’s intention to comply with the terms of the contract. To move forward, it is imperative that the pageant have the full approval from Cullinan and the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of the Blank Hills.
1934-10-30
National Park Service Regional Director Merriam writes to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks regarding the recent dedication ceremony for the park. Merriam congratulates Hanks on the successful ceremony and asks when photographs might be available.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-14
National Park Service Director Drury writes a detailed letter to Horace M. Albright about the recent dedication ceremony for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Drury describes the ceremony, other events that took place while he was in North Dakota, and the time he spent with other government officials who also attended.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-08
Ray H. Mattison, historian for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, gives a report on the recent dedication ceremony for the park. Mattison lists the names of the members of the planning committee and of the program participants, provides an estimate of the number of people in attendance at the ceremony, and describes the pageant that was presented. He also provides a list of names of noteworthy guests.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-20