Panama-Pacific International Exposition

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-10-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Lambert, L. G.

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say that if America enters the war against Germany, Seth Bullock will put Kermit in as captain and Ted and Archie will also become officers. Roosevelt says unless there is a change, he will not be able to support either of the political parties next year. He closes by describing his trip to the Panama-Pacific Exposition in California.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-08-06

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Kermit Roosevelt and his wife Belle for their letters. Roosevelt says the doctor is looking at Quentin’s back after he dislocated two ribs on the Arizona trip last year. Archie and Quentin are eager for military camp in the summer, and Roosevelt plans to take Edith across the Canadian Pacific to the Exposition. Roosevelt says he is even more discontented with President Wilson’s administration and its response to the sinking of an American ship by the German ship Prinz Eitel Frederick. He closes by saying he is sending Edward White’s new book.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-04-08

This note on University of North Dakota letterhead refers to Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to the North Dakota building at the Panama-Pacific Exposition of 1915. Roosevelt signed the guest book as all residents of North Dakota were instructed to do, listing Medora, North Dakota, as his place of residence. The notes include a clipping from the Grand Forks Herald and context on why Roosevelt signed as he did.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt tells J. O. Orr that he must decline his invitation to attend the Canadian National Exposition in Toronto. Roosevelt is sorry that he cannot go, because he enjoyed the Canadian Pavilion at the San Francisco exposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-20

Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed his visit to the Netherlands Pavilion at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-06

Theodore Roosevelt discusses with August “Augie” Belmont potential travel plans to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition with one of his sons.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-07-10

Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he cannot accept the Civic League’s invitation. If he were to do so, he would be obligated to accept so many others, that he would not have time to see the Exposition. He is looking forward to seeing Chester H. Rowell and, of course, California Governor Hiram Johnson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-19

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Moses A. Gunst for the pamphlet on the San Francisco Exposition. Roosevelt looks forward to attending it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-18

Theodore Roosevelt is not able to take the presidency of any league right now. Roosevelt also cannot commit to a trip to San Francisco, although he will likely visit for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-04

Theodore Roosevelt recommends A. H. Stanton, a soldier he served with in the Spanish-American War, to the Directors of the San Francisco Exposition. Roosevelt believes that he would do well as a guard or in any other position for which he applies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-16

Japan is making preparations to take part in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, California, and is prepared to spend large sums to be well represented. It is important to have a Japanese presence, as European participation will be low due to the war. The Japanese do not want any anti-Japanese legislation passed by the California legislature and it would be exceedingly awkward if there was hostile legislation attempted or passed during the exposition. Theodore Roosevelt hopes Governor Johnson can “stave off any action.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-30

Bradner F. Bean welcomes Theodore Roosevelt to Los Angeles. Bean tells Roosevelt of his worries regarding the Mexican Revolution, and is of the opinion that peace is the most important thing at this time as he does not want the Panama Canal Exposition ruined by conflict. Money should be be invested in irrigation projects rather than in the military.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-20

Pearl Wight and others are in Washington trying to lobby Congress to locate the upcoming Panama-Pacific International Exposition in New Orleans. He has heard that several from the New York delegation are likely to vote for San Francisco and asks if Theodore Roosevelt can send letters of introduction to members so he can meet with them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-01-07

Theodore Roosevelt shakes hands with a man who has his back turned to the camera while surrounded by crowds. In a second shot Roosevelt, now seated in an open-top automobile, acknowledges and tips his hat to the camera.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1915

John Campbell Greenway requests information about the school Archibald Roosevelt attended in Mesa, Arizona. He knows two boys who are considering the school. Greenway is sorry he missed seeing Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, New York, and hopes Roosevelt will visit on his way through Arizona en route to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1914-10-26

Theodore Roosevelt informs Chester H. Rowell that he will be in San Francisco for four days and wants to see as much of the Panama–Pacific International Exposition as possible, as well as certain friends and the Governor. Roosevelt agrees to make one speech while he is there, but reiterates that he is there for the exposition as a private citizen. Roosevelt has referred Mr. Stephens to Rowell and states that the enclosed letter explains itself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-03

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Hiram Johnson that Roosevelt is in Syracuse, New York, for the William Barnes libel suit. The secretary details Roosevelt’s plans for his upcoming trip to San Francisco, and asks Johnson to help ensure that Roosevelt’s visit to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in that city not overlap with that of President Woodrow Wilson or William H. Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-05-06