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“Jack Tars March Song” is a patriotic celebration of the Navy. The front cover has a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, two other men, and a ship. A page or pages of the song are missing.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
Unknown
A child in a sailor’s outfit standing on the top of the mast of a ship, waving a cap, with the American flag in the background. An image of President Roosevelt is inserted in the top right.
1901-1907
Color postcard with image of President Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform, astride a horse, and holding an American flag. The caption reads, “Here’s to our American boys, who have arms for their girls, and arms for their country’s foes.”
1906-12-18
Sheet music for “Teddy Our Hero,” a two-step and song by H. L. Berger. Cover is red, white, and blue with a drawing of Theodore Roosevelt in Rough Rider uniform on horseback.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1903
Hand-held fan with a poem printed on the front and song lyrics on the back. The front of the fan features portraits of presidents George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Calvin Coolidge above a printed poem, “A Real American.” The reverse side features the lyrics to “The Star Spangled Banner” and “America.”
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1923-1929
Sheet music and lyrics for “San Juan,” including a message from Silvio Contreras, Maria Teresa Vera, and Justo Quijano written during World War II. The authors explain that the music and title represent Cuba’s struggle for independence as an example for the current struggle against Nazism and Fascism. The song celebrates the leadership of Calixto Garcia Iniguez and praises Theodore Roosevelt, “the immortal Yankee” who fought with Garcia for Cuba. The final page is an explanation for using “San Juan” as the song title.
Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection
1943-07-04
Black and white postcard featuring the heads of eleven United States presidents superimposed on to the bodies of football players. From left to right pictured are: Herbert Hoover, Calvin Coolidge, Woodrow Wilson, William McKinley, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, Warren G. Harding, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In the background is the United States Capitol.
1933-1943
Postcard with color illustration of a teddy bear with pince-nez, U.S. belt, and ranger hat waving an American flag. To the left of the illustration is printed “Delighted to meet you.” The reverse of the card indicates that this is number five in Huld’s “Teddy Bear Series.” In a written message, Tallie hopes that Carl Kennedy will come down for a visit.
1907-07-26
Emma Gardner tells her brother John that she will send him a book in the mail. Front of postcard reads, “A Square Deal for Every Man Theodore Roosevelt,” with an image of Roosevelt in front of an American flag.
1909-11-17
Front of postcard reads, “A Square Deal for Every Man Theodore Roosevelt,” with an image of Roosevelt in front of an American flag.
1907-1914
Front of postcard reads, “A Square Deal for Every Man Theodore Roosevelt,” with an image of Roosevelt in front of an American flag. No message.
1901-1907
Sepia-tone postcard with oval portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Washington in the foreground and two American flags behind. The unknown sender writes that they have found accommodations at Vanderbilt House.
1912-09-05
Postcard depicting Colonel Roosevelt and General Wood reviewing a parade.
1907-1914
Sepia-tone print of Theodore Roosevelt portrait with “Keep Up the Fight for Americanism” printed below. Also includes quote from Roosevelt read on January 5, 1919. Print was “Distributed by the Women’s National Committee of the American Defense Society … Proceeds for the Roosevelt Memorial Fund …[of the ADS].”
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1919
The Century Chorus Choir sings “America” and waves the star spangled banner at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904
Hugh Gordon Miller addresses the Annual Lincoln Dinner of the Republican Club of the City of New York. He jokes about his previous speaking engagement in New York. He describes the historical and contemporary relationship between Virginians and New York. He celebrates the rebuilt union of states. Miller reviews the accomplishments of the United States and New South since the American Civil War. He teases about Kentucky’s politics. He pays tribute to Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, William McKinley, and Rough Riders. Miller regrets that the South is aligned with the Democratic Party and calls on Republicans in the North to help settle “the problem of the suffrage and of the races.” Miller concludes with a vision of the ideal United States. Club President Henry Edwin Tremain introduces Senator John M. Thurston.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-02-12
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Captain Moffet for the spurs and shoes that will soon arrive. Roosevelt also thanks Moffet for his troop’s service and the pride they have brought Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-05
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Robert J. Collier for his letter and sonnet. He assures Collier that he need not feel ashamed for only being able to write on the subject.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-19
Theodore Roosevelt tells Father Vattmann he is pleased that the Catholics have taken action about the hyphen in their schools. He enjoyed seeing Father Vattmann recently.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt thinks that the letter from Mr. Congdon that James M. Gilbert sent to him was very interesting. Roosevelt approves of Congdon’s address on patriotism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-05-04