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In separate telegrams, Theodore Miller, Stewart Tedder, and Robert Hand write to Clarence H. Howard regarding their reactions to a play.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-24
Photograph of the Medora Musical’s Burning Hills singers at the Painted Canyon visitors’ center groundbreaking in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1977-08-13
National Park Service; Herr, William M. (William Martin), 1937-
William Loeb informs Edward Carl M. Dworzak that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt appreciates Dworzak thinking of her and sending a composition, but is unable to dedicate the time needed for practice of musical or literary productions, “in order that dissatisfaction and embarrassment may be avoided,” and therefore returns the composition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-28
Edward S. Curtis offers Theodore Roosevelt a box seat at the Hudson Theatre to see the final performance of the lecture and music.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-04
Theodore Miller, Stewart Tedder, and Robert Hand write to Clarence H. Howard to thank him and express their thoughts about the play they recently saw.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-24
Colorized postcard showing four dancing girls, wearing traditional kimonos, in Kyoto, Japan. Foliage surrounds the women and a structure can be seen in the background. Text on the reverse of the postcard provides information about the festivals held in Kyoto near temples and the individuals who perform on these occasions.
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Advertisement for the services of Alice Roseley, who offers presentations on birds to schools, churches, and other groups. Roseley impersonates the songs of many songbirds, and offers colored slides illustrating their characteristics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-23
Pamphlet advertising the selections that will be chosen from and the performers for an upcoming performance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-24
A Dutchman holds with his left hand balance scales on which are pelts and a weight. He is supporting the side of the scales with the pelts with his left foot and is holding the other side of the scales with his right hand in order to cheat the Native of the proper value for his pelts. Caption: As it was in New Amsterdam.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-06-08
In a theatrical production of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, heavyweight champion boxer Jack Johnson stands over Simon Legree, whom he has knocked to the stage with one punch. Caption: Uncle Tom (to Simon Legree) — Did ah heah yo’ say, White Man, dat yo’ done own Me, body an’ soul? Huh?
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-06-22
On a stage with a large table, many actors and actresses are engaged in various activities. On the far left is a Christmas tree with decorations based on the characters from the Harriet Beecher Stowe novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin: an angel labeled “Haley,” a playing card spade labeled “Marks,” a black doll labeled “Simon Legree,” a champagne bottle labeled “Mrs. Ophelia,” a bottle of “face powder” labeled “Topsey,” a dog labeled “Eliza,” and a whip labeled “Uncle Tom.” On the floor next to the tree is a jug labeled “Eagle Hotel Main Street.” The rest of the scene is comprised of blacks and whites playing dice games, drinking, and one woman feeding four dogs. An angel can be seen in the background. Caption: The Uncle Tommers’ Christmas dinner on the road.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1907-12-04