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Patrons in a library are seated, each listening to a book through a phonograph. At the bottom right a patron is listening to The Strenuous Life by Theodore Roosevelt. Brander Matthews enclosed this cartoon in a letter to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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President Roosevelt listens to a gramophone labeled “voice of the common people” project the words, “Justice. We want fair play. We demand a sample of the famous ‘Square Deal.'”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04
President Roosevelt and Uncle Sam listen to a “public opinion” gramophone that projects, “relief from oppressive trusts—a square deal for all, both white and black—honesty and efficiency—no foreign entanglements—retrenchment—economy.” The side of the gramophone says, “Xmas present to Theodore Roosevelt and Uncle Sam from the people.” In the background a number of man dance around a Christmas tree with different ornaments, including “larger navy,” “plenty,” “full work,” “peace,” and “army.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-24
Alexander Konta writes of the “scantiness, unreliability and confusion of the records of the past” and modern technologies being used for commercial rather than historical value. He proposes the Modern Historic Records Association be created in an effort to combine efforts at the local, state, and national level to preserve the historic record, including the voices of men of importance. He hopes that Theodore Roosevelt might look kindly on this idea and will consider joining in the planning of such an undertaking.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-14
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
President Roosevelt kneels on all fours like a dog and looks into a “trusts” gramophone. “Oyster Bay” can be seen outside of the window.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08
A “Bryanism” phonograph sends out several words to a dog with a “calamity” collar. The words are “free silver,” “hobknobbing,” “gov’t ownership,” “visions,” “hobnobbing royalty,” “crown of thorns,” “aunty,” and “study common people kings I have met.” Caption: —Adapted from a well-known ad.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-06
A dog with a collar that reads “Ben (Albany)” sits in front of a “White House” phonograph. Caption: His master’s voice. With apologies to the ‘vict.'”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-02
President Roosevelt writes on a “Defi to Congress” as he also looks at a man holding a “dandy” gun, who asks, “Can’t I sell you one of our dandy guns?” A “rebuke from Congress” missile flies behind Roosevelt near a copy of the “N. Y. World” that Roosevelt is hitting with “the big stick” thanks to “spanking machine” that he is operating with his left foot. “Bill possum” chases a “teddy bear” near Roosevelt’s feet, and there are “Ananias Club tickets,” a “message,” and “98-mile ride” boots on the ground. Roosevelt uses his right foot to send a “wire to California.” He holds a “pat. gladhander” in his left hand as he shakes hands with a “big game hunter,” an “office hunter” and a “prize fighter.” A phonograph plays “Delighted, delighted” on it. Meanwhile, a man carries out a mattress and sings, “Moving day.” Caption: With only a few weeks more in which to finish up his work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-22