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President Roosevelt thanks Amelia M. Starkweather for sending a copy of her children’s book, Tomtits and Other Bits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-17
Amelia M. Starkweather has sent a copy of her book, Tomtits and Other Bits, for President Roosevelt’s and Edith Kermit Carow’s children. Starkweather recounts the story of the time she met Roosevelt and his wife in Chautauqua, New York during his time as governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-15
President Roosevelt sits with his legs crossed as William H. Taft reads his “speech of acceptance” standing on an ottoman. On the floor are letter cubes and a children’s book.
J. H. “Hal” Donahey of the Cleveland Plain Dealer was one of the best political cartoonists America ever produced, and this cartoon illustrates some of the reasons: his singular ability to meld a grasp of the news and basic realities behind the headlines, clever caricatures, advocacy that could persuade or dissuade, and when a necessary mode, employ humor to convey his commentaries.
“The Roosevelt Bears in New York City” is number 15 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. John Stephen Bond’s father writes him the message, “The weather is fine down here.”
1908-12-09
The Roosevelt Bears wear a military uniform and play drums as they march at West Point.
1907
The Roosevelt Bears ring the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall. Number 26 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. Text on the postcard indicates the scene is from the book “More about the Roosevelt Bears,” a 16-page book printed in color.
1907
This postcard features an image from the children’s book, The Roosevelt Bears Abroad. A brown bear wearing a nightshirt addresses a smaller white bear also in a nightshirt who is sitting on the top bunk of in a sleeping car. A quote from the book and publication information is printed below the image.
1907
A postcard with a scene from the 1907 children’s book, The Roosevelt Bears Celebrate the Fourth. The scene depicts a brown bear and a white bear both wearing American flag themed red and white striped pants and a blue shirt with white stars. Both bears are leaping in the air over popping firecrackers. A quote from the book along with the book title is printed below the image.
1907
This postcard uses an image from the children’s book, More about the Roosevelt Bears published in 1907. The picture is of two bears, one brown wearing a suit and top hat and one white wearing a blue shirt and tan pants.
1907-1914
The Roosevelt bears, dressed as firefighters, work to put out a fire in a burning building. Number 18 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. Text on the postcard indicates this scene is from the book “More about the Roosevelt Bears,” a 16-page book printed in color.
1907
Postcard of the Roosevelt bears as hunters sent to Charles Hanley of Keokuk, Iowa. Number 31 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. The reverse of the postcard indicates that the Roosevelt Bears are available as wallpaper.
1908-01-04
The Roosevelt bears, with fishing equipment, talk with a young boy and his pig. Number 29 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.
1907
The Roosevelt bears, dressed in patriotic stars and stripes, ring the Liberty Bell. Number 20 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.
1907
The Roosevelt bears at the wax museum. Number 19 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. Postcard sent to Basil Treat by his mother who asks for a picture.
1908-02-07
Roosevelt bear, Teddy G, rides a giraffe at the circus. Number 16 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.
1907
The Roosevelt bears board a train. Number 2 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.
1907
“The Roosevelt Bears Out West” is number 17 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.
1907-10-23
The Roosevelt bears read books at the Boston Public Library. Number 11 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.
1907
The Roosevelt bears attempt to fix their broken car. Number 12 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.
1907
“The Roosevelt Bears on the Iceberg” is number 14 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.
1907-04-13