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President Roosevelt would very much appreciate James De Conlay sending him “Australian poets.” He is very interested in Australia, both as a democratic commonwealth and having a great frontier.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-27
Robert Peet Skinner relays to President Roosevelt an account of his recent visit to Frédéric Mistral and tells him that the President’s letter, which he presented, was warmly received.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-13
William N. Stevens encloses a poem that he wishes to contribute to the campaign literature. He requests that a copy be sent to him in case it is set to music, so that he can “give it to the invalid mother who composed these few lines.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-20
Kermit Roosevelt thanks President Roosevelt for the letter and updates him on several events including Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s surgery, a race, and an upcoming poetry reading assignment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908
Maurice Francis Egan tells President Roosevelt how much he liked Emily Lawless’s With the Wild Geese and wants to send Roosevelt a copy of a book he wrote.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-18
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
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt between January 1879 to December 1883. Notable events include Theodore Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee, his appointment to the New York State Legislature, and his first visit and buffalo hunt in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Robert Frost recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s friendship with the poet Edwin Arlington Robinson, and the interest he took in helping Robinson be able to devote his time to poetry. Roosevelt was a fan of poetry, and a good president.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1992
A poem about Panama written by W. R. Coates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-06
The editorial page from The Wisconsin State Journal, published September 19, 1911. Article titles and a short description are the following:
Down in Maine – a recent vote in Maine against prohibition
“ED.” Madison – a memorial for Ed. Madison
Stand Up Mr. Works – an indictment of John D. Works, a Progressive junior senator from California
Mille. Bella Tafta Gets Her Name in the Papers – a political comic
A poem by Milo Deyo on the corrupting influence of money and weath.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-15
Eleanor B. Caldwell’s poem describes the pain and spirituality of childbirth.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
Eleanor B. Caldwell’s poem describes a horse ride, using words to evoke the sounds of the ride.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
Eleanor B. Caldwell’s poem combines spirituality with flight imagery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
Eleanor B. Caldwell’s poem contains fire imagery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-12
A volume of songs by the poet Cy Warman is going to be published. Many prominent figures have praised Warman’s works, and several letters to this effect are reproduced as part of the advertisement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-18
Poem by Reinhold Lincke titled “Keep Me.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10
Poem by Lincke Reinhold titled “The Unaware.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10
A poem by James A. Metcalf describing the beauty of Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-18
A poem by Reverend Stubenvoll that refers to Theodore Roosevelt as “teddy bear” and recounts his accomplishments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-07