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Theodore Roosevelt writes that he is proud to be a grandparent. He also compliments his sister on the acceptance of her poem for publication and writes that he has only heard praise of it.
1911-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he received his sister’s new book of poems and praises her ability to put into words the inarticulate feelings of life and inspire others to live up to high ideals. He mentions the hard work those around him have put into his campaign and cites it as one of the reasons he was reluctant to run for president.
1912-10-06
“Because it is his nature…”
Unknown
Lelia Miller Pierce sends a poem, “Prophesy” regarding, “a star.” Envelope included.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1921-09-10
A poem by Lelia Miller Pierce sent to Edith Roosevelt in which she praises Quentin Roosevelt. Envelope included.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1921-11-24
Minna Irving writes to Edith Roosevelt to send her a poem inspired by Quentin Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1923-11-10
A poem entitled “A Lyrical Wreath for a Wooden Cross,” inspired by Quentin Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Unknown
Le´on Carre´ sends Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt a poetic tribute to Quentin Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1927-06-22
Poem by unknown author memorializes the death of Quentin Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1927
A booklet of poetry, containing poems to honor soldiers.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-11
A poem regarding “doing what you ought,” etc.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
A poem regarding deceased soldier sons.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
A poem by Harriet Gaylord entitled “His Life”, regarding Quentin Roosevelt’s life as a “birdsong”, etc.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
A poem entitled “La Vase Brise,” The Broken Vase, regarding the death of Quentin Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
A poem entitled “En memoire sacree de Quentin Roosevelt,” In Sacred Memory of Quentin Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
A poem praising the life and death of Quentin Roosevelt as a soldier.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
An untitled poem beginning, “The shortest life is longest, if’t is best…” Poem is on card with hand-drawn flag with three blue stars and one gold star.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
A poem regarding the death of Quentin Roosevelt, at a “young age”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
A poem regarding the death of Quentin Roosevelt, “Freedom’s heroes,” etc.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
Emma Mayhew Whiting, commemorating Edith Roosevelt’s visit to Quentin Roosevelt’s grave. Poem regarding, “foreign skies,” “tributes,” “wild flowers,” “Gold Star Mothers,”, and a shared grief for Quentin Roosevelt. Poetry book has leather cover, signature with “Martha’s Vineyard 1919;”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07