Prayer

Charles W. McMurran sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his article Boosting Things and states that he believes if only politicians would let up, prosperity would be more abundant. McMurran prays Roosevelt will have good health and many years more to enjoy the fruits of his labor while mankind benefits from his actions. McMurran adds he will support Roosevelt for President and would like to come to Oyster Bay for a conversation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

McMurran, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1860-1940

John M. Schick and Mary J. Lloyd Schick offer sympathy to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt after Edith’s accident. The Schick family is praying for Edith’s full recovery. John L. Schick is attending Mercersburg Academy to prepare for college.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-03

Creator(s)

Schick, John M., 1848-1913

Sister M. Sebastian read of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s fall this morning and is deeply grieved. Sebastian, her Sisters, and her students will pray for her Edith until she is fully healed. Sebastian hopes the newspapers have exaggerated and Edith will be well soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-03

Creator(s)

Sebastian, M.

Endicott Peabody informs President Roosevelt that they are interested in Archibald Roosevelt’s recovery and have had prayers for him in Chapel. The newspaper coverage of his illness has been sensational. He assumes that not having received a telegram from Kermit is good news. Peabody comments that Kermit is handling his brother’s illness well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-09

Creator(s)

Peabody, Endicott, 1857-1944

David P. Barrows argues that fear is the most primal human emotion, and that even children understand the importance of overcoming fear, although adults do not help them do so. He discusses the importance of cultivating courage in people of all ages.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-06

Creator(s)

Barrows, David P., 1873-1954

Senator Jacob H. Gallinger appears as a Dutch girl praying to the angelic spirit of Marcus Alonzo Hanna holding a ship labeled “Ship Subsidy.” Caption: From the gallery of privilege and graft.

comments and context

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-12-26

George K. Gibson writes to Theodore and Edith Roosevelt to convey his condolences to them on the loss of Quentin Roosevelt. He also tells them about a prayer group he is a member of in Chicago and the prayer they said for Quentin.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-07-17

Creator(s)

Gibson, George K.

President Roosevelt praying at the reviewing stand during the Jamestown Exposition

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1907-06-06

Creator(s)

Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909

Christopher G. Boland congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his escape, recovery, and return following the assassination attempt on him. Boland had previously sent Roosevelt a message when he returned from Africa and Europe that was a prayer for his safety. He sends another prayer now, that Roosevelt will have a long life like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, so he can help guide the country through crises.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-22

Creator(s)

Boland, Christopher G., 1854-1924

Ellen Broadbrooks Cole prayed for Theodore Roosevelt’s safe return from Africa, and hopes that her prayers will continue to follow Roosevelt and keep him safe.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-19

Creator(s)

Cole, Ellen Broadbrooks, 1855-

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Abbot Charles H. Mohr thanks President Roosevelt for the photograph, and plans to place it in his cell. He encloses a medal for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Mohr tells Roosevelt that he does not need to answer this letter, but assures him that he prays for Roosevelt every day.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-17

Creator(s)

Mohr, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1863-1931

Professional copy of sheet music containing two one-leaf songs; “Go and Vote for Teddy Roosevelt” and “American Hymn.” “Go and Vote for Teddy Roosevelt” encourages President Roosevelt to seek another presidential term. “American Hymn” is a musical prayer asking God to inspire Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1910

Creator(s)

McCormick, Hugh Malcolm; McCormick, Sara Weber

Frank Gunsaulus of Chicago offers a prayer at the opening of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1904

Creator(s)

Rau, William Herman, 1855-1920

In the left background, “Mount Sam” is erupting, spewing lava labeled “Revolt Against Cannonism, Havens’ Victory in New York, Indiana Upheaval, Increased Cost of Living, Demand for Lower Tariff, Democratic Gains, Consumer’s Revolt, [and] Western Insurgency” which is flowing toward an area labeled “Republican Majority in Congress.” In the left foreground, Nelson W. Aldrich and Eugene Hale flee the scene, while Joseph G. Cannon stands firm as the “Foss Landslide in Massachusetts” races toward him. On the right, President Taft with “Lodge, Root, Depew, Crane, [and] Payne appeal to a shrine containing a diminutive “Saint Ted.” On the far right, James S. Sherman is praying. Caption: Appeals to a patron saint to stop its flow.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1910-05-11

Creator(s)

Glackens, L. M. (Louis M.), 1866-1933

Seth Low writes to encourage President Roosevelt in the wake of William McKinley’s death. Low hopes Roosevelt will keep the current Cabinet, especially Secretary of State Hay, Secretary of the Treasury Gage, Secretary of the Navy Long, Secretary of War Root, and Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. Low praises Roosevelt’s service as Governor of New York and wishes him the same success as President. Low reminds Roosevelt that he is likely to be judged more by those he appoints than by what actions he takes and that good appointments result in good government and good administration. Low expresses his pleasure that people are now saying that McKinley will be remembered as one of the nation’s great presidents.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-15

Creator(s)

Low, Seth, 1850-1916