Presidents

Green presidential honor stamp made by the Ohio War Savings Committee featuring Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1914-1919

Postcard announcing President Theodore Roosevelt’s visit to Lansing on May 31, 1907. The postcard features a cartoon of Roosevelt wearing a suit, pince-nez glasses, and holding a big stick in his hand.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1907

Scott Miller describes the history and significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Cameron v. United States that the president has the authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to protect federal lands through the creation of national monuments. The titular Ralph H. Cameron was a prospector and promoter who objected to limits being imposed on his business interests by President Theodore Roosevelt’s action declaring the Grand Canyon–as well as other sites–National Monuments. The Supreme Court dismissed his objections, establishing the act as a cornerstone of conservation efforts and allowing future presidents to also protect lands from commercial use.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

Unknown

Among other articles on this fragment of a newspaper page, an article commenting on President William H. Taft is highlighted. Taft, when interviewed by a sympathetic partner, speaks freely and concisely. The newspaper opines that even if he lacks some insight, vision, and skill, Taft is doing the best he can.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-01

Sister M. Sebastian wishes Theodore Roosevelt and his family a merry Christmas. Sebastian is rejoiced to hear Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is feeling better and prays she will live to a ripe old age. Sebastian prays for Theodore Roosevelt and wants him to go down in history as the greatest President, remembered for years to come.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12

Mary L. Hinsdale thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter discussing her book The History of the President’s Cabinet. Hinsdale was surprised to learn of his relationship with Henry Cabot Lodge and has taken out a statement from an article about to be contributed to Cyclopedia of American Government. Hinsdale commends Roosevelt’s characterization of the periodical The Nation but asks what periodical can be trusted to have decent political articles.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Galliton B. Spivey tells Theodore Roosevelt that despite an article in the San Antonio Express claiming “Roosevelt boom causing discord,” the working men of Texas believe in a square deal and support Roosevelt. Spivey asks Roosevelt to name himself as a nominee before the Republican National Convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Speech written by George Washington Emery Dorsey honoring Theodore Roosevelt, his favorite president and the ideal American. Dorsey says there are few truly great men, one is Abraham Lincoln, another is Roosevelt. The world is brighter and better because they have lived and they will stand forever, marking the glorious Republic.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-04

A copy of the front cover of President Roosevelt’s annual address to Congress in 1902. Cover is signed, “Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Dec. 20, 1902.”

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1902-12-20

Article includes a political analysis of Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and William H. Taft.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1912-08

President Roosevelt tells John Carter Rose, the US Attorney for District of Maryland, that he appreciates the editorial her forwarded from the Times, and was proud of the election of the Republican Congress. Roosevelt bemoans that the congressmen who have won their seats based on riding his coattails have later attempted to thwart him, but also notes that it has happened to every other president before him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-21

On behalf of President Roosevelt, George B. Cortelyou asks Edward M. Knox to send a black slouch hat similar to the ones he previously made.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-25

President Roosevelt says no letter has pleased him more than that of former Attorney General Olney. Roosevelt fully appreciates the burdens placed upon him and his purpose is entirely single: he wants to make a good president and to keep the administration upright and efficient for the benefit of the people. All party considerations are absolutely secondary.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-23

Theodore Roosevelt believes it is a dreadful thing to have come into the presidency this way, but he will do the task to the best of his ability.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-23

George B. Cortelyou informs Matthew Rock that President Roosevelt would like to see samples of several different kinds of attire in various colors. He asks Rock to send a man to the White House with the samples when they are ready for Roosevelt to try on.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-23

Bernard J. Cigrand mentions to Theodore Roosevelt the Roosevelt coat of arms as well as an etching of Roosevelt he recently mailed him. Cigrand is sending him an article about U.S. presidents’ participation in fraternal organizations, since Cigrand is a member himself, and asks Roosevelt to point out anything that needs changing (William Howard Taft has already done so himself).

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-14

John Hall is sending Theodore Roosevelt articles related to a proposition that will alleviate the burden of the “unjust” transportation tax. He hopes Roosevelt will give approval and become president of this cause or suggest someone else who is equipped to do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-10

R.M. Wanamaker informs Theodore Roosevelt that Republicans of Ohio are dissatisfied by the current presidential administration and are not likely to vote for William H. Taft. He wonders what Republicans can do to improve their party. He asks if he could meet Roosevelt during the first week of October in New York, possibly at The Outlook Office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-18

Henry P. Curtis describes a recent publication on European natural history that he believes Theodore Roosevelt might be interested in. He explains how many towns were named after the animals that once resided there, such as Wolverhampton (wolves).

Curtis also shares with Roosevelt that his father was a Whig, while Curtis is a Republican. He expresses admiration for Senator John Sherman, discusses his political adversaries, and wishes that Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, and Daniel Webster could have been presidents.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

James H. Seamans expresses to Theodore Roosevelt that he admires and trusts him, criticizes President William H. Taft for betraying Roosevelt’s values, and urges Roosevelt to run for president again to lead the nation with progressive ideals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-14