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Theodore Roosevelt looks forward to seeing H. D. Minot next Sunday. Roosevelt writes that he will come over in his cart so he can return on time for Sunday School.
1879-11-04
Theodore Roosevelt writes H. D. Minot about his summer activities and boating with his cousins, but wishes he could have gone on adventures with Minot. Roosevelt mentions that he has not done much collecting because he does not “approve of too much slaughter.”
1879-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about her recent trip to Ireland. He says Ireland is a terrible problem for the English. He also updates her about happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Daughter Alice has returned home from a visit with her late mother’s family. There is some trouble with the servants. The polo club is doing well, as is baby Ted.
1888-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. He describes the scenery around Oyster Bay. He reports that the Maxwells arrived yesterday. Roosevelt and wife Edith have been spending time with the Underhills and will be playing tennis with them the next day. His son Ted is absorbed in the dogs and new kittens.
1888-05-20
Photograph of Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees and U.S. Army officers standing outside a camp building during the winter at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of the Civilian Conservation Corps camp next to the Little Missouri River near Jones Creek in the South Unit of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of an original picture of the Civilian Conservation Corps company standing outside camp buildings during roll call at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of a Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee playing reveille outside a camp building in the winter at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. Photograph is part a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of the recreation hall used by Civilian Conservation Corps company 2771 at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman, at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of James Rockne, Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee in company 2771, holding a guitar in front of an American flag at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. Photograph is part a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of mess hall used by Civilian Conservation Corps company 2771 at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman, at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of three Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees from company 2771 in front of an American flag: John Tandberg (left), Jerome F. Orf (center), James Rockene (right).
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Photograph of Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees from companies 2771 and 2772 standing at a completed stone culvert constructed in the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1930-1939
Photograph of Civilian Conservation Corps company 2772 at the entrance to Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1939-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say they know he is at Port Said and to give updates on Belle, Ethel, Ethel’s husband Richard and the grandchildren. Roosevelt says he is glad all his sons were able to go abroad and fight and that the military training camps suffer from a lack of preparation. He has been speaking, writing and spending time with Mother.
1917-09-11
Theodore Roosevelt is relieved that Kermit Roosevelt and his wife Belle made it to Buenos Aires, Argentina, given how active the Germans have been on the ocean. Roosevelt does not understand Spain’s pro-German feelings and is sick of President Wilson’s neutrality regarding the War. Roosevelt doubts that Progressive Party will make another fight given their losses in the last election, but he understands the feelings of the electorate. Roosevelt closes by saying he has not been happier in a long time and is enjoying relaxing with Mother.
1914-11-11
Vice President Roosevelt makes plans with his sister for July 1. He also looks forward to her sons’ visit in late July and writes that he will plan a hunting and sailing trip for them.
1901-06-22
President Roosevelt thanks his sister for sending a book and admires its workmanship. He mentions a trip Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and the children took on the river, and that the family had a lovely Christmas.
1901-12-29
President Roosevelt writes to his sister and describes the summer he has spent with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and their children in Oyster Bay. Roosevelt is unsure if he has enough support to overcome the opposition to his reelection, but hopes his policy making will justify itself.
1903-09-23
President Roosevelt thanks his sister for the book she sent him as a gift and tells her about Christmas day, including the opening of gifts, lunching with their sister, Anna Roosevelt, and dinner and recreation later in the day.