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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt updating her on the status of the family. Edith and the children will be traveling to New York to visit Anna in a few weeks. Baby Archie will be baptized at Oyster Bay with sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and Bellamy Storer serving as godparents. Roosevelt continues to socialize and attend political dinners.
1894-04-22
Formal studio portrait of Theodore, Archie, Theodore Jr., Alice, Kermit, Edith, and Ethel Roosevelt, taken while Theodore Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1895
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Grace Stackpole Roosevelt for remembering his birthday. He comments on Archie Roosevelt’s last letter to her and reports that he has grandchildren visiting.
1917-11-01
Theodore Roosevelt explains that Archie Roosevelt married quickly because he was called to duty suddenly.
1917-04-05
Theodore Roosevelt informs Edgar Huidekoper Wells that Archie Roosevelt is recovering from his wounds and that Kermit Roosevelt, now a captain in the United States Artillery, received the British Military Cross. Theodore Roosevelt notes that he knew Wells was a captain.
1918-06-14
Photograph of the Roosevelt’s family picnic at Lloyd’s Neck in Oyster Bay, New York. From left to right: son Archie, son Quentin, daughter Ethel, Kermit’s wife Belle, former president Theodore Roosevelt, and his wife Edith.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1915
Archibald Roosevelt (left) and Quentin Roosevelt (right) photographed in uniform at military training camp in Plattsburgh, New York.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1915-1916
Archibald Roosevelt (left) and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (right) photographed at military training camp in Plattsburgh, New York, with an unidentified man.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1915-1916
Theodore Roosevelt drives his Haynes car with an unidentified man in the passenger seat and his son Archibald in the back seat.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912
Theodore Roosevelt complements Grace Stackpole Roosevelt on the photograph of her and the new baby. Roosevelt then discusses the telegram concerning Archie Roosevelt’s injuries.
1918-03-17
Theodore Roosevelt is proud that Quentin Roosevelt is going to the front as a pursuit pilot after many months of waiting and that the pride outweighs the anxiety. He mentions Flora Payne Whitney sending them the letter Quentin wrote her and how it amused him, especially given the work of the censors. Roosevelt has finished his speaking engagements and believes the country is hardening against German sentiment.
1918-06-19
J. M. Studebaker received President Roosevelt’s letter thanking him for sending gift of Studebaker wagon to Roosevelt’s son, Quentin. Studebaker describes the founding of Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company. Hopes to see Roosevelt nominated for president in 1904.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-31
Freiherr Hermann Speck von Sternburg comments on explorer Clement Littledale’s visit with President Roosevelt in Washington, D.C. Sternburg informs Roosevelt of his own plans to visit in November.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-08
Jacob A. Riis is pleased with the photographs of Archie Roosevelt and would like to use one for an article he is writing. He is trying to get some work done before a lecture series but is not enjoying Long Island without President Roosevelt in the area. Riis approves of the Delaware appointment and would like to meet with Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-13
Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge asks President Roosevelt if she can bring her granddaughter, Constance, to have lunch with Roosevelt’s son Archie today. Lodge asks that Roosevelt be frank and let her know if this is not convenient.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about family matters, particularly the new motor vehicle, which has caused them to build a new road.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-28
Basic information on Vice President Roosevelt’s marriages and children.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Bradley T. Johnson hopes Governor Roosevelt can come visit around Christmas time. He sends his regards to Alice, the boys, and Mrs. Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-09-16
Allyn F. Hanks writes to Howard Baker regarding a recent trip to New York City and Washington, D.C., and attending the Boone and Crockett Club dinner with Archibald B. Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1952-01-12
Chester L. Brooks writes to Allyn F. Hanks regarding Ethel Roosevelt Derby and her family’s western vacation and asks advice on fly fishing, riding and accommodations for the Roosevelts in the Jackson Hole area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-22