Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt does not want John Robert Procter invited to the Blue Room for next New Year’s reception.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-08

Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 134, September 16, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: President’s Body Borne/Away to Washington! – “All That is Mortal of William McKinley Accompanied in Solemn Procession to the Train by Military Escort” – Scene in Buffalo of the procession from City Hall to the train station (cont. on page 4) – “Determine Whether Assassin’s Bullets Were Poisoned” – Public desire to know – “Senator Depew Suggests a Remedy for Anarchism” – Statement calling for restricted immigration – “Czolgosz Case Now Before the Grand Jury” – Report of witnesses that appeared – “Funeral Train Greeted by Thousands with Bared Heads” – Reports from Aurora and Olean – “Memorial for President is Now Planned” – Suggestions for monuments and plans for subscription to fund construction

Page 2: – Short editorials including some about McKinley’s death, Czolgosz and anarchists

Page 4: – “Mystery as to Whereabouts of the Assassin” – Police refuse to comment – “Departure of the Funeral Train” – “Simple and Dignified Service” – Funeral at the Milburn house – “President’s Body Lies in State” – Scene in the City Hall rotunda – “Police Handled Crowds Well” – How the police handled the crowds around City Hall

Saturday Globe, Vol. XXI, No. 19, Rochester Edition, September 21, 1901, pages 1-8 (unnumbered):

Page 1: – Colorized portrait photograph of William with black bunting on one side and a woman draped in an American flag with her face covered by a handkerchief; black and white portrait photographs of Dr. Charles Edward Locke, Ansley Wilcox, Bishop Edward G. Andrews, Rev. C. E. Manchester – “At Rest” – Flowery piece about McKinley’s death – “Funeral Scenes in Buffalo” – Detailed account of the funeral in Buffalo – “Speeding to Washington” – Scenes along the train ride from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (cont. on page 5)

Page 2: – Black and white photograph captioned: The East Room of the White House; portrait photographs of John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson and Chester A. Arthur; drawings of Paul Czolgosz and Mrs. Paul Czolgosz [Leon Czolgosz’s father and stepmother]; drawing of Roosevelt “Hurrying Through the Wilderness” – “Roosevelt’s Chances” – Comparing Roosevelt to the other vice presidents that became president due to death

Page 3: – Drawing captioned: The Most Execrable of All Humanity [of Czolgosz sitting on a bed in his jail cell]; black and white portrait photographs of national leaders – “Two Favorite Hymns” – Story about “Nearer, My God to Thee” and “Lead Kindly Light” with lyrics printed – “Grief-Laden Tributes” – Text of statements about McKinley’s death by national leaders

The Sun, Vol. LXIX, No. 20, September 20, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: – “Death’s Effect on M’Laurin” – Possible effect of McKinley’s death on political situation in South Carolina – “Was Woman’s Handkerchief” – The cloth that Czolgosz used to cover his hand – “Mrs. Garfield Not Well” – After hearing of McKinley’s death – “Place for Dr. Rixey” – Roosevelt finalizes decision to make Dr. Rixey the Surgeon General of the Navy as well as other things that were all but official when McKinley left for Buffalo – “Sympathy of London Press” – Examples of comments – “National Memorial Service” – Plans for a memorial service at Chase’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. – “It Was Bred Abroad” – Statement by Felix Adler about anarchy – “The New President’s Plans” – Tasks ahead of Theodore Roosevelt – “Service for Mrs. M’Kinley” – Mrs. McKinley’s condition and her request for a private service in Canton – “Now at Rest” – Detailed article about the funeral in Canton and plans for a national monument (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “The Funeral Sermon” – Text of sermon by Rev. C. E. Manchester – “Draped Flag on High” – Flag flown attached to flags – “Criticism of Bryan” – People walk out on Bryan because of his past criticism of McKinley – “Mrs. Roosevelt Tired Out” – Edith Roosevelt spent day of funeral at Oyster Bay – “The Rev. Dr. Newton Overcome” – Memorial service at All Souls’ Protestant Episcopal Church in New York City

Page 3: – “New York Stood in Silence” – Detailed article on the various ways and places that stopped for five minutes at the time of the funeral – “Churches Mourn M’Kinley” – Excepts of addresses from various New York City churches – “Europe Shares Our Grief” – Reports about memorial services in various European cities

The Sun, Vol. LXIX., No. 19, September 19, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: – “Mrs. M’Kinley Exhausted” – Upon return to Canton, Ohio – “Message to Mrs. M’Kinley” – From Union League Club of Brooklyn – “Wall Street Idle To-day” – Close for funeral – “Home Sorrow” – Return of McKinley’s body to Canton, viewing in Canton and plans for the funeral (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “The Trip From Washington” – List of those on the train and short anecdotes about the places they passed on the way from Washington, D.C., to Canton – “No Changes in the Cabinet” – News that all the Cabinet officers would stay and the preparations for Roosevelt to begin working in the White House – “Work Stops in His Memory” – List about things that are closed or will cease at the time of McKinley’s funeral – Series of short articles about memorial services in various locations

Page 3: – “Criticises the Doctors” – Articles from the New York Medical Journal and Medical Review about McKinley’s treatment – “Mrs. Roosevelt Comes Home” – Edith Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay after attending the funeral in Washington – “Will Appear for Czolgosz” – Lawyers appointed to defend Czolgosz – Short articles about the anti-anarchist reaction around the country – “Hearst’s ‘Journal’ Cast Out” – Backlash against the New York Journal – “Messages of Condolence” – Text of messages from all over the world

Illustrated Buffalo Express, Vol. XVIIII, No. 51, September 22, 1901, pages 1-8:

Page 1: – Mast head is draped in black bunting with eagles above – Black and white photographs captioned: The Funeral of President McKinley in Buffalo: Leaving the Milburn House; Procession on Delaware Avenue; Sailors and Soldiers Taking the Casket Into City Hall; The Body of the President at City Hall, with Military and Civil Guard – “In Memoriam” and “William McKinley” – Poems about McKinley – “Buffalo’s Sad Sunday” – Short article about McKinley’s funeral in Buffalo as depicted by the photographs – “Stamping Out Anarchy” – Group “The Law Rules” on the facade of the Government Building at the Pan Am; drawing of woman holding a tablet with the title at the bottom left of the page

Page 2: – Black and white photographs captioned: The Funeral of President McKinley in Washington: Carrying the Body into the Capitol; Passing the Treasury Building; Arrival of Battery at the Capitol; Crowd Waiting in the Rain at the Capitol; Naval Honorary Pall Bearers – “Funeral in Washington” – Short article to explain the context of the photographs – “Shooting at Lincoln” – Recollection of Colonel Lamon, who guarded Abraham Lincoln about the measures taken to keep him safe

Page 3: – Black and white photographs captioned: One of the Black Arches in the Canton Streets; The Funeral at Canton: Procession from the McKinley Home to the Church; Taking the Casket Into the Church; President Roosevelt’s Body Guard; Receiving Vault, West Lawn Cemetery, Canton; The McKinley Family Lot in the Cemetery at Canton, O. – “Scenes at Canton” – Narrative about the funeral in Canton, to explain the photographs

The author regrets not being able to lunch with Vice President Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

George B. Cortelyou reviews travel arrangements for Grand Duke Boris.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-01

George B. Cortelyou reviews travel arrangements for Grand Duke Boris.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-01

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt feels that Grand Duke Boris’s “vulgarities” make it impossible for her to meet him and she requests that the reception hosted by President Roosevelt should be official and brief. William Loeb requests that this message be sent in cipher to George B. Cortelyou.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-30

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles to say wife Edith enjoyed her ten-day visit and has everything ready to return with the children. Roosevelt really enjoys his work as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Daughter Alice wrote him an entertaining letter and he wants his sister Corinne Robinson to invite son Ted to visit.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897-08-17

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about the fun he had with his children while on holiday. He took them on a picnic and is now heading back to Washington where he will be working pretty steadily. Cowles’ husband William Sheffield Cowles visited.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897-08-01

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about a speech he gave at a dinner for Naval Academy graduates. He feels it was good for his children to spend two winters in New York City and describes how Edith utilizes the city for the children’s benefit. He gives his opinion on President-elect William McKinley and does not approve of his choosing John Sherman Secretary of State.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897-01-24

Margaret Chanler hopes that President Roosevelt can attend the christening of his godson, Theodore Chanler. The Lodges informed her that he will be in Rhode Island, and she inquires whether it might be possible for them to plan around his travels.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-15

Some of the friends and family who greeted Theodore Roosevelt upon his return to the United States. From left to right: Corinne Douglas Robinson Alsop (Roosevelt’s niece), Corinne Roosevelt Robinson (Roosevelt’s sister), Grace Green Alexander (mother of Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s fiancee Eleanor), Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Eleanor Butler Alexander (Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s fiancee), Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1910-06-18

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop saying he is pleased Bishop decided to go to Panama and that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt sends her love to the Bishops. Roosevelt also mentions General Thomas H. Hubbard and his prompt reply.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-07-12

A page from an unknown magazine featuring pictures of well-known guests at the wedding of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt. Eleanor has handwritten corrections to some of the captions.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1910-07-15

Theodore Roosevelt writes about his travels in the Midwest, starting to work for the Kansas City Star, and his visits to various military bases. He comments about the lack of rifles and uniforms for the soldiers.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-28

President Roosevelt thanks his brother-in-law Douglas Robinson for the will and asks a few questions about it, namely including Bob Ferguson and appointing Theodore Jr. a trustee already. He then speaks of the police affairs at the church and how a ‘nice old crank’ got in, which was a security failure on the part of the police. Roosevelt though it ridiculous for so many policemen to accompany him to church.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-12-03

Theodore Roosevelt assures his nephew Monroe Douglas Robinson that rank is not as important as doing your duty in the armed forces. He tells Robinson he is proud of his character and how well he handled the rejection. He mentions his sons’ rank in the armed forces and how he rejected the rank of General to remain a Colonel. Roosevelt adds that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was very touched by Robinson’s letter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-08-14