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Theodore Roosevelt admits he felt “like a swine” when he wrote his sister Corinne, but he could not help himself and gave assistance to pitiful Pastor Stuart L. Roussel. Roosevelt gave Roussel a letter to Cleveland H. Dodge and a Philadelphia man. He does not mind making Dodge, a Wilson supporter, suffer a little.
1915-02-26
President Roosevelt writes to his sister and her husband about his recent visit to their home, Henderson House. He enjoyed seeing them in their home, surrounded by neighbors and family, exemplary of “what American life should be at its best.”
1908-08-27
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 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.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and hopes that both she and her daughter are feeling better. Roosevelt informs her of the behavior of their sons at a recent event and extends an invitation to go to the circus. He also mentions various social calls and dinners.
1897-04-01
As they may disembark that night, Theodore Roosevelt writes a quick note from off the coast of Santiago, Cuba, to tell his three children that he loves them. Included with the letter is a sketch of a dog labeled “Cuba” and signed by William Pollock, whom Roosevelt describes as “the Pawnee Indian.” The dog in the sketch, Roosevelt says, runs everywhere around the ship and howls sometimes when the band plays.
1898
Writing from Richfield Springs, State Assemblyman Roosevelt recounts his and Alice Lee Roosevelt’s difficult trip up Overlook Mountain. Roosevelt enjoyed the trip, despite the difficulties. Roosevelt mentions that his health is poor and he has had a relapse. He discusses the various treatments he is undergoing. He also writes about the recent engagement of his brother, Elliott Roosevelt.
1883-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna explaining that he has not written to her in a while because he has been very busy with school and studying. He inquires if anyone in the family knows a James Roosevelt who attended Harvard in 1840 and describes spending time with friends.
1877-04-22
Photograph of members of the Roosevelt and Ferris families at the Beef Bottom Corral Prairie Dog Town in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1978-07
Photograph of members of the Roosevelt and Ferris families at a vehicle pull off along the scenic loop drive in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1978-08
Photograph of members of the Roosevelt and Ferris families at the top of Buck Hill in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1978-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna, saying his short visit home has made him homesick. He did not realize how much he would have to study at Harvard. Roosevelt also asks his sister to send him a list of what the family wants for Christmas and to send him things that he left at home.
1876-12-11
L. Leferve, owner of ground in which Quentin Roosevelt is buried, offers the land to the Roosevelt family. Letter notarized by the Mayor of Coulognes-en-Tardenois. Item included with Lopp report of August 11, 1920.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1919-06-03
Scrapbook contains photos and ephemera related to the Roosevelt and Alexander families as well as images of New York City, Paris, and Scotland at the turn of the century, articles and photographs from the Spanish American War and Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency. It also contains articles and clippings on fashion and high society gossip. The scrapbook contains items from roughly the 1880s to 1908. Most of the photographs and documents also have their own individual records in the digital library.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1880-1908
Scrapbook contains photographs and ephemera from the Roosevelt and Alexander families. It particularly focuses on the marriage and early married life of Eleanor Butler Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Other subjects touched on include travel to Yellowstone National Park and Europe, art, fashion, high society, and World War I. The scrapbook ranges from 1908 to roughly 1917. Most of the photographs and documents also have their own individual records in the digital library.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1908-1917
“Well love all especially Flora.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1917-08-15
Short description of Theodore Roosevelt and his devotion to his family, submitted for printing as an appendix to the Congressional Record by North Dakota Senator Milton Young.
1957-06-20
President Roosevelt, family and others outside Bulloch mansion.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905
Santa Claus is pictured in front of the chimney at the White House, where the stockings of the Roosevelt children are hung. Caption: “I don’t know when I’ve felt so at home here!”
1901