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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
President Roosevelt writes his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow that he and his family have finally settled into the White House. Edith is kept busy with the children and Roosevelt is working with Congress.
1903-01-05
President Roosevelt writes to his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow of his family’s summer fun which includes horseback riding, picnics, romping in the barn and plays.
1903-08-16
In upstate New York (“The Catskills not ten miles from here”), Theodore Roosevelt reports on his visit with “Cousin Jimmy.” He writes about pony rides, birds and animals he observed, and playing in a brook with “crayfish, eels, minnows, salamanders, water spiders, water bugs. . .” and other topics. “By Theodore Roosevelt. My Life. Three Weeks of My Life. Age 9 Years” is penciled on cardboard cover. Date range is from August 10, 1868, to September 5, 1868.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1868
Stewart Douglas Robinson writes to President Roosevelt to ask for his comment on the action taken by the United States in regards to Santo Domingo. Robinson is arguing for this side in a debate later in the month and thought a word from his uncle would help his case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-14
Theodore Roosevelt tells Archie Roosevelt that he has read some of the letters written to Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt. He advises Archie not to say anything against his superior officers, since it could get back to them. He also suggests having some part of the letters to Gracie published. Roosevelt understands how hard trench warfare is and does not understand why Archie has not been promoted. He ends with news of the family.
1917-12-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes of Edith Roosevelt sending her first typewritten letter, how pleased they with Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt and their other daughter-in-laws, of visits from various military men, the training of the national guard and how proud Roosevelt is of his sons.
1917-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he hopes Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt does not feel obligated to visit. Richard Roosevelt is still ill and Ethel Roosevelt Derby is visiting. Roosevelt is sending his latest book to Archie and Gracie.
1917-09-16
Theodore Roosevelt wrote an essay about the YMCA which drew protests. Roosevelt is excited to hear that the troops are in the trenches and is doing what he can to help rally support. Roosevelt’s grandchildren and daughters-in-law are visiting. He ends with reports of the political races.
1917-10-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming travel plans west. He asks Anna if her employee Bob and Alec Lambert would like to go with him. He also updates her on the status of the family. They had a pleasant Fourth of July. Their uncle James King Gracie is sad over the death of his wife. Their brother Elliott is to leave New York Saturday.
1893-07-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Archie, serving in the military in Europe, with the latest family news.
1917-06-28
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
Cecil Spring Rice discusses the status of the Russo-Japanese war. He expresses sorrow concerning news of President Roosevelt’s ailing aunt, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-11
President Roosevelt’s cousin, William Emlen Roosevelt, reports on the recovery of his mother, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt. William Roosevelt mentions the service pension scheme. He is sending the president John Singer Sargent’s portrait etchings to him for inscription.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-29
Charles Emmerson discusses local man, James H. Roosevelt, who may be a distant relative of the President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-20
A. P. Montant asks President Roosevelt to write “a few friendly words” about Frank T. Patterson, who will be traveling to China. Montant also mentions that President Roosevelt’s ailing aunt Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt is feeling better.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-12
Pamphlet for Matthews’ American Armoury and Blue Book a reference book for American families that have a right to bear a coat of arms. An example page for the book is included with the arms of President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02
William Emlen Roosevelt writes President Roosevelt concerning the former’s ailing mother, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt, whom the doctor fears may have pneumonia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-06
Senator Hanna extends Christmas wishes to the Roosevelt family, expressing his envy that President Roosevelt has “little folks that yet believe in Santa Claus.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-25
Douglas Robinson will not be attending Broadway Improvement Company’s meeting as every time he makes a suggestion it is voted down by the Roosevelt contingent. He encloses a note from Floyd B. Hurt which he believes is a “typical letter of a Virginia Democrat.” He asks if Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt received the gloves he sent her. He reports that his son, Stewart Douglas Robinson, will arrive on Saturday and that Corrine Roosevelt Robinson is feeling better.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-24