Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-06

Creator(s)

Unknown

Language

English

Period

African Safari (March 1909-1910)

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Foran, W. Robert (William Robert), 1882-

Language

English

Theodore Roosevelt informs W. Robert Foran he has received the cables. Roosevelt provides a statement in support of Robert E. Peary’s expedition success to be published if the reports of his success in the North Pole is true. Roosevelt is confused by the cable about Frederick Albert Cook because he is unaware of who the man is or what he has accomplished. He informs Foran he and Kermit Roosevelt have had success hunting elephants and rhinoceros together, but they will soon separate to travel and hunt separately.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-09-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Registry return receipt for The Outlook confirming letter delivered to Kermit Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-23

Creator(s)

United States Postal Service

Theodore Roosevelt informs W. Robert Foran he has received the cables. Roosevelt provides a statement in support of Robert E. Peary’s expedition success to be published if the reports of his success in the North Pole is true. Roosevelt is confused by the cable about Frederick Albert Cook because he is unaware of who the man is or what he has accomplished. He informs Foran he and Kermit Roosevelt have had success hunting elephants and rhinoceros together, but they will soon separate to travel and hunt separately.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-09-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt agree with Albert S. Perkins regarding the importance of the study of Greek. Roosevelt learned Latin, but appreciates how much his son, Kermit Roosevelt, has enjoyed Greek. Though he still appreciates Latin and believes students should be given a choice between the two languages.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Roger M. Poor reports to Theodore Roosevelt that the brothers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, want Kermit Roosevelt, but opinions about his immediate prospects vary. However, he encourages Kermit not to be discouraged about waiting and understands the feeling since he had to wait a term before being elected.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-28

Creator(s)

Poor, Roger M. (Roger Merrill), 1883-1923

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-04-09

Creator(s)

Tyree, Frank H., 1873-1933

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Writing from the Upper White Nile, Theodore Roosevelt expresses a favorable opinion of Joseph W. Alsop, describing him as “an ideal American citizen.” He also talks of being homesick.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1910-03-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about the current status of the war, and also gives an update on how the family is doing. Kermit Roosevelt has returned to the front lines.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-11-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s current status in the Army, fighting on the front lines. Roosevelt will send Belle a book that he recently finished writing.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-10-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to update her on the status of the family. Kermit Roosevelt has been stricken with malaria in Italy, Archie Roosevelt has been seriously wounded in action, and Ted Roosevelt has been gassed. Roosevelt’s youngest son Quentin has made it to France and is flying missions on the front.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-07-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt noting receipt of her prior letter, and discussing further details about Kermit Roosevelt’s transfer to the American army. Roosevelt also updates Belle on the status of the family, specifically discussing several of the grandchildren.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-05-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s military transfer to the American army.  Roosevelt was able to help Kermit secure the transfer.  Roosevelt also updates Belle on the status of the rest of the family.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-05-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt transferring to the American army in France once he completes his work in Mesopotamia.  Roosevelt is doing what he can to help Kermit make this transition. Roosevelt visits with family members, and has mostly recovered from his illness.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt on the status of the family. Kermit Roosevelt has just served in the battle of Tikrit, and Archie Roosevelt has been promoted to Captain. Roosevelt hopes that nothing happens to Archie before the birth of his baby due later in the month.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-02-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt discussing the expected arrival of her second baby. Roosevelt also expresses continuing displeasure about America’s lack of preparedness for the war.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-01-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to discuss Kermit Roosevelt’s recent military promotion to Captain. Roosevelt also discusses his current views of the war and his discouragement with America’s position.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-12-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt gives Belle Roosevelt an update on the status of the family. Roosevelt has recently heard from his son Kermit Roosevelt. Major Potts recently joined the Roosevelts for dinner, along with several officers.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt on the status of the family. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s husband has been unable to travel to Europe, and her son is still recovering from surgery. Quentin Roosevelt’s fiancee Flora Payne Whitney recently visited for dinner.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919