Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and writes that he enjoyed seeing Theodore Douglas Robinson at the Harvard Club and is glad that he joined the Grange. Roosevelt asks if his sister has written to General Bell, who is ready to go abroad. Roosevelt also admires Anna Roosevelt Cowles’ “heroic spirit” and mentions correspondence he has received updating him on his family’s activities.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-01

Letter from Mr. Bruce to Theodore Roosevelt

Mr. Bruce writes that he has made the revisions in his book. He mentions Dr. Ryder, Captain Butt, Mrs. Longworth, and Kermit. Letterhead from the Manhattan Drafting Co.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1934-04-26

Ruffian Roosevelt disguised in hunt for Ovis-Poli

An article featuring a postcard photograph of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and his brother Kermit Roosevelt. It shows the two huntsmen as they appeared at Srinagar, Kashmir, India, on emerging from the Himalayas after their successful quest for specimens of the rare sheep. Postcard was sent to Robert L. Bacon.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1926-01-24

Guerre et marine

This article describes the participation of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons in fighting in France. Ted was recently wounded and awarded a medal, Archie was also wounded, and Quentin was killed. Kermit is fighting in Mesopotamia.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-07-25

Un Roosevelt blesse a Soissons

This article discusses the death of Quentin Roosevelt and the wounding of Theodore Roosevelt in France. Ted’s photograph is included.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-07-24

Le major Theodore Roosevelt blesse pendant l’offensive

This article discusses the death of Quentin Roosevelt, and Theodore Roosevelt’s injury in France. Kermit Roosevelt is fighting in Mesopotamia.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-07-24

Le major Theodore Roosevelt blesse sur la Marne

This article describes Quentin Roosevelt’s death, Archibald Roosevelt’s injury, and most recently, Theodore Roosevelt’s injury.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-07-24

Newspaper clipping from Le Figaro

This article discusses the roles of Theodore Roosevelt’s four sons in World War I. Ted was recently wounded and received a medal; Kermit is in Mesopotamia with the English; Archie was also wounded; and Quentin was killed in an air battle.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-07-24

Les enfantes de Roosevelt

This article discusses the roles of Theodore Roosevelt’s four sons in World War I. Ted was recently wounded and received a medal; Kermit is in Mesopotamia with the English; Archie was also wounded; and Quentin was killed in an air battle.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-07-23

Un autre fil de Roosevelt blesse

This article discusses the roles of Theodore Roosevelt’s four sons in World War I. Ted was recently wounded and received a medal; Kermit is in Mesopotamia with the English; Archie was also wounded; and Quentin was killed in an air battle.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1918-07-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Theodore Roosevelt updates Robert Harry Munro Ferguson on Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s recovery and appreciates the advice he gave to Kermit Roosevelt. Roosevelt feels limited due to having no business or training that he can pass on to his sons.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Heald Weller

Theodore Roosevelt suggests Charles Heald Weller to remove the name Kermit and instead use “his son” when referring to Kermit Roosevelt as he likes to avoid the name wherever he possibly can, a few people will know which son they are referring to.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward North Buxton

President Roosevelt is grateful for Edward North Buxton’s letters, especially in regard to the reserves. He discusses his plans for shipping money and supplies to Africa for his trip. Roosevelt notes that he intends to hire an Englishman to manage the caravan because he will be too busy hunting and working with field taxidermists to manage it himself. Roosevelt also discusses several places he would like to visit and hunt in, including German territory.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edgar Huidekoper Wells

President Roosevelt thanks Edgar Huidekoper Wells for what he is doing for his son Kermit Roosevelt. Roosevelt is impressed with the “extraordinary bag” Theodore Lyman got. He would like to have lunch or dinner with Lyman to discuss it and asks Wells to inquire if Lyman can come.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Armar D. Saunderson

President Roosevelt thanks Armar D. Saunderson for his assistance. Roosevelt has asked William Northrup McMillan and others to help arrange the caravan, but he will ask Manuel A. Da Silva for assistance in accompanying Kermit Roosevelt around the big game.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Manuel A. Da Silva

President Roosevelt is pleased that Manuel A. Da Silva will be able to attend the safari to assist Kermit Roosevelt with big game. William Northrup McMillan has already arranged the porters, so Da Silva should not have to do anything about them. Roosevelt plans to arrive in Mombasa in April.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Bullock

President Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt greatly enjoyed Seth Bullock’s letter about Kermit Roosevelt. Bullock’s political updates worry Roosevelt, but he will not go on the stump. William H. Taft is the candidate and must be the one in the public eye.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edgar Huidekoper Wells

President Roosevelt thanks Edgar Huidekoper Wells for assisting Kermit Roosevelt in picking six courses. Roosevelt hopes Kermit will continue working on his Greek, as he himself never took to it. Kermit understands that the six half courses are a heavy workload, but Roosevelt will remind him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Fitzhugh Lee

President Roosevelt is glad to hear from Fitzhugh Lee, who is missed as “Master of Horse” and family friend. Roosevelt gives an update on Ted Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt’s career and education, respectively, and on Archie Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt’s school lives. Roosevelt is proud of Lee, and looks forward to hearing more from him while he is at the cavalry school.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Northrup McMillan

President Roosevelt thanks William Northrup McMillan for the invitation to stay at the farm in Nairobi, and says he will likely come after staying with Alfred E. Pease and before taking the trip McMillan suggested. Roosevelt will be joined by Kermit Roosevelt and General Edgar Alexander Mearns, and he will be shooting specimens for the National Museum. For further planning Roosevelt asks McMillan to be in contact with Edward North Buxton, Frederick Courteney Selous, and Pease. After going through British East Africa Roosevelt will go on to the Nile and meet Sirdar F. R. Wingate and Leigh S. J. Hunt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-25