Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Creation Date

1901-1903

Creator(s)

Letter from Ray H. Mattison to Lucinda B. Scott

Ray H. Mattison informs Lucinda Scott that he is writing an article on Roosevelt’s contemporaries along the Little Missouri River. Also, Mattison tells her that his article on Roosevelt and the Stockmen’s Association will be out soon.

Collection

Creation Date

1950-05-05

Creator(s)

Newspaper article on Theodore Roosevelt and African Americans

The author attacks President Roosevelt for meeting with Booker T. Washington and courting the African American vote. The article claims that the African Americans of Albertville, Alabama, do not believe in racial equality and would give Roosevelt a cold reception.

Collection

Creation Date

1901

Creator(s)

Duel interests vice president

Emil Hartman received a letter from Vice President Roosevelt requesting further information in the duel between Hartman’s son, Adolph, and Lieutenant Pachmann of the German army that took place in Aachen, Germany. The duel was over an insult to the United States. Hartman was pleased that Roosevelt was interested in the duel and sent him the original letters he received from his son.

Collection

Creation Date

1901-08-26

Creator(s)

No rogue e’er felt the halter draw with good opinion of the law.

Former Kansas Senator Joseph Ralph Burton sits at a desk writing, “I shall talk when not writing and write when not talking.” Former ambassador Bellamy Storer, heavily bandaged and on crutches, stands behind him saying, “Take my advice, don’t do it.” Behind them hangs a picture of “Pres Roosevelt,” turned to the wall.

Collection

Morris, William C. (William Charles), 1874-

Creation Date

1907-03-26

Creator(s)

Receipt of Theodore Roosevelt at Metropolitan Club Restaurant

Collection

Metropolitan Club Restaurant

Creation Date

1898-03-31

Creator(s)

Language

English

Period

Assistant Secretary of the Navy (April 1897-April 1898)

Ranchers

Handwritten poem describing Badlands ranchers and brands; mentions Theodore Roosevelt as “the greatest cow boy in all the land.” It was written on stationery with “Ben C. Bird” printed on the top.

Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Creator(s)

Standifer, Earl

Reference list

Handwritten note mentioning various sheets of documents in the THRO collection.

Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Creator(s)

Memorandum from Ray H. Mattison to Allyn F. Hanks

Historian Ray H. Mattison summarizes research he has done at the State Historical Society of North Dakota, regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s cattle ranches, in order to collect materials to be used at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.

Collection

Creation Date

1949-03-21

Creator(s)

Memorandum from Ray H. Mattison to Allyn F. Hanks

Ray H. Mattison writes Allyn F. Hanks detailing his research progress regarding Theodore Roosevelt and early ranching in North and South Dakota. Mattison mentions his sources, the Bad Lands Cow Boy, Black Hills Weekly Journal, and the Bismarck Tribune.

Collection

Creation Date

1950-01-25

Creator(s)

Memorandum from Ray H. Mattison to Allyn F. Hanks

Ray H. Mattison provides a daily account of his research travels from the East Coast to the Badlands to Allyn F. Hanks.

Collection

Creation Date

1950-04-19

Creator(s)

Letter from Howard W. Baker to William Cruikshank

Howard W. Baker writes to William Cruikshank regarding research at Harvard College Library. Baker is interested in materials related to Theodore Roosevelt’s activities in the Badlands and needs Cruikshank’s permission.

Collection

Creation Date

1947-10-24

Creator(s)

Baker, Howard W.

Letter from Howard W. Baker to Nora E. Cordingley

Howard W. Baker writes to Nora E. Cordingley of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard College Library regarding research for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Collection

Creation Date

1947-11-12

Creator(s)

Baker, Howard W.

Letter from Allyn F. Hanks to Carleton Putnam

Allyn F. Hanks replies to Carleton Putnam’s letter requesting information on travel arrangements for his impending trip to the Badlands for research for his Roosevelt biography. Hanks recommends lodging and writes of other arrangements he has made.

Collection

Hanks, Allyn F. (Allyn Frank), 1906-1973

Creation Date

1952-07-25

Creator(s)

Memorandum from Ray H. Mattison to Allyn F. Hanks

Ray H. Mattison writes to Allyn F. Hanks regarding a research trip to Helena, Montana, and the development of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Mattison interviewed Wallis Huidekoper, Ella Myers, E. A. Phillips, and Arnold D. Ferris. He also researched at the Montana Historical Library and Montana State College.

Collection

Creation Date

1949-11-02

Creator(s)

Memorandum from Chester L. Brooks to William R. Simmers

Chester L. Brooks is interested in the diary of William R. Simmers’s father for a Theodore Roosevelt research project. This document was attached to a memorandum from regional historian Olaf T. Hagen.

Collection

Creation Date

1954-02-12

Creator(s)

Brooks, Chester L.

Memorandum from Olaf T. Hagen to Lawrence C. Merriam

Olaf T. Hagen writes to Lawrence C. Merriam regarding the research plan and historical preparation necessary for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Collection

Hagen, Olaf T. (Olaf Theodore), -1949

Creation Date

1949-06-23

Creator(s)

Memorandum from Olaf T. Hagen to Allyn F. Hanks

Olaf T. Hagen writes to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks regarding research plans for Elkhorn Ranch site and Maltese Cross cabin. Hagen suggests Ray H. Mattison travel to Bismarck, North Dakota, for further research.

Collection

Hagen, Olaf T. (Olaf Theodore), -1949

Creation Date

1949-08-04

Creator(s)

Letter from Chester L. Brooks to William R. Simmers

Chester L. Brooks writes to William R. Simmers regarding the possibility of microfilming his father’s diaries. Brooks has been doing what he can to help locate the missing diaries, including mentioning them to Ethel Roosevelt Derby during a recent visit she made to Medora.

Collection

Creation Date

1954-09-06

Creator(s)

Brooks, Chester L.

Letter from Chester L. Brooks to Russell Reid

Chester L. Brooks writes to Russell Reid regarding the diaries of Ellsworth Simmers. Brooks wants Reid to microfilm portions of the diaries and believes Hermann Hagedorn may have some of the missing diaries.

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