Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-26

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

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-26

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-03-31

Creator(s)

Metropolitan Club (Washington, D.C.)

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

Unknown

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

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

Unknown

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-03-21

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1950-01-25

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

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1950-04-19

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1947-10-24

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1947-11-12

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1952-07-25

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-11-02

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1954-02-12

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

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-06-23

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-08-04

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

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1954-09-06

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.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1954-02-12

Chester L. Brooks writes to Howard K. Beale regarding the missing diaries of Ellsworth Simmers and their historical value. Brooks also mentions the missing diaries may possibly be kept by Hermann Hagedorn.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1954-03-02

Chester L. Brooks writes to Hermann Hagedorn regarding microfilming the Bad Lands Cowboy and inquires after a letter between Theodore Roosevelt and the Marquis de Morès.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1954-03-26

Typed copy of text from the Billings County Republican, which describes Theodore Roosevelt’s special request for his horse Muley.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-03-10