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Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s work in Argentina. Roosevelt gives his impressions on President Wilson’s handling of the war, as well as an update about other family members.
1915-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt, but is unsure where she and Kermit Roosevelt are due to the war. Roosevelt sends the letter in care of the Ambassador to Brazil, hoping it reaches Belle. Roosevelt writes about what he and Edith Roosevelt have been doing of late, along with updates about the other Roosevelt children.
1914-11-07
Theodore Roosevelt encloses a letter for his sister and writes that its recipient was pleased with her most recent poem. Roosevelt mentions that everyone he talks to about Douglas Robinson speaks about him with the highest regard. He writes that he is looking forward to a visit from Helen Roosevelt Robinson and her children and is concerned about the health of Anna Roosevelt Cowles. Roosevelt also mentions that Archibald Roosevelt and his wife, along with aviator Douglas Campbell, are coming to visit and reminisce about Quentin Roosevelt.
1918-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and poem. He has learned that Theodore Roosevelt and Archibald Roosevelt have landed in France, Kermit Roosevelt has been offered a position with the British army in Mesopotamia, and Quentin Roosevelt passed his flying corps examinations. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s husband, Richard Derby, is also eager to be involved with the war, and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt will soon leave for France to do work with the Y.M.C.A.
1917-07-03
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that he wrote to Monroe Douglas Roosevelt and will write to “Mrs. Rea.” Roosevelt mentions that his sons, Theodore Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt, are probably in battle, and also makes plans to visit his sister with Frances Theodora Parsons.
1918-04-05
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Douglas Robinson for his letter. Roosevelt writes that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt are very proud of their sons, Archibald and Theodore. The Roosevelts thank Robinson for everything he and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson have done for their family recently.
1917-12-28
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.
1917-09-01
Citation awarded to Theodore Roosevelt by Major General Summerall for gallantry in action and especially meritorious services during World War I.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1920-01-01
A copy of a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., in uniform by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07
A decree presenting Theodore Roosevelt Jr. a first class medal of honor in 1943 by the Bey of the Kingdom of Tunisia.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1943-10-30
A medal awarded to the late Ted Roosevelt from Rene Garrec, president of “Conceil Regional de Basse-Normandie.” A commemorative medal honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Normandy and the liberation of France.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1994-08-22
The label for the book from Theodore Roosevelt’s memorial service states that the book is made from Roosevelt’s khaki service shirt at the Seaman’s Rest Center in Gladstone, New Jersey.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1944
This pamphlet was used in the memorial service for Theodore Roosevelt at Christ Church in Oyster Bay, New York, on July 24, 1944.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1944-07-24
A book made for Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s memorial service at Christ Church in Oyster Bay, New York. It includes sermons from his memorial service, articles written about his death and a citation from the President of the United States. Book is printed on handmade paper at Merchant Marine Rest Center Paper Mill, and from two army shirts worn by Roosevelt Jr.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1944
Mr. Bruce writes to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. regarding a booklet that he is issuing on the work of James E. Kelley, of which two pages “are devoted to Col. Roosevelt.” Bruce asks that someone from the Roosevelt family look over the proofs to determine if “Capt. So and So” mentioned in Kelly’s notes was Captain Archie Butt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1934-03-16
Cover of a reprint of an article from National Geographic Magazine, with inscription “To Col. Theodore Roosevelt with sincere regards of E.W. Nelson.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1928-01
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.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1926-01-24
The cover of the book The History of Moses includes the inscription “Hon. Theodore Roosevelt with the compliments of A. Edward Newton. November 16, 1922.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1922-11-16
This pages come from a book of poetry entitled An Open Letter from Bliss Carman. There is a handwritten dedication on the cover from Bliss Carman to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. A sticker on another page reads “Eleanor Butler Roosevelt,” and another page features a poem featuring “T. R. our hero.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1920
This booklet lists members and ranks of the soldiers who were part of the 26th Infantry in France during World War I, including Theodore Roosevelt and Archibald Roosevelt. On the cover is written: Pvt. Neil V. Starks, Co. D. 26th Infantry, 1st Division, Regular Army. Only the pages that list the officers of the 26th Infantry are included.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-1919