Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944

King Albert of Belgium visits Theodore Roosevelt’s grave

King Albert of Belgium visits Theodore Roosevelt’s grave in Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay, and is accompanied by his son Prince Leopold, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., and several dignitaries. Identified in the film are Brand Whitlock, Ambassador to Belgium, walking in the rear of the group, and a man who may be Joseph M. Nye walking beside King Albert. Interior title states that King Albert requested that no pictures be taken at the grave site. Film contains only shots of the King’s party walking from the grave and of Theodore Roosevelt Jr., King Albert, and an unidentified man sitting in an open car ready to depart.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1919

Letter from Corinne Roosevelt Robinson to John Campbell Greenway

Corinne Roosevelt Robinson thanks John Campbell Greenway for the letter to her son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, about Monroe Douglas Robinson. She describes Monroe Douglas Robinson’s health struggles and the devotion of his wife. Robinson believes Greenway’s suggestion of Theodore being a forest ranger is a good one and she plans to help him find a position.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1924-01-27

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt and his brothers are undergoing military training in Plattsburg, New York. Archibald B. Roosevelt and Ted Roosevelt have received commissions in the reserve corp and Quentin Roosevelt is doing well at the aviation camp. Richard Derby is a major in the Medical Reserve Corps, but has not gone to the front yet. Kermit hopes to be on the Mesopotamian front as he is familiar with that area. Belle Roosevelt is staying nearby and Kermit visits her when he can. Kim Roosevelt has been ill and may have German measles, which Kermit describes as very unpatriotic. They will join Belle’s family in Spain when Kermit goes to the front.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1917-06-14

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Isabella Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt had a grand time at the Bandbox and thanks Isabella Ferguson for taking him in. He asks Ferguson to tell Robert Harry Munro Ferguson about the saddle, which Roosevelt is anxious to see. Roosevelt conveys that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt wishes the Fergusons could come along on their upcoming spring trip down the Mississippi River on the Mayflower.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

Unknown

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Isabella Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt was sorry to hear of the dreadful time Isabella Ferguson is having. He describes the Roosevelt family’s travels in Europe, specifically Norway. Theodore Roosevelt is being received everywhere with great enthusiasm.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1909-05-18

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt updates the Fergusons on his activities at school and the Roosevelt family. He jokes about Martha Ferguson catching skunks and feels he may qualify as a second-assistant skunk catcher. Roosevelt recently visited Edmund Heller and Edgar Alexander Mearns at the Smithsonian Institution to watch them work on bird and rodent specimens.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1911-02-11

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Kermit Roosevelt describes a recent dinner at the Porcellian Club. Theodore and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt are having a difficult time regarding the presidential campaign. Edith and Ethel Roosevelt have left for Panama.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-02-26

The Roosevelt family

Color chromolithograph print of the Roosevelt family at Sagamore Hill, created from the 1903 Pach Brothers photo. From left: Quentin Roosevelt, President Roosevelt, Ted Roosevelt, Archibald B. Roosevelt, Alice Roosevelt, Kermit, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Ethel Roosevelt.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

Unknown

Letter from William Winton Galbraith to John Campbell Greenway

Commander Galbraith acknowledges John Campbell Greenway’s willingness to cooperate with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Ted Roosevelt’s efforts regarding an informal volunteer Naval Intelligence service. Galbraith encloses an outline of preliminary instructions.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1921-09-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway

President Roosevelt agrees with John Campbell Greenway and references his letter about “undesirable citizens” and recent speech in Provincetown, Massachusetts. He is committed to fighting against “red flag gentry” and “unscrupulous swindlers of great wealth.” In a handwritten note, Roosevelt thanks Greenway for his interest in Ted Roosevelt and Ted’s upcoming visit to see Greenway.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1907-08-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt notes Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s resignation in July. Directions have been given to have Ferguson’s check returned. Roosevelt discusses some missing checks and reimbursement to Ferguson and Tilden Russell Selmes on an unspecified investment. Roosevelt has been struggling with a colleague but knows this colleague is having an even more difficult time. Ted Roosevelt recently received some guinea pigs which he adores.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1893-11-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

The missing cattle checks have been found and dividends can now be paid for December and June. Commissioner Roosevelt would like Robert Harry Munro Ferguson to attend the Boone and Crockett Club dinner in January. Asa McIlhaney visited and Roosevelt relates an anecdote about Ted Roosevelt helping them chop down a grove of trees.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1893-11-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt describes his recent hunting trip with Alexander Lambert and Sylvane M. Ferris. He also shares anecdotes about Ethel Roosevelt, Ted Roosevelt, and John Willis.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1893-10-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt summarizes his recent, and difficult, hunting trip with Hector Munro Ferguson. Sylvane M. Ferris is very ill and unable to assist with the cattle round-up apart from some overseeing. The cattle are looking well but prices are low. Roosevelt concludes by discussing several matters related to the ranch.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1892-08-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt and his family enjoyed Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter from Saskatchewan, Canada. Roosevelt comments on recent sporting and political events. He is still working on his book, The Winning of the West, and gives a lengthy update on Roosevelt family members.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1894-08-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt describes Hector Munro Ferguson’s visit. They rode horses and the family loves him.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1892-05-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt is never sure if Robert Harry Munro Ferguson receives his letters. He regrets that Ferguson cannot visit Sagamore Hill this summer but congratulates him on his upcoming trip to Hudson Bay. Roosevelt had a bout of bronchitis and wants to get back to exercising soon. He summarizes the other children’s reaction to their new family member, Archibald Roosevelt.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1894-04-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt found on returning from Cincinnati, Ohio, that his wife and children were bemoaning that Robert Harry Munro Ferguson had just departed. Both Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt were taken by Ferguson’s article on the Arctic trip. He gives some advice on how to polish the writing.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1895-03-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt believes he won a victory over John Wanamaker before the committee. Ted Roosevelt is excited for Hector Munro Ferguson’s visit to the Lodges.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1892-05-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt regrets to hear about Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s health. Roosevelt recently visited the ranch and had success hunting with a new Winchester rifle. The “political pot is boiling” but Roosevelt expects William Jennings Bryan to lose. He closes with a brief story about a Roosevelt family trip to Lake Champlain.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1896-09-15