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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister from the Lee residence, where he is visiting. He informs his sister of his upcoming plans to go to Maine and recounts his activities of the past few days, including visits and recreation with the Lees, Whitneys, and Staltonstalls. Roosevelt also mentions the books that we wants for his birthday.
1879-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt recounts a sledding party in Chestnut Hill and the people in attendance.
1879-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt inquires what members of the family would like for Christmas presents and also mentions Thanksgiving dinner plans with friends.
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about his social activities over the weekend, including spending Sunday with Minot Weld and walking with several ladies at Dick Saltonstall’s. He also mentions his heavy study schedule, the Porcellian Club, and sends his regards to those at home.
1878-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt explains how he spent his birthday with Minot Weld and thanks his sister Anna and the rest of the family for their letters and gifts. He says he did well in German and reports that Dick Saltonstall is feeling better.
1877-10-28
President Roosevelt encloses a letter from U.S. Forest Service Chief Gifford Pinchot and Richard M. Saltonstall’s letter commenting upon Pinchot’s letter. Roosevelt would like to meet with Pinchot and Senator Crane to discuss the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-03
President Roosevelt asks Henry Bainbridge Chapin to find out what would suit the plans of the Porcellain Club people. He wants to visit the Union, but he also does not want to “scamp” both the Union and the Porcellain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-06
President Roosevelt was glad to receive Peter C. Brooks’s letter. He hears well of the candidate Hill and reports Francis C. Lowell has not advanced yet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-19
President Roosevelt introduces Richard M. Saltonstall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-24
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt between January 1879 to December 1883. Notable events include Theodore Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee, his appointment to the New York State Legislature, and his first visit and buffalo hunt in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Stacey A. Cordery examines the “shadows and sunshine” of Theodore Roosevelt’s time in Boston while an undergraduate student at Harvard College. Cordery identifies the shadows as the death of Roosevelt’s father, his disenchantment with his natural science major, and his failed courtship of Edith Kermit Carow. The countering sunshine was provided by Roosevelt’s successful pursuit of Alice Hathaway Lee. Cordery looks at each of these episodes, especially the courtship of Carow and Lee, and she argues that these episodes were pivotal to Roosevelt’s life and career.
Four photographs appear in the text, including two of Roosevelt with Lee.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2007-10-27
Wallace Finley Dailey, Curator of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University, describes in detail two exhibits of Theodore Roosevelt material on display in the Theodore Roosevelt Gallery in the Nathan Marsh Pusey Library in 1977. One exhibit covers Roosevelt’s long relationship with Harvard University from his undergraduate student years to his death. The other explores Roosevelt’s relationship with his daughter Ethel Roosevelt Derby. In both exhibit summaries, Dailey quotes extensively from Roosevelt’s letters and speeches and provides descriptions of the photographs used in the exhibits.
Three photographs and one illustration accompany the article. One photograph shows Dailey examining the exhibit display cases. Another shows Roosevelt with a group of his Harvard classmates, and one shows Derby at the White House in 1902. The illustration is a drawing by Roosevelt’s classmate, Charles G. Washburn, that depicts a monument detailing Roosevelt’s many activities at Harvard.
Theodore Roosevelt summarizes his recent socializing, including visits to the Guilds, Bacons, and Lees. He has an equally busy social schedule, plus studying and society work, for the upcoming week.
1879-10-20
Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Martha Bulloch Roosevelt is feeling better and inquires what winter clothing he has in New York. He describes the men in the photograph for Corinne Roosevelt; they include G. Gorham Peters, Charles G. Washburn, and Charles Ware. Roosevelt’s horse is in “beautiful trim” if a bit shaggy looking. Roosevelt has been riding often to Chestnut Hill and visited Jamaica Plain with Christopher Minot Weld.
1879-04-27
Theodore Roosevelt has received his books and packages. He is not pleased with the food and intends to join a “table with some of the Boston men.” Roosevelt has also paid the next half year’s rent. He provides a sketch of his room and outlines his schedule. He recently purchased his winter clothing, except for an afternoon coat, and has been wearing his mother’s slippers.
1876-10-06
Group portrait of six Harvard classmates, including Theodore Roosevelt. From left to right, standing: Richard M. Saltonstall, Christopher Minot Weld, Theodore Roosevelt; seated: John S. Tebbets, Henry Bainbridge Chapin, Henry Russell Shaw. “Big Six” is inscribed on the paper border.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1872-1882
Henry Bainbridge Chapin sends President Roosevelt a list of members of Harvard’s Class of 1880 who will visit Roosevelt on November 1. Chapin asks when dinner will be scheduled.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26