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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
Colorized stereograph showing the starboard side of the USS Washington. An American flag is seen flying on the bow of the ship. Text on the reverse of the stereograph details the various capabilities and armaments of the Washington.
As printed on the reverse of the stereograph, “”In this set of Stereoscopic Views the publishers have not only given the public up-to-date views of the great battleships, but also the great cruisers and the different types of ships in the American Navy that compose the mighty fleet now in existence.
The Washington is called the ‘race horse’ of the United States Navy, and has made a speed of 23 knots an hour and has turned some nautical stunts in making time. She is now in the second division of the first squadron of the armored cruiser fleet on the Pacific Coast under the command of Captain A. M. Knight. She carries a larger crew and more guns than any other cruiser excepting the twin ship Tennessee.”
Colorized stereograph showing the USS West Virginia with another ship behind it in the background. Two sailors on a small boat can be seen on the water in the foreground. Both of the larger ships are adorned with colorful flags. Text on the reverse of the stereograph lists John B. Milton as the captain of the ship and comments on the speed of the ship.
As printed on the reverse of the stereograph, “This is one of the United States’ fastest cruisers, commanded by Captain John B. Milton, in the armored cruiser fleet in the Pacific December 19th, 1907. This cruiser is the same type as the Colorado and the Maryland, and has a phenomenal record of 22 1/2 knots an hour. It is considered one of the fastest grey-hounds in this magnificent fleet of armored cruisers and should there be any war the West Virginia would give a good account of itself.”
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
Colorized stereograph showing the USS Puritan. Several sailors and crew can be seen standing on the deck of the ship. Text on the reverse of the stereograph lists the ship measurements and armaments, the number of crew on board, and the cost to build the ship.
As printed on the reverse of the stereograph, “The United States double-turret monitor Puritan is used in coast defense. Its keel was laid in 1875. Its length is 289 feet 6 inches; breadth, 60 feet 1 inch; draft, 18 feet; speed, 12.4 knots; horse power, 3,700. Coal capacity, 410 tons. Thickness of armor plate, 14 inches. Officers and men, 222. Cost, $3,178,046.
This type of warship is of great value. It can be used as a floating battery in coast defense, having 12-inch guns of the modern type.”
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends J. W. Miller a memorandum from John H. Gibbons explaining why the USS Porter was kept elsewhere. Roosevelt explained to Gibbons the desire to put the Porter at Miller’s disposal. However, the ship needs some experimental work before that can happen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-04-23
A circular textile featuring embroidered flowers, ships, birds, and a sailor. Below the ships, “At sea. April 15, 1910” is embroidered. Lace decorates the edge. The textile was owned by Charles C. Myers.
1910-04-15
Colorized postcard of Circular Quay in Sydney. There are several boats and ships docked and traveling in the quay, with several buildings surrounding the water in the foreground and background.
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Colorized postcard of Woolloomooloo Bay in Sydney. Several ships and boats are docked in the bay and many city buildings are in the background.
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Colorized postcard showing a steamer traveling through the Suez Canal. Several buildings are seen on the distant bank and another boat is on Lake Timsah in the background. Text on the reverse of the postcard provides information about the history and the location of the Suez Canal.
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Postcard showing a ship traveling through the Suez Canal. Several individuals are standing on the bank of the canal on the left.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A ship as it is passing thru the canal.”
Postcard showing a ship traveling through the Suez Canal. Charles C. Myers describes the landscape surrounding the canal as level and only a few feet above sea level while the canal banks are several feet high in some places.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Another view of the canal.”
Postcard showing a large bridge across a river with several types of boats in the water. Charles C. Myers identifies it as the Tower Bridge in London, England, which was closed at the time.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The Tower Bridge gets its name from being situated near London Tower and also having two large towers as part of the structure. This picture shows the bridge with the gate closed.”
A postcard showing a waterfront with various types of boats in the water and buildings visible in the background. Charles C. Myers notes it is the city of Manley, Australia, near Sydney, Australia.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “After going into the harbor you pass Manly. This shows the city in the distant [sic] and the wharf and landing places for the ferry boats coming from Sydney.”
Charles C. Myers Collection
Photograph of Charles C. Myers aboard a ship at sea. Myers is wearing a white Navy uniform and standing at the bow of the ship, looking out towards the water. Another ship can be seen in the background.
Charles C. Myers Collection
1907-1909
The gunboat Yantic salutes President Theodore Roosevelt during his Detroit River cruise on the steamship Tashmoo.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902-10-18