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On the banks of the Wabash, far away

On the banks of the Wabash, far away

Sheet music for “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away,” a popular song of the 19th century. This edition of the song highlights an event related to the song and the Spanish-American War. Edward Marshall, a New York Journal reporter, was embedded with the 1st Volunteer Cavalry, popularly known as the Rough Riders, and was wounded at the Battle of Santiago. As Marshall was carried from the field he sang “On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away.” The cover features an illustration of a river scene and a photograph of Marshall with a description of his actions.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1898

Heroes of today

Heroes of today

Sheet music for “Heroes of Today,” a patriotic song. The song is dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt, Admiral Dewey, General Wood, and veterans. The cover features illustrations of the Battle of Manila Bay and the Battle of Kettle Hill from the Spanish-American War.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1911

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Writing from the trenches outside of Santiago, Cuba, just after the Battle of San Juan Hill, Theodore Roosevelt thought that the event that would make his political career–the campaign in Cuba–appeared to be on the verge of becoming a catastrophe. Within a few months of writing this letter, Roosevelt would be elected governor of New York; in 1900 he was elected vice president.

Collection

Massachusetts Historical Society

Creation Date

1898-07-03

U. S. W. V.

U. S. W. V.

Sheet music for “U. S. W. V.,” a Spanish language song for the Cuban and American veterans of the Spanish-American War who fought for a free Cuba. The cover features intertwined Cuban and American flags. The second page has an introductory statement welcoming American soldiers and praising their military heroes, including Theodore Roosevelt.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1928

Postcard to Albert Mills

Postcard to Albert Mills

Postcard printed in Germany depicting the battlefield of San Juan Hill. Printed as a Memorial Day souvenir, the scene shows men charging up a hill over the fallen men to win the battle. Reverse has postmarks for Broad Street Station and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1908-05-28

Postcard from Milton to Marie Lyon

Postcard from Milton to Marie Lyon

Postcard in which the location of the Battle of San Juan Hill is depicted and a tour guide describes the events that took place on July 1, 1898. Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt led his Rough Riders to victory during the battle. Message on the reverse from Milton says, “Hello: Hope you are feeling as good as I am. This is fine weather. Good Bye. Milton.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1911-02-11

George Dewey on the deck of the Olympia

George Dewey on the deck of the Olympia

Admiral Dewey returns to New York City on September 27, 1899, following his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War. He paces the deck of his flagship, the Olympia, anchored at Tompkinsville, Staten Island. Dewey and three of his officers await the arrival of visitors. A group of dignitaries, including several naval officers, board. The first person to step on deck may be Rear Admiral William Thomas Sampson, Commander of the North Atlantic Squadron. Dewey greets the visitors. These visitors may be members of the Washington or New York City reception committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1899-09-27

Scenes of parade for George Dewey

Scenes of parade for George Dewey

New York gives Admiral Dewey, hero of Manila Bay, a lavish welcome September 27-30, 1899, and one of the highlights of that welcome is the land parade of September 30. Cheering crowds waving flags line the street as a battalion of sailors from the cruiser Olympia, Dewey’s flagship, march by. Included in battalion are a color guard carrying the American flag and what is probably the battalion flag, men pulling a piece of artillery, and medical personnel. After the marching sailors, a long line of carriages follow. In the first carriage, drawn by four horses, ride Admiral Dewey and Robert A. Van Wyck, Mayor of New York City (1898-1902). Additional carriages containing dignitaries and naval officers follow. At ca. 53 ft. a carriage appears in which a hatless naval officer, who is probably Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, Commander of the North Atlantic Squadron, rides; the man wearing a top hat on the far side of the carriage is probably Thomas F. Woods, President of the Board of Aldermen of New York City.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1899-09-30

San Juan

San Juan

Sheet music and lyrics for “San Juan,” including a message from Silvio Contreras, Maria Teresa Vera, and Justo Quijano written during World War II. The authors explain that the music and title represent Cuba’s struggle for independence as an example for the current struggle against Nazism and Fascism. The song celebrates the leadership of Calixto Garcia Iniguez and praises Theodore Roosevelt, “the immortal Yankee” who fought with Garcia for Cuba. The final page is an explanation for using “San Juan” as the song title.

Collection

Dr. Danny O. Crew Theodore Roosevelt Sheet Music Collection

Creation Date

1943-07-04