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President Roosevelt thanks Caspar Whitney for the salve and the advice. Unfortunately he will not be able to participate in the Roosevelt night at the Canadian Camp Club. He does not want to celebrate the African safari before going, in case it brings bad luck or seems foolish after the fact.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-11
Photograph of staff setting up a stage for the Painted Canyon visitors’ center groundbreaking ceremony in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1977-08-13
National Park Service; Herr, William M. (William Martin), 1937-
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that he is glad Archie and Quentin were able to see “Sheffield,” referring to Cowles’s son William Sheffield Cowles, Jr. Roosevelt saw his brother-in law Douglas Robinson Thursday and they spoke about what Teddy Roosevelt had done, but Robinson asks they keep the conversation confidential. Roosevelt “cannot overestimate the beauty of the Canadian Rockies” from which he and wife Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt recently returned. Roosevelt is pleased with Will’s success running a Sunday school picnic which he compares to manning a battleship. Roosevelt asks if his sister has read “Ordeal by Battle” by Frederick Scott Oliver.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-08-06
William Loeb informs Congressman Adamson of the dates that there will be White House receptions to which congressmen will be invited, and requests that Adamson tell him how he would like the invitations distributed among his friends.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-21
President Roosevelt thinks Jesse Overstreet’s reception suggestion is admirable but has two concerns. First, he does not know who should organize it. Second, he does not know if Secretary of State Elihu Root wants to speak offhand. Roosevelt has been “badgering” Root to share his experiences in South America, feeling it would be “a good thing for the country.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-06
William Loeb acknowledges the letter of William Charles Adamson, and invites Miss Abbie Gorton, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis, and Mrs. and Mrs. J. F. Bryan to a reception at the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-23
President Roosevelt is pleased that his brother-in-law William S. Cowles is returning to vote for Roosevelt. Roosevelt notes that his son Quentin Roosevelt and nephew “Sheffield”, William Sheffield Cowles, are quite cunning. The Roosevelt family eats breakfast together daily, barring guests, which is the main time he has with his family. Roosevelt writes that while no one knows about the upcoming presidential election, things look favorable for his reelection. First lady Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is planning a feast for Cabinet members on election night that could evolve into a celebration party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-18
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry acknowledges William Loeb’s letter asking that Lieutenant Roscoe C. Bulmer be added to the Mayflower‘s guest list.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-30
Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler is delighted that President Roosevelt might be able to receive the visiting Kaiser Wilhelm Professor Rudolf Leonhard and his wife at the White House. Butler has enclosed a letter with additional details and a list of committee members for the event. Butler notes that the the event should be on a similar scale with what is done in Germany, and that the date is flexible based on Roosevelt’s schedule.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-31
Alexander McKenzie has made the arrangements for the guns that will be used for the presidential salute, two from Fort Yates and one from Fort Lincoln. McKenzie urges Bismarck mayor F. H. Register to work with Governor Frank White to arrange for President Roosevelt to speak at the North Dakota State Capitol.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1903-04-01
Senator Hansbrough confirms that President Roosevelt will be briefly stopping in Bismarck, North Dakota. Hansbrough suggests arrangements be made for a horse ride and a few remarks from Roosevelt.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1903-03-16
President Roosevelt expects to visit Bismarck, North Dakota, for around thirty minutes on April 7. William Loeb reviews Roosevelt’s expected entourage and requests a provisional program for the visit.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1903-03-16
M. L. Parker is working to move the cannon to Mandan, North Dakota, by April 5. The people in Bismarck, North Dakota, will have to make arrangements to move the cannon from Mandan.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1903-04-02
George H. Bingenheimer has been informed that F. H. Register would like some Native Americans on hand for the presidential visit. He requests further information and will take up the matter with the Native Americans.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
Unknown
Major Palmer has been authorized to turn over two 3-inch guns provided that Alexander McKenzie provides transportation and returns the guns as soon as possible.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1903-04-01
Mr. Vess has arrived and informed George H. Bingenheimer that the president will be in Bismarck, North Dakota, on April 6. Bingenheimer will make the arrangements with the Native Americans.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
Unknown
George H. Bingenheimer has not received any communications from Mr. Vess but understands he is to be around tonight. There are many Native Americans available.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
Unknown
List of participants that joined the annual pilgrimage to Roosevelt program.
State Historical Society of North Dakota
1938-10-27
Kenneth M. Ellis reviews plans for a “strong national committee” for the Pageant of the Americas. He requests J. S. Cullinan’s suggestions in response.
1934-08-23
Responding to Kenneth M. Ellis’s suggestion for the creation of a national committee for the Pageant of the Americas, J. S. Cullinan provides detailed feedback with suggestions on potential members, stationery, headquarters, and pageant literature.
1934-08-26