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William Ewing asks if Theodore Roosevelt can prepare a one-minute message on “New Patriotism” that can be read in Sunday schools.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
William N. Wiggins explains the Texas Sunday School Association’s plans to reach one million members of all denominations and conduct a state religious census in February. Additionally, the Association is hosting a State Sunday School Convention in Fort Worth in March. Noting that Theodore Roosevelt will be in Texas around the time of the convention, Wiggins inquires if he can make arrangements to speak.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-16
Josiah Strong finds it irksome that he must write instead of meeting with Theodore Roosevelt. He requests Roosevelt writes a short article on “The Double Standard and Christian Teaching” for the March issue of the enclosed magazine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-12
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
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
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Postcard showing an angled view of the Sunday school in Beverly, Massachusetts. This school was established in 1810.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “In Beverly is the old church building in which was established the first Sunday School in America in 1810.”
In this Danish magazine sent to President Roosevelt by Ambassador Maurice Francis Egan, a profile of Roosevelt by Berthold de Linde appears on pages 14-22. The article details President Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments from his time at Harvard through becoming President. It particularly focuses on his strong moral character and good qualities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-15
An English translation of a flattering article about President Roosevelt published by the Danish magazine Varden. Berthold De Linde describes his first encounter with President Roosevelt as an infantryman in the Spanish-American War. He then details Roosevelt’s life and accomplishments, from his time at Harvard to his ascendance to the presidency. De Linde particularly emphasizes Roosevelt’s strong moral character and tireless battle against corruption.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-15
Vignettes show children leaving Sunday school on the left and walking to the movies on the right, with scenes depicting bad influences, such as “The Devil’s Recruiting Station” and the hazards of films that teach bad habits, such as “Where did you learn to crack a safe? At the Moving Picture Show.” Above the Sunday school is a bust of an angel; above the movie theater is a bust of the devil. Caption: From the Sunday-school to the moving-picture show is but a step.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-11-09
Souvenir card featuring an excerpt from a letter written by President Roosevelt to The Sunday School Times. Roosevelt endorses the Rally Day for American Sunday school workers and the value of Bible study. Above the excerpt is a black and white oval photograph of Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1902
Theodore Roosevelt provides a detailed description of one day of college life, particularly last Monday. There is a lot of class and studying but also boxing, dinner with the Tudors, and a window broken by a baseball. Roosevelt has been going out a lot but will focus on his examinations in a few weeks. He plans on collecting bird specimens in the spring and will be traveling to the Adirondacks with H. D. Minot. He requests that his gun and collecting supplies be sent. Roosevelt has been enjoying his Sunday school class and his library has been the “greatest possible pleasure.”
1877-02-11
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the many letters he has received from home. He also received a letter from his uncle, James Dunwody Bulloch. Roosevelt has kept his father’s first letter and will try to deserve his trust. He has not found it difficult to avoid drinking and smoking. Roosevelt requests a petition that will allow him to attend the local Congregational church and join a mission class. Initial college expenses have been heavy, but Roosevelt should not need to draw on his father’s finances until Christmas.
1876-10-22
Theodore Roosevelt requests Martha Bulloch Roosevelt send personal items (silk hat and rubbers). Roosevelt relates he is working and socializing “a good deal.” He also expresses dismay about being asked to resign from the Sunday school class he had for three years because he declined to join the Episcopal Church.
1880-01-11
Theodore Roosevelt reached Cambridge, Massachusetts, in “capital health and spirits.” He officiated at the athletic meeting and joined the Porcellian Club. The Sunday school was disorganized but the boys were happy to see him. Roosevelt would like Elliott Roosevelt to send the number for the shoemaker on Broadway.
1878-11-03
The family misses Martha Bulloch Roosevelt but everyone is well. Five boys visited last Saturday and they had a beautiful time. They were noisy but did not break anything. During Sunday school, everyone laughed at the biblical story of Job’s comforters, whom Anna Roosevelt called “scallawags.”
1871-04-22
Blank pledge to vote for legislation that will create a national organization to improve religious and moral education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
William Rainey Harper is working to create a new national Bible school organization and is hoping for President Roosevelt’s support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-06
Judge Teale stands for a high ideal among the Sunday school workers in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-21