Taxidermy

Photograph showing four buffalo taxidermy mounts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-17

President Roosevelt holds up a stuffed bear labeled “canal ‘scandal.'” Caption: Another nature fake exposed.

comments and context

Comments and Context

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle advertised itself as an independent paper, and it usually was. Many such journals proved their independence by attacking all sides of partisan debates, but the Eagle, more than most publications, praised both sides when they though politicians or parties deserved approval.

This postcard is number three in a series. Description is given on reverse: “An interesting group viewing Mombassa from the ship’s rail. Reading from left to right we have Messrs. Roosevelt, Selous, Mearns, and Kermit Roosevelt. Mr. Selous is the most famous living American hunter; Mr. Mearns represents the Smithsonian Institute and has charge of all the taxidermy work of the expedition.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1909

Isabella Greenway encloses a check to pay for the shipping and storage charges accrued on a moose head being sent to Elliott Roosevelt.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1934-03-19

Photograph of the dining room at President Roosevelt’s Washington, D.C., home with moose and ram’s heads on the walls.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1904

President Roosevelt is pleased with the results of the convention and with how Henry Cabot Lodge performed; however, he is already looking forward to his trip to Africa once he leaves office. Consistent with his approach to life in general, Roosevelt does not want to simply go along for the ride. Rather, he wants it to be a scientific trip. His sons are back in Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is happy to be out of school and working.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-06-22

A photograph of the hallway at Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt’s Oyster Bay, New York home. Various animal heads adorn the walls. A flag with four stars representing Roosevelt’s four sons fighting in World War I is visible.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1916-1918

A photograph of the north room at Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt’s Oyster Bay, New York home. Many animal heads adorn the walls.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Alexander Lambert has sent the two caribou heads to President Roosevelt. He relates the hunting activities of himself and several acquaintances, as well as discussion of taxidermists. He hopes that Roosevelt can make it out to hunt after Congress adjourns and wishes the Roosevelt family a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-23

The Harvard Union has recently received a collection of animal head mounts and antlers. They have room for more and William Roscoe Thayer asks if President Roosevelt would be willing to donate one of his trophies for display.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-05

If Vice President Theodore Roosevelt is looking to mount a cougar skin, William T. Hornaday recommends J. William Critchley. If he needs a rug made, Hornaday advises sending them to C. G. Gunther’s Sons.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-01

C. Hart Merriam sends Professor Brewer’s record of a case when a cougar attacked a child. Merriam is “delighted” that Edith Roosevelt is willing to keep the skulls out of their skins. Merriam answers Theodore Roosevelt’s question about an incident when Merriam heard a panther cry.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-05-08

William T. Hornaday corrects information he previously gave to Vice President Roosevelt regarding taxidermist J. William Critchley. Critchley is now located in a New York City firm, Murgatroyd & Critchley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-13