Teddybears (Fictitious characters)

When Congress adjourns

Cartoon showing a depiction of Uncle Sam in front of the U.S. Capitol building. Uncle Sam is holding the Antitrust Law in his hands. To the left is a teddy bear holding a sign with the words “empty bag” written on it. To the right is a man holding a piece of paper with the words “nearly constitutional” on it and “the trust” is also written across his chest. Behind the U.S. Capitol building is an elephant saying “never touched me!” with the word “tariff” written on it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-23

Postcard to Charles Hanley

Postcard of the Roosevelt bears as hunters sent to Charles Hanley of Keokuk, Iowa. Number 31 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. The reverse of the postcard indicates that the Roosevelt Bears are available as wallpaper.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1908-01-04

The Roosevelt bears go fishing

The Roosevelt bears, with fishing equipment, talk with a young boy and his pig. Number 29 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

The Roosevelt bears put out a fire

The Roosevelt bears, dressed as firefighters, work to put out a fire in a burning building. Number 18 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. Text on the postcard indicates this scene is from the book “More about the Roosevelt Bears,” a 16-page book printed in color.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

Postcard from Papa to Ada Wilbin

The Roosevelt Bears ring the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall. Number 26 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books. Text on the postcard indicates the scene is from the book “More about the Roosevelt Bears,” a 16-page book printed in color.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

The “Cracker Jack Bears” No. 1

The Cracker Jack Bears attend the Lincoln Zoo. One sits in a tree and holds a box of Cracker Jacks. The other climbs a ladder into an airship. Number one in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

The “Cracker Jack Bears” No. 2

The Cracker Jack Bears fly in an airship while they toss boxes of Cracker Jacks to men gathered below. Number two in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

Postcard from Joseph to Alice Breitweiser

A postcard from Joseph to Alice Breitweiser of Plainfield, Illinois. The postcard features the Cracker Jack Bears at Niagara Falls. One bear rides over the falls in a Cracker Jack box while eating the treat. The other stands on a ladder attached to an airship holding a rope with a life saver attached. Number three in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

The “Cracker Jack Bears” No. 5.

The Cracker Jack Bears perform on a stage before an audience at Coney Island. One bear dances while the other balances a box of Cracker Jacks on his nose. Number five in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

Postcard to Anna Matilda Bair

The sender offers well wishes to Anna Matilda Bair of Huntington, Indiana, and her family. He had a good time on Sunday at Lincoln Park where he got this postcard from his Cracker Jacks. He will write a letter and send money later in the week. The front of the card depicts the two Cracker Jack Bears dancing with a street vendor selling Cracker Jack in a park. Number six in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

Postcard to Ellis Ely

In care of Noah Ely, love and best wishes are sent to Ellis Ely of Wakarusa, Indiana. The postcard includes a scene with the brightly-clad Cracker Jack Bears standing on the front steps of the White House. One shakes the hand of President Theodore Roosevelt. The other bear climbs one of the columns. Number seven in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1908-03-27

The “Cracker Jack Bears” No. 8.

The brightly dressed Cracker Jack Bears stand on a Navy ship. The bears are surrounded by members of the Navy dressed in uniform. In handwriting on the back, the notation reads “Plainfield, Ill. Labor Day 1907.” Number eight in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

The “Cracker Jack Bears” No. 11.

The Cracker Jack Bears are at the circus. One bear rides an elephant while juggling four boxes of Cracker Jack while the other bear feeds the elephant peanuts. A poem about Cracker Jack at the circus is located at the top right hand corner of the card. Number eleven in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

Postcard from Dessie Gray Bair to Anna Matilda Bair

Dessie Gray Bair informs her mother, Anna Matilda Bair, that she will be home on Thursday. The front of the postcard features the Cracker Jack bears playing baseball. One bear holds a bat in preparation to hit a baseball and the other stands as catcher using a box of Cracker Jack as a mitt. Number twelve in a series of sixteen cards that were sent for free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1908-04-07

The “Cracker Jack Bears” No. 9.

The Cracker Jack Bears stand with a peanut farmer in a field. A kite made from a Cracker Jack box flies overhead. A farmhouse stands in the background. Number nine in a series of sixteen cards that were sent free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

Postcard to Melvin C. Bigelow

The postcard depicts the Cracker Jack Bears standing in an airship. The sky is blue with stars and Saturn in the background. One bear shines a spotlight onto a box of Cracker Jack hovering above a white planet. The poem on the postcard indicates the planet is Mars. Number sixteen in a series of sixteen cards that were sent free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.” The sender advises Melvin C. Bigelow when to ship a product to market to get the best price.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

The “Cracker Jack Bears” No. 14.

The postcard features two Cracker Jack Bears making Cracker Jack. One bear stands on a case of Cracker Jack stirring something in a pot while the other bear carries a bowl of popcorn. The message on the back explains that the postcard was found by Mrs. Groff in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, on August 4, 1967. Number fourteen in a series of sixteen cards that were free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

Postcard to Iva Harshbarger

“H. E. V.” sends a postcard to Iva Harshbarger of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The front of the card features the Cracker Jack Bears flying in an airbus over the Cracker Jack building. Number thirteen in a series of sixteen cards that were sent free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

The “Cracker Jack Bears” No. 15.

A postcard featuring an illustration of Theodore Roosevelt holding a gun and looking up at two bears in a tree. The bears have speech bubbles asking Roosevelt not to shoot them because they “met at the White House in Washington” and they are the “bears with Cracker Jack.” Number fifteen in a series of sixteen cards that were sent free to anyone who mailed in ten sides from Cracker Jack boxes or ten cents in “silver or stamps.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907

The Roosevelt bears on the iceberg

“The Roosevelt Bears on the Iceberg” is number 14 in a series of postcards depicting scenes from Seymour Eaton’s “Roosevelt Bears” books.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1907-04-13