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Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles to relay a story about son Kermit and how the children are enjoying dancing class. He describes New York City as “convulsed” over the Bradley-Martin ball and describes meeting with the heads of labor unions. He criticizes Flora Annie Steel’s book On the Face of the Waters.
1897-01-31
A frightened man lies in bed, pulling up a blanket labeled “The Senate.” He sees in the darkness the spectacles and toothy grin of President Roosevelt. There is a glowing lamp on a table in the foreground.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1906-02-07
President Roosevelt is glad that Endicott Peabody took the actions he did regarding his son Archibald B. Roosevelt’s teeth. He hopes that now Archie will be all right, now that the strain from the trouble with his teeth is passed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-02
Taxidermist William W. Hart updates President Roosevelt on the wolf rug. Hart can either replace the broken teeth in the current skull or replace the skull itself with another which he has on hand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-09
President Roosevelt hides in “The Nile” reeds as a crocodile opens its mouth and swims down the river. Caption: The President–When anything makes a personal dental appeal to me like that, I wouldn’t shoot for the world. The President proposes to finish his African hunt when he reaches the Nile.–News Item.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-08