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The Theodore Roosevelt Association gratefully acknowledges its leading financial supporters

The Theodore Roosevelt Association gratefully acknowledges its leading financial supporters

The Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) lists its financial supporters across a range of categories. It lists the contributors to the TRA from its five most expensive, or premium, membership categories. It also lists those who contributed to special needs funds of the TRA, like the Teddy Bears for Kids program, police awards, and public speaking contests. The names of contributors in each category are alphabetized, and text boxes containing the mission and vision statements and the social media platforms used by the TRA appear on the last page of the list.

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

TRA announcements

TRA announcements

The Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA) announces that this issue of its journal is dedicated to the memory of William J. Vanden Heuvel who served the TRA in a variety of capacities as a member of the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board. The announcement highlights aspects of Vanden Heuvel’s career and notes that he was a recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Distinguished Service Medal. A text box lists the President and Chief Executive Officer of the TRA, along with those responsible for assembling its journal, guidelines for submitting manuscripts, and information regarding the governance of the TRA.

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Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

2021

Report of the National Commission of Fine Arts

Report of the National Commission of Fine Arts

Report concerning the agreement reached between the National Commission of Fine Arts and the Roosevelt Memorial Association, later called the Theodore Roosevelt Association, regarding the location and appearance of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. The report also discusses the involvement of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and architect John Russell Pope in the development of the memorial and lists the conclusions they have reached regarding the projects.

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Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1930

Interim report of the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission

Interim report of the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission

Report by the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Commission concerning the committee’s actions in the eighteen months since it was formed. The report begins with a list of activities by the commission including an announcement informing the public of the centennial and calling for participation. Following this announcement is a list of pledges from numerous executive departments in Washington, D.C., individual cities and states, as well as colleges and universities, all promising to participate in the centennial through observances, ceremonies, or exhibits. Additionally, a pamphlet is being distributed to schools to help plan classroom exercises in relation to the centennial. Many organizations are planning to participate including churches, conservation groups, and businesses. A brief description of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota is provided as well as plans for the island memorial in D.C. A catalog of publications listing Theodore Roosevelt biographies and original writings is included. Also given is a summary of the contributions to be made by the Theodore Roosevelt Association. Appendices are attached to the report. The first (A) is a copy of the call to action for participation in the centennial. The second (B) is a pamphlet for the youth of America describing Theodore Roosevelt’s life and contributions and requesting that students participate not only in the centennial, but in the political process. Provided is a list of actions for this task.

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Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1957

Memorandum regarding the erection of a memorial feature on Theodore Roosevelt Island

Memorandum regarding the erection of a memorial feature on Theodore Roosevelt Island

Memorandum detailing the history of Theodore Roosevelt Island beginning with the creation of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Association and the purchase of Theodore Roosevelt Island from the Washington Gas Light Company. The memo continues detailing the legislation passed with regard to the island, the engagement of the Olmsted Brothers to create a plan for development, the later legislation involving the permission granted to build a bridge over the southern tip of the island, and the retention of architect Eric Gugler and sculptor Paul Manship for the creation of a memorial. The memo concludes with a discussion of who will fund the memorial project and what legislation must be passed to move forward.

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Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1959-06-09

Public law 445 and public law 980

Public law 445 and public law 980

Two amendments to acts of Congress concerning Theodore Roosevelt Island. The first details the consolidation of the Theodore Roosevelt Association with the Women’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Association. The second details the authorization of $150,000 for the celebration of the centennial of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth.

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Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1956-03-29; 1956-08-06

Statement for management

Statement for management

Statement detailing the many influences, both external and internal, which effect the management of Theodore Roosevelt Island. These influences include legislative and administrative constraints, regional influences such as pollution from the Potomac River and with-in park influences such as growth of introduced or exotic species. The statement concludes with management objectives for the preservation of the natural environment and encouragement of school groups to use the island as a place of study.

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Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

Unknown

Act to establish a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt in the National Capital

Act to establish a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt in the National Capital

Act of Congress establishing a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt. The act includes authorization for an island, previously known as Mason’s Island, to be renamed Theodore Roosevelt Island. It states that the Roosevelt Memorial Association, later called the Theodore Roosevelt Association, will have full approval of development of the island and that access be provided to and on the island and that memorial or statue be built.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1932-05-21

Letter from unknown to Gisela Westoff

Letter from unknown to Gisela Westoff

Letter from the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm detailing their progress on the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial to Gisela Westoff, Assistant Secretary of the Roosevelt Memorial Association, later Theodore Roosevelt Association. Upon the request of the architect John Russell Pope, a member of the Olmsted Brothers firm reports that the terrain of the island has been examined thoroughly. The letter goes on to apologize for a delay in plans due to one of the Olmsted brothers being ill and reports that Henry Vincent Hubbard has taken over the project.

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Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1932-10-26

Newspaper article on the Theodore Roosevelt Association

Newspaper article on the Theodore Roosevelt Association

Fragment of an article concerning the decision of the Roosevelt Memorial Association, later called the Theodore Roosevelt Association, to build the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial on Analostan. The article discusses the retention of architect John Russell Pope, speculates on what the memorial might look like when finished and talks about the overall beautification of Washington.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

Creation Date

1932