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Photograph of visitors entering the park through the old east entrance station with park staff nearby in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-09-12
Photograph of a family visiting the River Bend Overlook shelter in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-07
Photograph of park ranger speaking to visitors at Painted Canyon in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1968-07-30
Photograph of park ranger holding the reins of a horse while taking to visitors at Painted Canyon in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1968-07-30
Photograph of mounted ranger on horseback patrolling at the Painted Canyon Overlook, with a young girl petting the horse, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1968-07-30
Photograph of mounted ranger on horseback patrolling at the Painted Canyon Overlook, with young visitors petting the horse, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1968-08-01
Photograph of mounted ranger on horseback patrolling at the Painted Canyon Overlook, with a young visitor petting the horse, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1968-07
The waterfalls at Niagara Falls are being diverted to provide power for the factories that have been built along the river ahead of the falls, leaving a cliff and a series of pipes where the water used to be. New tourist attractions, such as a barrel jump chute and a “Whirlpool” carousel, have been developed to take advantage of the dry riverbed.
Relatively forgotten in history (except in the environs of Niagara Falls) and in Theodore Roosevelt’s disputes and presidential victories, is the controversy over Niagara Falls that roiled in 1906. It is interesting, beyond its long-range significance, as an example of Roosevelt’s winning skills in such matters.
W. J. Ray, President of the Medora Commercial Club, would like to rent the Chateau de Mores during the summer as part of an effort to stimulate the tourist industry in Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1922-02-24
In a fragment of a letter, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary objects to giving an opinion for publication but encourages Mark Leland Hill O’Dea to read previous publications in which Roosevelt speaks on the matter. Roosevelt recommends travelers seek the Pacific coast, but is unwilling to endorse a specific movement, as it would mean he should endorse hundreds of other movements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-02
The public is not in sympathy with the political views of Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt has no problem with Pinchot temporarily staying away from politics. He was also disgusted by reports of tourists visiting the war’s front lines and describes their conduct as the “highest note of levity, vulgarity, and callousness.” Roosevelt has been disappointed in American pacifists, such as Jane Addams. They denounce war in terms that equate Belgian resistance with German oppression. He thinks the pacifists have lost sight of “real morality” and that their views are based primarily on “unworthy timidity.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-05-13
Mark L. H. Odea shares with Theodore Roosevelt the plans of the newly formed See America First Association, which intends to bolster American tourism education and revenue. Odea asks Roosevelt for his views on the subject, in addition to any suggestions he might have.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-06
F. Beyer, the owner of a tourism agency, invites Theodore Roosevelt to use his resources the next time he plans a trip to Norway, Denmark, Sweden, or other European countries. Beyer has enclosed multiple travel and tourism catalogs for Roosevelt’s perusal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-24
Harry Johnston discusses his current stay in Haiti and his pleasant experience traveling with American Minister Plenipotentiary H. W. Furniss as his guide. Johnston describes Furniss as “the most influential foreigner” in Haiti and compliments his knowledge of the country, his popularity among locals, and his ability to navigate the “rotten” Haitian government. Johnston urges President Roosevelt to visit Haiti because of its natural beauty but cautions him about the “utterly bad” government and “ignorant” president. Johnston also asks Roosevelt to put in a good word for him when he passes through the Panama Canal at the same time as president-elect William H. Taft, and he requests that Roosevelt send him two War Department maps of Haiti and San Domingo.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-13
Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Jutarō Komura telegraphs Japanese Ambassador Baron Kogoro Takahira regarding the efforts of the Japanese Imperial government to restrict emigration pursuant to the Gentlemen’s Agreement with the United States government. The government is monitoring the issuing of passports much more closely, and while there is still substantial Japanese traffic between Japan and the United States, much of this is from non-laborers, women, and tourists. Additionally, many Japanese return to Japan from the United States every month as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-18
As he prepares to leave Cuba, Herman Speck von Sternburg gives President Roosevelt detail about his visit there and his impressions of things he has seen. Overall, Sternburg says, conditions on the island were better than he expected, and he was very impressed by some of the military training and drills that he saw while he was there. He recommends leaving several departments of the Cuban military and government with strong advisers when the United States eventually ceases to have a provisional government in Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-11
Thomas Henry Barry thanks William Loeb for the good words that Loeb has been putting in on his behalf. Barry hopes President Roosevelt will favor his claim to be appointed Major General, as it will be his last appointment during Roosevelt’s administration. German Ambassador Herman Speck Von Sternburg and his wife, Lillian May Speck von Sternburg, are leaving Cuba for Tampa today. They have enjoyed their visit, and can give the president an interesting account of the trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-10
General Barry informs President Roosevelt that Herman Speck von Sternburg and Lillian May Speck von Sternburg have departed Havana, Cuba, for Santiago, Cuba. They are planning to leave for Washington, D.C., on March 10th, and will travel via Tampa, Florida. It is currently Carnival season in Havana, so the city is full of visitors, including Richard Harding Davis and his wife Cecil Clark Davis. Barry says that they have kept the peace in the temporary absence of Provisional Governor Charles E. Magoon, but will be glad to having him back.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-04
Ambassador Hermann Speck von Sternburg sends President Roosevelt several thoughts he had following their talk about the usefulness of torpedo nets and their use by the German Navy. Speck lists five points that have contributed to the German Navy not adopting the torpedo net. He and his wife, Lillian May Speck von Sternburg, arrived in Cuba and are looking forward to their tour of the island. They thank Roosevelt for his efforts to arrange things to make their time there interesting and enjoyable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-25
Thomas Henry Barry tells President Roosevelt about the visit of Hermann and Lillian May Speck von Sternburg to Cuba, and of some of the upcoming activities that he has planned for them. The Sternburgs have greatly enjoyed their visit to Cuba, and plan to begin their return trip to Washington, D.C., on March 9th. Barry says that Roosevelt must come visit Cuba sometime as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-02