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President Roosevelt was pleased to hear the account of Kermit Roosevelt’s two-mile race. He believes it is the best Kermit has ever run and suggests that if he practices, maybe he can do something in track when he returns from Africa. Roosevelt had lunch with Ted Roosevelt’s boss, Robert P. Perkins, who says Ted is doing well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-22
President Roosevelt hopes that his son Theodore Roosevelt gets to play in the football game between Harvard and Yale. He asks about the athletic achievements of his classmates. There is nothing of interest to report from the White House, although Archibald Roosevelt went hunting with Presley Marion Rixey, took two shots at a rabbit, and missed. Robert Bacon is doing well under Secretary of State Elihu Root.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-06
Kermit Roosevelt tells President Roosevelt he is meeting “lots of fellows” by trying out for the football team at Harvard. Kermit explains the trouble he had scheduling his courses, thanks his father for the allowance he sent, and asks for a pair of rubber soled shoes and another with hobnails on them. He asks what happened to the cotton-soled shoes and if the “modified duffel bags” have arrived for their upcoming trip to Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-06
British critic Theodore Andrea Cook forwards two books on the Olympic Games to President Roosevelt. He “was obliged to publish the facts” about the controversial 400-meter race. Unless Americans forget certain incidents, Cook warns that American athletes will not be welcomed at British tracks. Cook apologizes for any perceived rudeness to the American contingency and assures Roosevelt of his and his colleagues’ respect.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-08
William Emlen Roosevelt writes to President Roosevelt to discuss his trip to Indianapolis. Roosevelt is not sure if he will be able to travel with his cousin, but he hopes he is able to make it. He hopes that Theodore Roosevelt had a nice time at Pine Knot. William Emlen Roosevelt took his “30-footer” to New Haven, Connecticut, to pick up George Emlen Roosevelt, who had been at Yale for a track meet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-20
Kermit Roosevelt writes from Claverly Hall to his father. Kermit tells of boots that he wishes to purchase, of preparing for the two mile run in track, and of how he is also out for football. Recently he joined the Republican Club which is participating in a torchlight parade later in the month.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908
Newspaper article which describes the specifics of a track and field meet between the Pawling School and Hotchkiss School. Specifically covered is the success of Pawling runner, Wesley M. Oler.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-12
Kermit Roosevelt makes arrangements for his upcoming visit to see Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson. President Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will be coming back to Oyster Bay, New York, from Washington, D.C., soon. Roosevelt has been working hard at school and is attempting to join the track team.
1909-01-10
Kermit Roosevelt was sorry to hear of Martha Ferguson’s recent illness and Isabella Ferguson’s anxiety. Roosevelt visited Archibald B. Roosevelt at Groton School and they had a good time even though Archibald has been having dental issues. Roosevelt is still playing football and training for the two mile race.
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Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is feeling better. She can walk and perform many activities, but some of her senses have not fully returned. Kermit Roosevelt has an upcoming cross country track meet and was accepted into the Porcellian Club. He humorously scolds Isabella Ferguson about her sending a gift back to him and Ethel Roosevelt, and he insists on returning the gift to her.
1911-11-17