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Roosevelt Viewing the Team. November 29, 1907

Roosevelt Viewing the Team. November 29, 1907

Postcard showing President Roosevelt viewing The Old Oregon Trail Monument Expedition covered wagon. Roosevelt is speaking to Ezra Meeker, the man responsible for the expedition, and other men are standing around the pair. Text on the reverse comments on Roosevelt’s interest in and support for erecting of monuments along the Oregon Trail.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1907

Creator(s)

Unknown

Roosevelt Viewing the Team

Roosevelt Viewing the Team

Postcard showing The Old Oregon Trail Monument Expedition covered wagon and oxen in Washington D.C following Ezra Meeker’s trip from Washington state. Full-body portraits of President Roosevelt and Meeker have been placed to the left of the wagon. Several other people and a dog are standing around the wagon. Text on the reverse notes Roosevelt’s support for monuments along the Oregon Trail and a pending congressional bill to complete the work.

Collection

Marple Collection

Creation Date

1907

Creator(s)

Unknown