Wilcox, Mary Grace, 1855-1933

President Roosevelt expresses his deep gratitude for the hospitality of Ansley Wilcox and his wife Mary Grace Wilcox upon the occasion of his emergency inauguration at their house on September 14, 1901, following the death of President William McKinley. Roosevelt appreciates that Wilcox acted naturally and treated him normally on the occasion. Roosevelt regrets that his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, could not have been there also. Roosevelt confirms his receipt of a letter from Wilcox and promises one for Mrs. Wilcox soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Ansley Wilcox for his telegram and is glad he liked Roosevelt’s announcement about a third term.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt wishes the letter Ansley Wilcox sent to the New York World had been published. Roosevelt reflects on the upcoming elections, noting that he expects a favorable result but cannot be sure. Maine has had some troubles regarding the prohibition issue.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Variety marks this edition of the “News and Notes” section, beginning with the celebration of the 90th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s inauguration at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in Buffalo, New York, and the establishment of a Theodore Roosevelt Police Award for western New York. “News and Notes” also details the rededication of a monument to Roosevelt in Montana by Edith Roosevelt Derby Williams and provides a lengthy obituary for Cornelius V.S. Roosevelt, son of Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt. A Roosevelt family reunion, bringing together the Oyster Bay and Hyde Park, New York, branches is also covered along with an appeal from Stephen V. Walker for music composed in honor of Theodore Roosevelt’s children.

“News and Notes” also features a text box “About the Theodore Roosevelt Association” that highlights the purpose, work, and history of the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA). A photograph of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, an illustration of both sides of the TRA medallion, and Howard Chandler Christy’s painting of the Battle of Las Guasimas in Cuba illustrate the section.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1991

Notice about changes in the leadership of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation which helps run the historic site along with the National Park Service. The new and former officers are listed along with the members of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The notice also provides a one paragraph history of the site where Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office on September 14, 1901.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1978

Creator(s)

Unknown