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Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Callan O’Laughlin updates Roosevelt on the political landscape surrounding the Republican presidential nomination for the 1912 election. O’Laughlin reports solid support amongst the people and/or leaders of Ohio, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, and Alaska. O’Laughlin predicts Arkansas will go for President William H. Taft and says he would like to start work for Roosevelt in Alabama. O’Laughlin closes with saying “Catholic matter” will take a while and wishing Roosevelt and his family a merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-21

Mr. Roosevelt’s letter

Mr. Roosevelt’s letter

Theodore Roosevelt’s letter to I. K. Russell completely refutes the “ludicrous” charge that Roosevelt bargained with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that the organization would receive certain considerations in exchange for delivering votes. Roosevelt advises the “Mormon[s]” that any attempt to reintroduce polygamy would mean the Church’s destruction, advice that aligns with Church leaders’ views.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-18

The prodigal son who did not come home broke

The prodigal son who did not come home broke

President Roosevelt returns home to Washington, D.C., to shake Uncle Sam’s hand. Roosevelt brings a horse that carries many items, including “indorsement of Ohio,” presents, a silver plate, and a miner’s pan.

Comments and Context

This humorous political cartoon celebrated President Theodore Roosevelt’s return from an extensive “swing” through the northern plains states, the Pacific Northwest, California, the Midwest — as well as stops at Cheyenne’s Pioneers days and at Yellowstone Park and the Grand Canyon. It portrays a welcoming Uncle Sam, representing a grateful nation; and offers a multitude of the president’s accomplishments, visits, and controversies accumulated during his trip.

The cartoonist was Tom May of the Detroit Journal, no relation to Ole May of Pittsburgh and Cleveland, with whom he is sometimes confused. Their styles were not similar, and neither their politics; Tom May leaned Republican, Ole May toward the Democrats.

Devils Tower National Monument proclamation

Devils Tower National Monument proclamation

By the authority of the Antiquities Act, President Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming to be a national monument.

Collection

Devils Tower National Monument

Creation Date

1906-09-24

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to John Wallace Riddle

Letter from Kermit Roosevelt to John Wallace Riddle

Kermit Roosevelt is concerned about John Wallace Riddle’s pneumonia and hopes he is feeling better. Kermit and President Roosevelt are busy making plans for their African safari. He describes their planned itinerary. Kermit has been able to see Isabella and Robert Harry Munro Ferguson many times this summer. He will be joining Ferguson for a September hunting trip in Wyoming.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1908-1909

Theodore Roosevelt as cowboy rounding up steers labeled as states

Theodore Roosevelt as cowboy rounding up steers labeled as states

Theodore Roosevelt, astride a horse with “Wyoming” on its bridle, leads a number of lassoed cattle behind him, each with the name of a state on it. One cow, with Alabama written on it, rises up and says, “I don’t see how I can get out of this.” A teddy bear holding a bag walks alongside Roosevelt. This cartoon is likely a reference to Theodore Roosevelt’s massive success in the 1904 presidential election, which saw him capture the electoral votes of the Northern and Western states, leading to his second term as president.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1904