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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1858 - 1919

Biographical History

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was a politician, soldier, explorer, naturalist, and author. He served as president of the United States from 1901 to 1909.

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Reed Smoot newspaper clippings, 1897-1942

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings on the career of Reed Smoot. Primarily deals with news about the Smoot hearings, found in both Utah newspapers and other newspapers. Also contains articles on Smoot's opinion on prohibition and his election reports. Dated 1897-1942.

Dates: 1897-1942
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1187, Reed Smoot papers

Reed Smoot photographs, 1903-1935

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs of Reed Smoot in various capacities. Includes pictures of him with Charles Lindbergh and President Calvin Coolidge. Also includes images of Smoot's early life and his relatives, particularly Abraham O. Smoot.

Dates: 1903-1935
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1187, Reed Smoot papers

Reed Smoot speeches and articles, 1883-1941

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains addresses given by Smoot and articles authored by him. Includes his words on political and other subjects. Also contains his election addresses. Pertains to reclamation projects, prohibition, history, and religion. Newspaper articles address Smoot's life and success as a Senator. Dated 1883-1941.

Dates: 1883-1941
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1187, Reed Smoot papers

Reed Smoot subject files, 1837-1966

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains research files arranged by subject which pertained to Smoot's career and work. Includes several files on the Mormon church and its history, particularly with polygamy. Also includes many economic papers, agriculture and forestry reports, and war during Smoot's political career. Includes a large book of clippings given to Reed Smoot from the Newspaper Enterprise Association about the Asia-Pacific Defenses era. Materials dated 1837-1966.

Dates: 1837-1966
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1187, Reed Smoot papers

Theodore Roosevelt correspondence

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233292421]
Identifier: Vault MSS 587
Scope and Contents Handwritten and typewritten correspondence. Three of the items were signed by Roosevelt. One is addressed to John Walker of Cosmopolitan magazine relating to an article on "the great problem of our generation" which Roosevelt submitted for publication. Another is to Maggie Bryant and dated March 20, 1899. At the bottom Roosevelt has written by hand, "Your brother was a most gallant soldier; he was killed beside me." A mimeographed letter is addressed to Roosevelt dated Sept. 16, 1907. ...
Dates: 1895-1907
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Theodore Roosevelt correspondence

Theodore Roosevelt letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230309400]
Identifier: MSS SC 1178
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten letter written on March 4, 1910 at "The White Nile." Roosevelt expresses appreciation to Brutus J. Clay, a minister for the United States who was leaving diplomatic service in Switzerland.

Dates: 1910 March 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Theodore Roosevelt letter

Reed Smoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1187
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, journals, photographs, newspaper clippings, speeches, and memorabilia. Most of the materials relate to Smoot's career as a senator and his activities as a church leader. His senatorial materials document his work with the United Sates Tariff Commission, as well as his confirmation hearings. His correspondents include the president of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover and...
Dates: 1827-1967
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Reed Smoot papers

Edwin Dilworth Woolley photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 60
Scope and Contents

Photographs of Edwin Dilworth Woolley, Jr. (1846-1920), Erastus Snow (1818-1888), and their families. Also included are shots of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona including Kanab, Utah, and the Grand Canyon area as well as photographs of prominent individuals such as Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) and "Buffalo Bill" Cody (1845-1917)

Dates: approximately 1875-1900
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Edwin Dilworth Woolley photographs

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3
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Elections -- Utah 2
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Photographs 2
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Airplanes -- History 1
Airships -- History 1
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Artists -- United States 1
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Bank statements 1
Banks and banking -- Utah 1
Bills 1
Campaign speeches -- Utah 1
Checks 1
Christmas cards 1
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
Economics -- Research 1
Economics -- United States 1
Education, Higher -- United States -- History 1
Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Photographs 1
History -- Aeronautics 1
Home and Family 1
Invitation cards 1
Latter Day Saints -- Arizona -- Photographs 1
Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Photographs 1
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Microfilms 1
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Newspapers 1
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