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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1858-10-27 - 1919-01-06

Biographical / Historical

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 11 Collections and/or Records:

1907 Semi-Centennial records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-13.3.2
Scope and Contents

Materials in this collection consist of correspondence, replies to invitations, cards of delegates who attended, programs and miscellaneous papers pertaining to specific events, various newspapers (primarily Michigan) from early 1907, and a certificate of congratulation (1907).

The collection also contains postcards and photographs.

Dates: 1906 - 1908
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Hugh Irvin Glazier papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.144
Scope and Contents

Glazier's papers include newspaper accounts of President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to the college. Contents of his scrapbook include photographs, memorabilia, course schedules, and various items reflecting student life during this period.

Dates: 1903 - 1907
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

James H. Thompson papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00057
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the legal and business correspondence of James H. Thompson covering the years 1911 to 1913. The collection is divided into four sections: business which consists of correspondence concerning real estate, The Original Gas Engine Company, stocks and investments; legal matters and politics concerning Thompson's law practice, the election of 1912 and congratulatory letters; personal consisting of correspondence relating to Mason activities, genealogy of Thompson's...
Dates: 1911 - 1913
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Jonathan LeMoyne Snyder papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-2.1.7
Scope and Contents This collection contains eight series: correspondence, personal correspondence, speeches, reports, promotional literature, calendars, programs and tickets. All series represent the basic divisions of the collection prior to processing.The largest single series is correspondence, 1896-1915 (18.5 cubic feet). Contained in this series are many requests for college catalogues, many questions regarding admissions, as well as admissions requirements. Comments relative to such...
Dates: 1887 - 1918
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Margaret P. Thorp papers

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-17.182
Scope and Contents The collections contain papers and photographs. The papers include a 1931 Detroit alumni club directory, two different issues of the May 13, 1931 issue of The Eczema, newspaper articles about The Eczema from 1931, “On the Campus” booklet about campus, and a wedding announcement for Jessamine Van Buren Kennedy and Frederic B. Mumford for 1895. There is also a draft of a August 1875 letter from Governor Bagley about Frank Wells leaving a board because of problems with the Finance Committee...
Dates: 1875 - 1932
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Michigan State University. Special Events. Semi-Centenial. Roosevelt, T., 1907

 Item — Drawer 45, Folder: 2
Scope and Content From the Collection: The Ransom E. Olds papers are divided into two sections. The first section consists of Olds' personal papers. Included in this section are Olds' love letters to Metta Woodward (June 6, 1864-September 2, 1950), whom Olds married in 1899, Olds' philanthropic activities, his daybooks and two journals of the Olds family trip to Europe. The second section deals with Olds' business activities from 1904 to 1947. Included are correspondence series of Olds Motor Works and REO and several...
Dates: 1907
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Ransom E. Olds papers / Oversized Materials

Parsons family papers

 Collection
Identifier: 00020
Scope and Contents The papers consist mainly of correspondence, diaries and account books of the Edward Parsons family from 1824 to 1910. Most of the material is personal correspondence between the Edward Parsons family and relatives living in Livingston and Clinton Counties, New York. A great number of letters between Edward and his father, Reverend Levi Parsons (1779-1864) are included. The contents of these letters range from Levi's concern over Edward's problems at Hamilton College (Clinton, New York) in...
Dates: 1824 - 1910
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Steven Stardevant collection

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-10.3.252
Scope and Contents

The Steven Stardevant collection consists of 18 postcards and photographs taken by Roscoe Ellsworth Brightup of Michigan Agricultural College football, military science, buildings, unidentified groups, and Theodore Roosevelt.

Dates: circa 1900-1915
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

T. Roosevelt Addressing Students, 1907

 File — Drawer 45, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers consist mainly of correspondence, diaries and account books of the Edward Parsons family from 1824 to 1910. Most of the material is personal correspondence between the Edward Parsons family and relatives living in Livingston and Clinton Counties, New York. A great number of letters between Edward and his father, Reverend Levi Parsons (1779-1864) are included. The contents of these letters range from Levi's concern over Edward's problems at Hamilton College (Clinton, New York) in...
Dates: 1907
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Parsons family papers / Photographs - Oversized

Theodore Roosevelt letter

 Collection
Identifier: c-00172
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Warren of Three Oaks, Michigan dated January 7, 1913, in which the defeated candidate expresses his unwillingness to attempt to advise either President Taft, or the newly-elected Wilson.

Dates: 1913
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections