412
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Group of letters, photographs, and documents signed by Theodore
Roosevelt’s family members and close associates.
32 items, various sizes and
conditions; sleeved in a loose-leaf binder.
Vp, 1857-2000
[400/600]
Includes items signed by President Roosevelt’s father, sister Anna, and many more. A highlight
is a Letter Signed from the president’s son Archibald B. Roosevelt, denouncing the recent
Secretary of State: “Dean Acheson deserves no honor whatsoever from any American,” 26
April 1954. Not signed but possibly of interest: Ex-President Roosevelt’s letter over his printed
signature to Paul V. Collins, concerning Woodrow Wilson’s rejection of his proposal to lead a
regiment, 25 May 1917, with response from Collins. Complete list available upon request.
413
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Group of photographs, letters, and ephemera relating to Roosevelt’s
family.
60 items, various sizes and conditions, sleeved in 2 loose-leaf binders.
Vp, circa 1906-69
[500/750]
Includes: 6 Autograph Letters and Notes Signed by First Lady Edith Carow Roosevelt,
1924-37: one dated 1930 describes her great-grandmother’s house in Connecticut, and one
dated 1937 notes that “My husband had an understanding love of children, & I know his
glimpse of you gave him pleasure” * Sagamore Hill first-day covers signed by Edith Roosevelt
Derby and Archibald B. Roosevelt, 1953 * Alice Roosevelt Longworth Autograph Letter
Signed, Cincinnati, OH, 20 June, nd * Numerous press photographs of Edith Carow
Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth * and more.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
GRAPHICS, EPHEMERA, AND ARTIFACTS
LOTS 414-434
414
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Group of documents and ephemera relating to the 1902 visit of Prince
Henry of Prussia to America.
45 items, various sizes and conditions.
Vp, 1902-03
[400/600]
Prince Henry of Prussia (1862-1929) was the younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II and a
career naval officer. He was more charming and diplomatic than his brother, and his 1902 tour
of America went far toward improving relations between the two nations. The tour included, of
course, a meeting with President Roosevelt. Includes: Two letters addressed to James H.
Manning of Albany concerning the visit of Prince Henry of Prussia, February 1902, framed
with a print of Prince Henry * Engraved invitation to the welcome of the Prince to New York,
addressed to George Bardin, framed with a Prince Henry pin * “The Nation’s Royal Guest,”
depicting Prince Henry with the President and his daughter, Leslie’s, 6 March 1902 * Print
depicting Prince Henry’s gifts to the Roosevelts, np, nd * Souvenir issues of Leslie’s Weekly, 27
February 1902 and Harper’s Weekly, 8 March 1902 * Heinrich Charles. Prince Henry of
Prussia in America. Thick folio, modern cloth with original cover laid down. New York, 1903
* Souvenir paperweight * Commemorative cup by Reichner of Boston * Souvenir plate,
“Launching of the schooner yacht Meteor built for H.I.M. the Emperor of Germany,” 1902 *
Small period photograph of Prince Henry, framed * 16 pins and badges, a lighter, and a
pocketknife relating to the visit * 14 invitations and programs.
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