Exhibit Artifacts

Teedie

• A letter dated September 7, 1883 – from TR to his mother.
• Framed print of the Meadow Brook Hunt Meet.
• Theodore Roosevelt’s personal diary.
• Three bird specimens.

The Light has Gone Out of My Life

·         Reproduction of Theodore Roosevelt’s February 14, 1884 diary entry – the day his mother and wife passed away.

·         Bronze sculpture of a grizzly bear.

·         1886 Winchester rifle

·         Iron hatchet with a wooden handle.

A New Life and New Challenges

• A letter from Theodore Roosevelt to son, Ted.
• A letter on New York Police Department letterhead signed by TR (then New York City Police Commissioner)
• Wooden skis used by Theodore Roosevelt during snowstorms, while police commissioner.

“It was my one chance”

• Captured Filipino Battle Flag
• Glass ink stand and pen used by President McKinley to declare war on Spain.
• Bolt-action Spanish rifle – used during the Spanish-American War.
• Capstan and Worm Drive Shaft recovered from the U.S.S. Maine.
• Revolver used by Major Webb C. Hayes – during battle for San Juan Hill.
• Uniform worn by Major Webb C. Hayes - during battle for San Juan Hill.
• Spanish Regimental Flag – from Cuba.
• Steam gauge salvaged from the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya.
• Scale model of the U.S.S. Olympia.
• Rough Rider flag carried during the Spanish-American War.
• Loving cup trophy presented to William Howard Taft – while President of the Philippines Commission.
• Weapons used by Filipinos during revolt (a kris, an executioner’s axe, and a beheading spear).
• Silver Cup given to TR in 1907 by the people of the Philippines.

Laurels for a Hero

• Telegram from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt, September 14, 1901 – the day of President McKinley’s death.
• Three campaign buttons from Theodore Roosevelt’s race for governor.
• Four campaign buttons from McKinley and Roosevelt’s race for the White House.
• McKinley and Roosevelt 1900 campaign posters.
• A key to the Temple of Music – from the Pan-American exposition.
• President William McKinley mourning button.
• Commemorative tray mourning the loss of President McKinley.
• Statement from Mrs. McKinley after husband’s death.
• Two McKinley club ribbons from 1898-1900.

The Bully Pulpit

• Credentials of John Hay – authorizing him to end the Spanish-American War.
• President Roosevelt’s ratification of the Hay/Bunau-Varilla Treaty.
• An extremely rare heart-shaped tray commemorating TR’s inauguration in 1901.
• A straight razor commemorating TR’s inauguration.
• Naval cape worn by Theodore Roosevelt.
• A Panama Canal commemorative bandana, c. 1906.

“We Won a Great Triumph”

• First edition of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle.
• Campaign ribbon with button from Theodore Roosevelt’s successful presidential race in 1904.
• Japanese sword presented to TR.
• A Big Stick given to TR.
• Decorative shield created to commemorate Teddy Roosevelt’s 1905 inauguration.
• Campaign piece – fish shaped can-opener.
• Two campaign badges form 1904 race.
• Pillowcase commemorating the Portsmouth Treaty.

• Tea box from Ceylon.
• Sailors certificate from the Great White Fleet.
• 1904 Theodore Roosevelt campaign bandana.

Lovely Life

• Correspondence from President Roosevelt to son, Ted.
• Wedding invitation for President Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice.
• Oil painting – portrait of Kermit Roosevelt.
• Oil painting – portrait of Ethel Roosevelt.
• Items from Teddy’s toiletry case.

Back in the Arena

• A letter form TR to son, Ted, about Africa.
• Campaign button from Theodore Roosevelt’s unsuccessful Progressive Party.
• 1895 Winchester rifle used by TR in Africa.
• Medical kit from Theodore Roosevelt’s African safari.
• Travel trunk from TR’s African safari.
• Lion, Zebra, and Black Rhino collected by Teddy and Kermit Roosevelt.
• 1912 Theodore Roosevelt campaign ribbon.
• Progressive Party silk bandana, c 1912.
• Political cartoon, c. 1910.
• 1909 stereograph card depicting Theodore Roosevelt and William H. Taft – reproduction.
• Postcard showing Theodore Roosevelt leaving capitol on March 4, 1909. – reproduction.
• A Taft and Sherman 1908 presidential campaign poster.
• Ticket to Theodore Roosevelt award banquet – May 31, 1910.

The Sun Sets

• Poem entitled “With the Tide.”
• Framed and signed Theodore Roosevelt presidential portrait.
• Bronze study for Mt. Rushmore.