Theodore Roosevelt childhood correspondence
Overview
Childhood correspondence of American president Theodore Roosevelt.
Dates
- Creation: 1868-1906
Creator
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)Letters to family members, written chiefly in childhood.
Biographical / Historical
Theodore Roosevelt was the twenty-sixth president of the United States.
Physical Location
Housed with MS Am 1454.47 and MS Am 1454.52.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
60M-223. Deposited by Corinne Roosevelt Robinson; received: 193-?
60M-222. Deposited by Ethel Roosevelt Derby; received: 1933?
Processing Information
Enhanced with digital content by Alison Harris.
Creator
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 (Person)
- Title
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Theodore Roosevelt childhood correspondence, 1868-1906: Guide.
- Author
- Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- Sponsor
- Digital content funded by the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University.
- EAD ID
- trc00013
Repository Details
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