COLLECTION
Identifier: MS Am 3056
Theodore Roosevelt political cartoon collection
Political cartoons about Theodore Roosevelt.
Dates
- 1884-1940
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
15.5 linear feet (62 boxes)
The collection includes 2,195 political cartoons published between 9 January 1884 to 27 October 1940. The cartoons detail the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt beginning when he was a New York State Assemblyman to the time of his death. The cartoons critique various moments of Roosevelt’s career as a politician, natural historian and nature conservator, military veteran, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and New York Police Commissioner.
Biographical / Historical
The collection includes 2,195 political cartoons published between 9 January 1884 and 27 October 1940. The cartoons detail the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt beginning when he was a New York State Assemblyman to the time of his death. The cartoons critique various moments of Roosevelt’s career as a politician, natural historian and nature conservator, military veteran, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and New York Police Commissioner.
Arrangement
The finding aid is arranged alphabetically by name of cartoonist.
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gifts of various sources, various dates.
- Title
- Theodore Roosevelt political cartoon collection, 1775-1988: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- EAD ID
- trc00052
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
Houghton Library is Harvard College's principal repository for rare books and manuscripts, literary and performing arts archives, and more. The library's holdings of primary source material are managed by an expert staff and shared with scholars, students and the public in the reading room.
Contact:
Harvard Yard
Harvard University
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
(617) 495-2440
Houghton_Library@harvard.edu
Harvard Yard
Harvard University
Cambridge MA 02138 USA
(617) 495-2440
Houghton_Library@harvard.edu