Photographs of Theodore Roosevelt, 1898-1915

Overview of the Collection

Title
Photographs of Theodore Roosevelt
Dates
1898-1915 (inclusive)
Quantity
.15 cubic feet (3 folders)
23 photographs ; various sizes
Collection Number
PH0736
Summary
Photographs of President Theodore Roosevelt mainly from his visits to Seattle and Everett in 1903 and 1911
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Selections from the collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Additional Reference Guides

Languages
English

Historical BackgroundReturn to Top

Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States of America, serving from 1901-1909. He became President after the assassination of President McKinley. Roosevelt visited Seattle and Everett in 1903, and again visited Seattle and the University of Washington in 1911. In Seattle, 10th Avenue was renamed Roosevelt Way upon Theodore Roosevelt's death in 1919. Roosevelt High School was also named after Theodore Roosevelt.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The 1903 photos depict Roosevelt arriving in Seattle, Washington and giving a speech in Everett, Washington. The 1911 photos depict Roosevelt's journey along a parade route in Seattle as well as speaking at the University of Washington. There are also portraits of Roosevelt dating from 1900-1919.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Alternative Forms Available

View selections from the collection in digital format

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed by Jessica Newkirk and Alicia Reuter, 2009

The photographs were relocated from the Portrait Collection, PHColl 563 in the repository.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Roosevelt's visit to EverettReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
box-folder:oversize item
OS4 A1
Theodore Roosevelt giving speech to a crowd in Everett, Washington
Written on verso: The man in the foreground in uniform-rear view, is Joe Smith.
Romans Photographic Studio, Seattle (photographer)
May 22, 1903

Roosevelt's visit to Seattle and the University of WashingtonReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
box-folder:oversize item
OS4 B1 1911
OS4 B2
Theodore Roosevelt standing in a car with Seattle Mayor George Dilling as they proceed along a parade route in Seattle
Jacobs Photo Shop, Seattle (photographer)
Written on verso: Teddy Roosevelt. President Thomas F. Kane. Deland, a student of the U. of W. and chauffeur of Dr. Kane. Time and occasion: The initiation of the Bull Moose campaign on Teddy's visit to the University of Washington or soon thereafter.Photo also located at PH1411.15 (Photographs of Thomas Franklin Kane).
1911
Folder
1 B3 1911
1 B4 1911
1 B5 a-b 1911
1 B6 1911

Roosevelt portraitsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
box:oversize item
XE1 C1
Print of an engraving of Theodore Roosevelt
William Edgar Marshall (artist)
1900
XE1 C2
Color print of Theodore Roosevelt
Supplement to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer
July 30, 1900
XE1 C3 1904
Folder
1 C4 1907
1 C5 1909
box-folder:oversize
OS4 C6
Etching of Theodore Roosevelt on a horse
Stuart Morris (artist)
Caption on image: Theodore Roosevelt 1858-1919, Into a Far Country
1919
box:oversize
XE1 C7
Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt
between 1900 and 1919?

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919--Family--Photographs
  • Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919--Photographs

Corporate Names

  • Indianapolis (Cruiser)--Photographs