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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)
24 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.

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Languages
English
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Historical Background

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed by Jessica Newkirk and Alicia Reuter, 2009

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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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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
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