Theodore Roosevelt (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1948 November 23 - 1949 March 1

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened November 23, 1948 and closed March 1, 1949. Located in the New York State Memorial at the American Museum of Natural History. "Theodore Roosevelt" featured books, manuscripts, original cartoons, photographs, diaries, letters and other memorabilia related to the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt's various roles as president, author, naturalist, conservationist, explorer, statesman and family man were depicted.

Summary

"Theodore Roosevelt" featured books, manuscripts, original cartoons, photographs, diaries, letters and other memorabilia related to the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt's various roles as president, author, naturalist, conservationist, explorer, statesman and family man were depicted. Honored guests, including city officials and members of the Roosevelt family, were welcomed by A. Perry Osborn, vice president of the Museum at the exhibition's opening. The exhibition, presented jointly by the New York State Theodore Roosevelt Committee and the Museum, was on view in the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall at the American Museum of Natural History from November 23, 1948 until March 1, 1949.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: New York State Theodore Roosevelt Committee.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, November 22, 1948. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

New York State Roosevelt Memorial.
Location of exhibition.

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