Theodore Roosevelt Centennial (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1957 November - unknown

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened November 1957. Located in the New York State Roosevelt Memorial. at the American Museum of Natural History. "Theodore Roosevelt Centennial" was an exhibition tribute to Theodore Roosevelt observing the centennial year of the birth of the 26th president.

Summary

"Theodore Roosevelt Centennial" was an exhibition tribute to Theodore Roosevelt observing the centennial year of the birth of the 26th president. The exhibition featured points of interest relating to Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, Long Island, in New York City, in North Dakota and in Washington, D.C., including maps giving instructions for travelers. Also included were pictures, memorabilia, and suggested reading lists. The exhibition was on view on the first floor of the Roosevelt Memorial Building of the American Museum of Natural History starting in November 1957.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, November 17, 1957. 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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