TR in San Francisco, 1903 /

The following is a scene-by-scene description of the film: The camera was positioned on the southeast corner of O'Farrell Street and Van Ness Avenue, and pans from north to west to south, and then back to west. [Frame: 0100] The view is north on Van Ness Avenue toward the approaching band and cavalry. Students of Whittier School are in the foreground. [0604] The band passing at left is led by conductor Paul Steindorff. [0900] Following the band are the Cleveland Grays, a noted black cavalry troop, led by Captain Young, the first black graduate of West Point. [1398] After a cut in the continuity of the film, the President's carriage approaches along the west side of the avenue. [1775] Behind cheering crowds rises the Baltimore Family Hotel at Geary Street and Van Ness Avenue. [2042] Students of the Moulder, Laguna Honda, and Oceanside Schools wave from the steps of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral (1891) as the President passes. The cathedral burned in 1962, and the new cathedral (1971) stands two blocks to the west. [2684] The view is west up O'Farrell Street as the President passes, waving his top hat. [2863] Students of Hearst School wave from the steps of Victorian homes. An officer of the 9th U.S. Cavalry follows the Presidential carriage. [3081] The narrow, wooden tower may be a converted windmill. [3312] Following another cut in the film, the return sequence begins. The camera looks south to see students of Rincon and Jefferson schools welcoming the returning presidential carriage. In the background are the towers of St. Ignatius Church on Hayes Street. In the middle at right are some of the mansions along Van Ness Avenue. [4230] The President passes, looking rather tired. Secret Service agents walk with the carriage.Duration: 2:26 at 15 fps.One of several films taken during President Theodore Roosevelt's visit to San Francisco on May 12-14, 1903 as part of his presidential tour of the West in 1903.Photographed: May 12 and May 13, 1903. Location: Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, California.The Theodore Roosevelt Association film collection catalog, p. 134 indicates the film was taken on May 12, however, other sources indicate that it was taken on May 13. May consist of footage taken on both days.Sources used: San Francisco chronicle, 5/12/1903, p. 16; 5/13/1903, p. 1-8; San Francisco examiner, 5/12/1903, p. 1-4; San Francisco Chronicle. The city San Francisco in pictures, 1961, p. 52; Writers' Program. California. San Francisco, 1940, p. 287, p. 300; The Boston herald, 5/13/1903, p. 11 viewed online via Newsbank/Readix database, June 4, 2014.The Theodore Roosevelt Association film collection : a catalog / prepared by Wendy White-Henson and Veronica M. Gillespie. Library of Congress, 1986

Japanese and Russian peace delegates--leaving New York City, 1905 /

On Aug. 5, 1905, the Japanese and Russian delegations to the Portsmouth Peace Conference left New York City to board ships which would take them first to Oyster Bay to talk with TR and then to the conference in Portsmouth, N.H. Views at the wharf of the New York Yacht Club of the Japanese delegation boarding two U.S. Navy steam launches; part of the Russian delegation walks down a ramp to the wharf; the first three men are unidentified; the last two men are the chief Russian envoys, Sergius Witte and Baron Roman Rosen; the delegation is greeted by third Assistant Secretary of State Herbert H. D. Peirce and others; the Russians board a steam launch; final view of man walking down the ramp and then boarding another launch. Members of the Japanese delegation included Baron Kogoro Takahira, the Japanese Ambasador to the United States and envoy, Marquis Jutarō Komura.Copyright: no reg.Duration: 3:19 at 16 fps.Roosevelt Memorial Association gives titles as Japanese and Russian peace delegates arriving at Portsmouth, N.H., 1905; Russian and Japanese peace delegates arrive at Portsmouth, N.H., 1905.Appearing: Sergius Witte, Baron Roman Rosen, Baron Kogoro Takahira, Marquis Jutarō Komura, Herbert H.D. Peirce.Film is dark and slightly out of frame. DLCSources used: The Boston daily globe. 8/5/05:1-6; The Brooklyn daily eagle. 8/6/05:1, 7; P&P stereo file

Panama Canal--scenes of the finished Canal /

Scenes of the Panama Canal, generally in the natural order of passage, from a ship moving from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The ship passes by the Panamanian city of Colón on the Atlantic end, through the channel to Gatun Locks and into Gatun Lake, views of the Gatun spillway and the Chagres River. From here she passes from Gaillard Cut (Culebra Cut), into the Pedro Miguel Locks and into Miraflores Lake. Then through the Miraflores Locks and into the final portion of the canal, passing the Canal Zone towns of Ancon, Balboa, and Balboa Heights. Final views are of the Ancon Hospital (Gorgas Hospital) and the U.S. Administration Building at Balboa.Copyright: no reg.Duration: 4:03 (part 1), 4:00 (part 2), 3:56 (part 3), 4:07 (part 4), 0:52 (part 5) at 14 fps.Sources used: Abbot, Willis J. Panama and the canal, 1913; Avery, Ralph E. America's triumph at Panama, 1913.National Park Service acquired from Roosevelt Memorial Association. Gift to RMA from Samuel Lewis. Edge code date on nitrate is 1919. Flash titles are very dark. DLCReceived: 5/1968 from USDA lab; viewing print, non-viewing pos pic; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection

Scenes of Roosevelt Dam /

Panoramic views of the Roosevelt Dam on the Salt River in Arizona: shots include rocky hill above dam, water rushing through portions of dam, and a car being driven on road across dam. Since a flag waves from back of car, film may have been shot at dedication ceremonies, March 18, 1911 at which TR delivered the principal address. The Roosevelt dam, a major irrigation project in the Salt River Valley near Phoenix, is largely a result of TR's land reclamation efforts when he was President.Copyright: no reg.Duration: 0:51 at 18 fps.Sources: Arizona: its people and resources. 1972:121-124; Along the Apache trail of Arizona. [191-?]National Park Service acquired from Roosevelt Memorial Association (RMA). RMA purchased from Pathé. DLCReceived: 5/1968 from USDA lab; ref print and dupe neg; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 8/15/1995 from Bono film lab; ref print (copy 2); preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 1967; transferred to LC from NPS, NPS acquired from RMA, RMA purchased from Pathé; transferred to safety from LC nitrate at USDA lab: 5/1968

Close-up of TR's grave, 1920 /

Close shot of TR's gravestone, Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Birth and death dates of TR and birth date of his wife, Edith, are visible.Copyright: no reg.Date in title unverified.Duration: 0:08 at 18 fps.Received: 5/1968 from USDA lab; ref print and dupe neg; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 1967; transferred to LC from NPS, NPS acquired from RMA, gift to RMA from Urban, old safety materials retained in Suitland, transferred to safety from old safety at USDA lab: 5/1968

Hopi Indians dance for TR at [Walpi, Ariz.] 1913 /

On August 20, 1913, TR, numerous visitors, and Hopi Indians observe the performance of the ritual Hopi snake-dance at Walpi, Arizona, on the Hopi Reservation. TR was on a journey through the Southwest with his sons Archie and Quentin, and a young cousin, Nicholas Roosevelt. Crowds, seated and standing, are scattered over adobe dwellings watching the ceremony. The snake-dance takes place around a rough column of rock, with Hopis, in native dress and carrying snakes in their hands and mouths, circling the rock. Close shot of TR, seated and apparently awaiting the beginning of the ritual. Brief shot of Arizona landscape.Copyright: no reg.Duration: 3:48 at 17 fps.RMA lists location in title as Albuquerque, NM.Some footage of film jumps vertically, film appears to be out of sequence.Appearing: TR's sons Archie and Quentin, Nicholas Roosevelt.MAVIS 1847451. DLCSource used: The Theodore Roosvelt Association film collection catalog.National Park Service acquired from Roosevelt Memorial Association (RMA). RMA copied from print loaned by Reclamation Service. DLCReceived: 5/1968 from USDA lab; viewing print, dupe neg, copy 1 and 2, theatrical projection print; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 8/15/1995 from Bono film lab; viewing print (copy 2); preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 1967; transferred to LC from NPS, NPS acquired from RMA, RMA copied from print loaned by Reclamation Service; film jumps vertically from ca. 84' to 90', film appears to be out of sequence; transferred to safety from LC nitrate at USDA lab: 5/1968

King Edward's funeral, 1910 [2] /

Ceremonial funeral procession of King Edward VII (1901-1910) passing through the streets of London on May 20, 1910. Views of the moving casket, heads of state walking behind the casket, the royal carriage, and various marching military units. Attending the ceremony were Kaiser Wilhelm II, Stéphen Pichon, Kings of Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and Theodore Roosevelt, representing the United States. Roosevelt is visible at ca. ft. 16-21, 126-129, 168-170.Copyright: no reg.Film goes in and out of frame, ca. ft. 1-41, 68-72, 139. DLCAppearing: Theodore Roosevelt.Duration: 3:47 at 18 fps.MAVIS 1808210; King Edward's funeral, 1910 [2]. DLCDonor's inventory number: RMA 313-05-01. DLCRMA purchase from Howe, acquired by NPS, transferred to LC in 1967.viewing print, dupe neg; Received: May 1968 from USDA lab; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection

TR speaking in St. Paul, Minnesota, 1918 /

Views of TR, wearing a mourning armband for his son Quentin, delivering a speech from a covered platform to a large crowd gathered in an open area of what appears to be a factory and surrounding area; close-up of TR, prepared text in hand, speaking to the camera.Copyright: unknown.Location and date in title unverified.Appearing: Theodore Roosevelt.Duration: 0:39 at 18 fps.MAVIS 1847510. DLCReceived: 5/1968 at USDA lab; viewing print (copy 1), dupe neg and theatrical projection print; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 8/15/1995 from Bono film lab; viewing print (copy 2); preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 1967; transferred to LC from NPS, NPS acquired from RMA, RMA purchased from Hollis; transferred to safety from LC nitrate at USDA lab: 5/1968

TR at Fargo, N.D., during Progressive campaign, 1912 [1] /

As part of a western campaign tour, TR speaks to crowds and firms up Progressive Party structure in the area of Fargo, North Dakota, September 6, 1912. Several views from varying distances of TR greeting and speaking to crowds from rear of train; TR addressing large crowd from a decorated platform, apparently in a stadium; TR speaking from rear of train to Indian men, women, and children assembled on open plains; several long shots of crowds; medium-close silhouette of TR and three men conversing, one of whom appears to be George E. Roosevelt, TR's cousin and campaign secretary in the 1912 election.Copyright: no reg.Main title "Roosevelt" appears on film; it appears to have been spliced on. "General Film Publicity & Sales Co.", which is probably a film distributor, also appears on film.Appearing: Theodore Roosevelt, George E. Roosevelt.Duration: 2:57 (part 1), 1:58 (part 2) at 18 fps.Sources used: P&P portrait file; The Fargo forum, 9/6/12, p. 1.Received: 5/68 from USDA lab; ref print and dupe neg; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 8/15/1995 from Bono film lab; ref print (copy 2); preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection.Received: 1967; transferred to LC from NPS, NPS acquired from RMA, RMA purchased from Chessman; transferred to safety from LC nitrate at USDA lab: 5/1968

Lieutenant-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrives in New York after the World War /

Theodore Roosevelt Jr., suffering from a machine gun wound in the leg, returned as a casual from France to New York City aboard the Mauretania on March 6, 1919. Medium close shot of TR Jr., dressed in uniform, aboard what may be the liner Mauretania, docked at the Cunard pier, North River, New York City.Copyright: no reg.Appearing: Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.Duration: 0:09 at 18 fps.Interior title contains logo: H-N.Sources used: New York tribune, 3/7/19:2; P&P portrait file.National Park Association acquired from Roosevelt Memorial Association and RMA purchased from International Newsreel Company. DLCReceived: 5/1968 from USDA lab; ref print, dupe neg; preservation; Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection