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David L. Hughes Collection Relating to Theodore Roosevelt

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Overview of the Collection

Creator: Hughes, David L., 1873-1935.
Title: David L. Hughes Collection Relating to Theodore Roosevelt
Inclusive Dates: 1925-1929
Quantity: 2 folders
Abstract: Correspondence relating to Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders." Hughes served in the regiment.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

David L. Hughes (1873-1935) was one of two "Rough Riders" from Tucson, Arizona. The "Rough Riders," officially the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, was a military unit that served in the Spanish American War. Originally commanded by Col. Leonard Wood, they are more popularly known as having been led by Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, later the 26th President of the United States. Hughes was wounded in the battle of San Juan Hill and later received the distinguished service medal for his actions.Information adapted from the David L. Hughes Papers at the Arizona Historical Society.]

Hermann Hagedorn (1882-1964) was an American author and biographer; in particular, he was the friend and biographer of Teddy Roosevelt. Edith Kitt is probably Edith Stratton Kitt (1878-1968), early advocate and supporter of the Arizona Historical Society and member of the Arizona Women's Hall of Fame.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The David L. Hughes Collection Relating to Theodore Roosevelt consists of incoming correspondence relating to the history of Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders."

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Hagedorn, Hermann, 1882-1964.
Hughes, David L., 1873-1935.
Kitt, Edith Stratton, 1978-

Corporate Bodies

United States. -- Army. -- Volunteer Cavalry, 1st.

Subjects

Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

David L. Hughes Collection Relating to Theodore Roosevelt,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Finding Aid Information

Created by: MRC
Date: 7 Feb 2018
Revision history:

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Inventory

Correspondence
Box 817 Hagedorn, Hermann 1925, 1928
Box 817 Kitt, Edith 1929

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