AMERICAN PRESIDENTS., ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. 1858-1919.

AMERICAN PRESIDENTS.
ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. 1858-1919.
1. Photograph Signed ("Theodore Roosevelt") and inscribed, 204 x 154 mm photogravure print on 294 x 252 mm mount, a three-quarter length portrait by Arthur Hewitt, signed in pencil by Hewitt on mount ("Arthur Hewitt 04"), inscribed on mount "To Jas. R. Sheffield Esq, from his friend, Theodore Roosevelt, March 21st, 1904," slight adhesive residue over date on inscription, minor browning.
2. TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. 1857-1930. Photograph Signed ("Wm H Taft") and inscribed, 227 x 178 mm photogravure print on 348 x 242 mm mount, portrait by Moffett Studios, Chicago, 1909, with copyright imprint at lower right of image, inscribed on mount: "For Mrs. James R. Sheffield with regards and best wishes from a friend and admirer of her husband, May 3, 1911." Two corners of mount clipped, browning;
3. COOLIDGE, CALVIN. 1872-1933. Photograph Signed ("Calvin Coolidge") and inscribed, 328 x 229 mm on 390 x 303 mm sheet, portrait by Harris & Ewing, with embossed photographer's name and logo at lower left, inscribed in lower margin "For Mrs. James R. Sheffield with best wishes." Trimmed at top edge of image, light browning.

James R. Sheffield was a friend and frequent Roosevelt correspondent. An influential republican, he turned down two appointments during Roosevelt's administration but continued his strong support.