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- Notes
- 1 2 Theodore Roosevelt in perspective. Nova Publishers, 2005
- 1 2 "W.E. Roosevelt 50 Years in Firm". The New York Times . 30 April 1928. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ Business: Oldest First. Time Magazine, January 8, 1934
- ↑ "Roosevelt & Son, 150 Years Old, Often Lender, Never Borrower; Fiduciary Firm, Originally Hardware Shop, Founded in Washington's Time by 'Oyster Bay,' Not 'Hyde Park,' Branch". The New York Times . 7 February 1947. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ The Lion's Pride: Theodore Roosevelt and His Family in Peace and War. Oxford University Press, 1999
- 1 2 "ROOSEVELT & SON QUIT SECURITY LINE; Old Investment House to Be Reconstituted Under Same Name for Other Business. PARTNERS IN 2 NEW FIRMS Dick & Merle-Smith and Roosevelt & Weigold to Continue in Field Left by Former Concern". The New York Times . 30 December 1933. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ "Changes for Roosevelt & Sons". The New York Times . 12 April 1931. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ "W.E. Roosevelt in Firm Founded by His Ancestor". The New York Times . 17 June 1940. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ Allan, John H. (22 February 1973). "Two Wail St. Firms Undergo Changes". The New York Times . Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ "ROOSEVELT & SON, Inc. is Quitting Business". The New York Times . 18 August 1973. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ "ARCHIE ROOSEVELT IN FIRM.; Roosevelt & Son, Investment Bankers, to Announce Him as Partner". The New York Times . 13 July 1926. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ↑ Roosevelt & Cross (company history)
- ↑ "Dick & Merle Will Get Roosevelt Name Back". The New York Times . 30 April 1971. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
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