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