Name/Title
"Gold is the Standard to Win"Entry/Object ID
1941.049.413Description
Music, sheet. "Gold is the Standard to Win." Words by M.B. Shellman; music by F.S. Pearson. Campaign song for William McKinley, 1896. Handwritten on music manuscript paper. 13.5" x 10.625" Previous inventory number was M 3894.Context
Mary wrote the lyrics and her sister, Fanny, wrote the tune to this campaign song. They most likely published under their initials to hide the fact they were women. The song supported William McKinley and the gold standard, an important campaign issue in the 1896 election. Supporters of gold wanted money backed by gold to keep prices stable and protect businesses and workers. The song urges voters to reject "silver" money, which many feared would cause wild swings in the economy.Acquisition
Accession
1941.049Source or Donor
Reese, PaulAcquisition Method
Gift
