Name/Title
Allegheny College & McKinley Room PostcardsEntry/Object ID
2016.2.100Description
Postcards. There are 2 postcards sealed under glass with styrafoam surrounding it for protection. The top post card is a photograph of the Monterey Gymnasium on the campus of Allegheny College, in Meadville, Pa. The college was founded in 1815, however, the gymnasium wasa not built until 1896. William McKinley briefly attended Allegheny College in 1860. Due to illness, he was forced to return home to Poland, Ohio.
On the right hand side is a hand writtten note that states: "Hello Sister Elda will be home Sunday Sept,12, Edith."
More information about this building may be found at: http://hcap.artstor.org/cgi-bin/library?a=d&d=p83
The bottom post card is a photograph of the McKinley Room, located at the Stark County Historical Center.
Each post card measures 5 1/2" x 3 1/2." Overall size is 8" x 10."Collection
BlaneyAcquisition
Accession
2016.2.0Source or Donor
Eileen B. BlaneyAcquisition Method
Gift