President McKinley Accepting the Nomination for the Second Term, July 12, 1900 April 6, 1974 B

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President McKinley Accepting the Nomination for the Second Term, July 12, 1: Origsize: 3.5 x 5.5 inches; Origformat: Artifact
President McKinley Accepting the Nomination for the Second Term, July 12, 1

Origsize: 3.5 x 5.5 inches; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

President McKinley Accepting the Nomination for the Second Term, July 12, 1900 April 6, 1974 B

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1953

Scope and Content

Black and white postcard. The front shows William McKinley accepting the nomination for his second term as President on July 12, 1900. The image shows President McKinley standing on a platform, flanked by bunting, with many listeners. The caption on the back reads as follows: "PRESIDENT MCKINLEY ACCEPTING THE NOMINATION FOR THE SECOND TERM, JULY 12, 1900 40th Annual Exhibition of McKinley Stamp Club of Canton - April 3-4, 1971 Photo from original plate in McKinleyana Collection of Mr. & Mrs. George R. Bechtel, Jr. of Canton, Ohio." There are two postmarks: the first is located under the return address area and reads "McKinley Stamp Club Ex. Sta. Canton, OH. 447 April 6, 1974." The second is located on the stamp and reads the same as the first stamp. The stamp is a United States eight cent postage stamp with the image "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" and has a black and white image of the painting of the same name, and the caption "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" along with a Bicentennial star in red under the image.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL