Black and White Postcard of McKinley and the Temple of Music

Archive

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Name/Title

Black and White Postcard of McKinley and the Temple of Music

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1077

Scope and Content

Postcard with two black and white images. The first is a round image of President McKinley with his name listed below it. The second is of the Temple of Music with its name below it. Text in all capital letters, "William McKinley. Shot Down In The Temple Of Music, Friday, Sept 6. Died in Buffalo, Sept. 14, 1901." Backside is in red ink and says it is a private mailing card.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL