McKinley Accepting 2nd term nomination/New Jersey Tercentenary Stamp

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McKinley Accepting 2nd term nomination/New Jersey Tercentenary Stamp front: Origsize: 3.5 x 5.5 inches; Origformat: Artifact
McKinley Accepting 2nd term nomination/New Jersey Tercentenary Stamp front

Origsize: 3.5 x 5.5 inches; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

McKinley Accepting 2nd term nomination/New Jersey Tercentenary Stamp

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1876

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." In the address area on the right, there is one cancelled five cent New Jersey Tercentenary 1664-1964 Stamp. The postmark is April 4, 1971 and reads as follows: "McKinley Stamp Club Ex. Sta. Apr 4 1971 Canton, OH."

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL