McKinley at Buffalo

Photograph

McKinley Birthplace Museum

Name/Title

McKinley at Buffalo

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.2258h

Description

A small photograph of President William McKinley at Buffalo, New York. In this photograph, the President is standing facing left, with his right hand in his pants pocket. This is the last speech he ever made. He was assassinated on Sept. 6, 1901, at the Pan American Exposition. He died 8 days later on Sept. 14, 1901, in Buffalo, New York. Printed on the photograph is a description that reads "PRESIDENT McMINLEY at BUFFALO." This is part of a set of 10 black and white souvenir "Genuine Photographs" of President William McKinley packaged in a manilla shipping envelope.

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL