President McKinley Accepting the Nomination for the Second Term, July 12, 1900. Postmarked July 12, 1971

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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. Postmarked July 12, 1971

Entry/Object ID

2010.1.1865

Scope and Content

Postcard. The front shows William McKinley accpeting 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 are two cancelled Ohio Sesquicentennial three cent stamps. The postmark reads: "Washington D.C. Jul 12, 1971 12 A.M."

Collection

Bechtel

Acquisition

Accession

2010.1

Source or Donor

Mr. Bechtel

Acquisition Method

Gift/Purchase

Credit Line

BECHTEL