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Wm. McKinley & Wm. J. Bryan 1900 Election Ephemera

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Wm. McKinley & Wm. J. Bryan 1900 Election Ephemera
Comprises 1.) 1900 Democratic National Convention Guest Ticket. Includes ticket, as well as accompanying smaller tickets for each of the eight sessions. Torn off between sixth and seventh session tickets. 2.) Three (3) 1900 Campaign postcards, comprising one Democratic card, two Republican cards. Each labeled "Private Mailing Card" and print embossed with a tree representing the party as well as duo-tone portraits of the candidates. One addressed and mailed to Miss Elisabeth Stonell of Blackcreek, NY from her friend, "J." 3.) Confidential letter distributed to Presidents of the National Association of Democratic Clubs, warning of voter fraud and coercion intended to thwart William Jennings Bryan's election. 4.) Printed 8 page 16mo pamphlet titled, "The Democratic National Platform / Adopted at the Democratic National Convention, held at Kansas City, July 4, 1900." 5.) Book "The Authentic Life of William McKinley Our Third Martyr President Together With a Sketch of Theodore Roosevelt. [W. E. Skull], 1901. Memorial edition. Illustrated. Publisher's original pictorial boards. Wear to boards with scuffs on front cover portrait. 6.) A small gathering of two postcards and small clipped portraits. 7.) "Read, Think, Act!" circular accusing non-Republicans of voter fraud.