This image is the front cover of the Souvenir Edition of the Official Daily Program for the Pan-American Exposition. This particular program contains information for events on August 3, 1901.
Source: Official Daily Program of the Pan-American Exposition - "Midway Day" (August 3, 1901). Buffalo, N.Y.: The Exposition Company, 1901.
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
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Book covers, Exhibition catalogs, Promotional materials, Souvenirs
Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--Buffalo
Pan-American Exposition (1901:Buffalo)--Buildings
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Alaska Building.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
This is an exterior view of the Alaska Building. Visitors around and approaching the structure give scale to the building's size.
A wooden building with a gabled roof and covered porch stands beside a tall log bell tower topped with a cross. Several people are walking in the foreground near the entrance.
Source: The Latest and Best Views of the Pan-American Exposition. Buffalo, N.Y.: Robert Allan Reid, 1901. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Bands (Music)--New York (State)--New York
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Photograph of the 71st Regiment Band from New York, NY. Directed by Francesco Fanciulli.
A large group of uniformed band members stand in formation holding instruments in front of an ornate arched doorway with carved wooden doors and stone columns.
Bands (Music)--New York (State)--Buffalo
Photocopy of the schedule of the 65th Regiment Band - July 4, 1901. Page 1 of 2 (2:30 - 5 PM). Conducted by John Powell.
Musicians from the 65th Regiment Band from Buffalo, NY is arranged in rows, all wearing matching military-style uniforms with decorative braiding. They are holding various instruments, including trumpets, trombones, clarinets, and saxophones. The conductor, John Powell, stands at the center, facing the musicians and holding a baton. Music stands are positioned in front of many of the seated individuals. The setting is an indoor space with brick walls and a staircase in the background.
A uniformed band is seated in a semicircle with music stands and instruments, while a conductor stands in the center. The group is positioned indoors in front of a staircase.
Photograph of the 19th Regiment Band from St. Catherines, Ontario. Directed by William Peel.
A large group of uniformed band members are arranged in multiple rows with instruments, including drums in the front. They are seated indoors beneath an ornate chandelier, with a pipe organ visible in the background.
Photo of the 13th Regiment Band from Hamilton, Ontario. Directed by George Robinson.
A uniformed band is seated outdoors in rows with instruments, while a conductor stands in front. Trees and a pathway are visible in the background.
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McKinleyWilliam--1843-1901 -- Assassination.;
Impressions from the execution of Czolgosz.
Interior of the Temple of Music , scene of the shooting of President William McKinley
McKinleyWilliam--1843-1901 -- Assassination.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Temple of Music
Another, interior view of the Temple of Music after Mckinley's Assassination
An interior hall is arranged with rows of chairs facing a stage area. Large American flags hang as decoration, with one draped on the back wall and another draped over a structure in the foreground. Potted plants are placed near the decorated structure.
Collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. In Thomas E. Leary and Elizabeth C. Sholes, Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition, Charleston, S.C. : Arcadia Press, 1998, p. 123
Interior of the Temple of Music after President McKinley's shooting
Interior view of the site of McKinley's assassination, the Temple of Music
An interior view of a hall shows a row of folding chairs arranged in front of a stage. Large American flags are draped on the walls, and potted plants are placed near the decorated area.
President McKinley's Pan-American Address at Buffalo, N. Y., With a Short Biographical Sketch of the Late President. Buffalo, N. Y. : Bensler & Wesley Printers, [1901.]
Temple of Music, scene of the Assassination of Wm. McKinley, Buffalo, N.Y.
Color Postcard of Temple of Music with inset of President McKinley
A color illustration depicts a domed building with elaborate architectural details, including arched windows, sculptural ornamentation, and decorative reliefs. The structure is labeled as the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York.
collection of the Music Library. University at Buffalo, the State University of New York.
Picture of the Buffalo Police headquarters
A large multi-story brick building with arched windows and corner turrets stands on a city street. Several people and horse-drawn carriages are visible in front of the building.
Public prosecutors--New York (State)--Erie County
Another photographic portrait of the prosecutor in the trial of Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901.
A grainy black-and-white portrait shows Thomas Penney in formal attire, including a suit and tie, with a mustache. He is positioned against a dark background.
Photographic portrait of attorney Thomas Penney who, as Erie County District Attorney, successfully prosecuted Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901.
A black-and-white oval portrait depicts Thomas Penney in formal attire with a suit, high-collared shirt, and tie. He has a mustache and is shown facing slightly to the side.
Men of Buffalo: A Collection of Portraits of Men Who Deserve to Rank as Typical Representatives of the Best Citizenship, Foremost Activities and Highest Aspirations of the City of Buffalo. Chicago: A.N. Marquis & Co., 1902, p. 359.
Prison wardens--New York (State)--Auburn
Photographic portrait of J. Warren Mead, the warden at Auburn State Prison, who filed the death certificate for the electrocution of Leon F. Czolgosz who was found guilty of President William McKinley's assassination in 1901.
A sepia-toned oval portrait shows J. Warren Mead dressed in formal attire with a suit, bow tie, and mustache. The background is plain and unadorned.
Buffalo Courier. Courtesy of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Pan-American Exposition Scrapbooks Collection.
Criminal defense lawyers--New York (State)--Buffalo
Portrait photograph of Loran Lewis, one of the defense attorneys in the trial of Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901.
A black-and-white portrait depicts Loran Lewis with a full beard and short hair, dressed in a suit with a bow tie. The background is plain and softly shaded.
American Monthly Review of Reviews, v.24, no.4 (October 1901) p. 390.
Portrait photograph of Carlton E. Ladd, one of the defense attorneys in the trial of Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901.
A black-and-white portrait shows Carlton E. Ladd in a suit with a patterned tie and high-collared shirt. The background is plain with light shading.
Digitized microfilm photocopy - Buffalo Courier
"The Handerchief [sic]. Secret Service Detective Gallaher Produced it in Court."
Article about the cost of Czolgosz's trial, Part 2 0f 2
Article about the cost of Czolgosz's trial. Part 1 of 2
Newspaper clipping of unknown source and date about the transfer of Czolgosz from Buffalo to Auburn State Prison.
Newspaper article about the scheduled sentencing of Leon Czolgosz to death for killing President McKinley
Newspaper article about the sentencing of Leon Czolgosz to death at the conclusion of his trial
Newspaper article about the weapon used to kill McKinley
Newspaper clipping about Czolgosz regretting his crime
Newspaper article about the jury selection in the murder trial of Leon Czolgosz
Newspaper clipping of the names of those on the jury of trial of Leon Czolgosz
Death warrant for the execution of Leon Czolgosz by the State of New York
Newspaper clipping of Czolgosz's death that appeared in the Buffalo Express on November 1st.
Newspaper article about the autopsy of Leon F. Czolgosz which stated that he was physically and mentally fit at the time of his execution for the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901
Newspaper article which states that an examination of Czolgosz soon after he committed the crime showed that he shot President McKinley becuase of anarchy reasons and not because of any mental or physical disease
Newspaper article about Leon F. Czolgosz's mental examination for his trial for the assassination of President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York in 1901
Photographic portrait of Leon F. Czolgosz who assassinated President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, New York in 1901
A black-and-white portrait depicts Leon Czolgosz wearing a suit with a vest, high-collared shirt, and bow tie. The background is softly shaded.
Troops at the train station as McKinley's funeral train prepares to leave Buffalo
McKinleyWilliam-- 1843-1901 --Death & burial.
A street scene shows a military parade with soldiers marching in formation carrying rifles. Horse-drawn carriages follow behind, while a large crowd watches from the sidewalks.
Harper's Weekly, vol.45, no.2335 (September 21, 1901), p. 967.
President's funeral train leaves Buffalo for Washington, D.C.
A crowd stands on the bridge trestle watching the departure of the funeral train.
A steam locomotive is shown on the tracks with smoke billowing from its stack. A crowd of people stands on a bridge overhead, watching the train pass beneath.
President McKinley's speech at the Pan-American Exposition
A group of people sit on chairs on a decorated outdoor stage draped with American flags. A person stands at a podium or lectern, appearing to address the audience.
Source: Photograph from the Johnston Collection in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Also in Pete Daniel and Raymond Smock. A Talent For Detail : The Photographs of Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1889-1910. New York : Harmony Books, [1974], p. 73.
McKinley reviewing troops in the exposition stadium
A military parade for President McKinley takes place in front of a grandstand filled with spectators. Soldiers in uniform march in formation, while flags are displayed prominently near the reviewing stand. Large exposition-style buildings and towers are visible in the background.
American Monthly Review of Reviews, vol.24, no.4 (October 1901) p. 415.
Press on "newspaper row" receive an update from secretary Courtelyou
A group of people stand in a line outdoors holding a long rope, with a tent and a building visible in the background. One child stands at the front of the line facing the camera.
Buffalo Courier, September 22, 1901. Also appeared in American Monthly Review of Reviews, vol.24, no.4 (October 1901) p. 423.
Anxious citizens await word of the president
A group of people outdoors hold a long rope that stretches across the image. In the background, a horse-drawn carriage and additional onlookers are visible beneath the trees.
From the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. In A. Wesley Johns, The Man Who Shot McKinley. South Brunswick, N.J. : A. S. Barnes and Co., Inc., 1970.
The Milburn residence on Delaware avenue
A brick house covered in ivy is partially obscured by trees in the front yard. Decorative bunting hangs from the porch, and a walkway leads from the entrance to the sidewalk where two people are standing.
American Monthly Review of Reviews, vol.24, no.4 (October 1901) p. 419.
Text of John Turner v. Williams, 1904. 194 U.S. 279
A case involving an illegal immigrant who was also an anarchist.
United States. Supreme Court. United States Reports. Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court. v.19 (1903), pp.279-296.
Funeral train for McKinley departing from Buffalo.
A steam locomotive travels along the tracks with smoke rising from its stack. Above the train, a large crowd stands on a bridge, watching as it passes beneath.
Memorial photographs, Photographic prints
Official Daily Program of the Pan-American Exposition
Cover of Pan-American Exposition Program, page 1 (part 1 of 4)
The Miscellaneous Reports. Cases Decided in the Courts of Record of the State of New York other than the Court of Appeals and the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, .... Robert G. Scherer, Reporter. v. 36. Albany: James B. Lyon, Publisher, 1902, pp. 139-145.
A portrait of President William McKinley.
A color portrait shows William McKinley in formal attire seated in profile. He is wearing a dark suit with a bow tie against a plain background.
Men of Buffalo: A Collection of Portraits of Men Who Deserve to Rank as Typical Representatives of the Best Citizenship, Foremost Activities and Highest Aspirations of the City of Buffalo. Chicago: A.N. Marquis & Co., 1902, p. 390.
Photographic prints, Portrait photographs
An oval black-and-white portrait depicts Herman Mynter with a full beard and mustache, dressed in a suit, shirt, and tie. The background is plain.
The surgeon who operated on McKinley after he was shot.
An indoor scene shows a group of people gathered around a coffin draped with a U.S. flag and adorned with floral arrangements. Some individuals are standing in uniform while others are in formal attire.
Men of Buffalo: A Collection of Portraits of Men Who Deserve to Rank as Typical Representatives of the Best Citizenship, Foremost Activities and Highest Aspirations of the City of Buffalo. Chicago: A.N. Marquis & Co., 1902, p. 377.
Photograph of McKinley's casket in Buffalo City Hall.
An illustration depicts a crowded indoor scene with a group of people in formal attire. At the center, one person appears to be collapsing or being supported by others, while individuals around them react. Large floral arrangements and draped fabric are visible in the background.
Buffalo Times, September 22, 1901. Photograph from the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Also reproduced in Thomas E. Leary and Elizabeth C. Sholes, Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition, Charleston, S.C. : Arcadia Press, 1998, p. 121.
A photograph of the jury for Czolgosz's trial.
A formal group portrait shows ten individuals arranged in three rows, all dressed in suits. Some are seated in the front while others stand behind against a plain backdrop.
A photo showing McKinley's hearse arriving at City Hall, and the casket being taken out.
A street scene shows a horse-drawn hearse in front of a large building, with a line of people standing nearby. Crowds extend into the background, and the street appears wet, reflecting the buildings and figures.
An illustration of the riot in Haymarket Square, Chicago.
An illustration depicts a chaotic nighttime scene with people running and falling in the street amid bright flashes of gunfire. Buildings line the background, and uniformed figures are visible among the crowd.
History of the Chicago Police, Municipal Reference Collection- Chicago Public Library
An illustration shows a busy scene with police officers on horseback and in a wagon labeled “Police Patrol” moving through a crowd. Smaller inset panels at the top depict additional views of groups of people and buildings.
George N. McLean. The Rise and Fall of Anarchy in America. Chicago: R.G. Badoux & Co., 1890, p. [89].
A photograph of the gun used by Czolgosz in the McKinley assassination.
A revolver is displayed alongside several bullets arranged around it. The firearm is shown from the side, with the cylinder and trigger visible.
A mug shot of Emma Goldman after an arrest in Chicago.
A black-and-white mugshot-style photograph shows two views of the same individual. One is a side profile, and the other is a front-facing portrait. The person is wearing glasses and a high-collared garment, with identification numbers visible.
A photograph of Emma Goldman, anarchist from the turn of the 20th century.
A black-and-white portrait shows Emma Goldman wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat. She is dressed in a dark garment with a high neckline, facing the camera directly.
Anarchism and Other Essays. New York, Mother Earth Publ. Association, 1910. Frontispiece.
Political Cartoons reflect Anarchy and Immigrants
Cartoon reflects feelings against anarchy and immigrants in the United States.
A political cartoon shows a person in a suit and top hat standing beside a sewer pipe labeled “U.S.” from which figures are flowing out. Words such as “Immorality,” “Disease,” and “Pauperism” appear around the pipe. Text beneath the illustration reads, “Time to stop acting as a sewer for the world. — St. Paul Globe.”
Public Opinion, v. 13, no. 12 (September 19, 1901)
Police Photograph and Report of Leon Czolgosz
Police report and mugshot of Leon Czolgosz.
Facsimile of the Police Report filed September 6, 1901. Department of Police, Buffalo N.Y., Bureau of Identification. Facsimile courtesy of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.
Presiding Judge - the Honorable Truman C. White
An oval black-and-white portrait shows Truman C. White in formal attire, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and bow tie. He is facing slightly to the side with a neutral expression.
Men of Buffalo: A Collection of Portraits of Men Who Deserve to Rank as Typical Representatives of the Best Citizenship, Foremost Activities and Highest Aspirations of the City of Buffalo. Chicago: A.N. Marquis & Co., 1902, p. 318.
The Honorable Robert Titus - Counsel for the Defense
An oval black-and-white portrait depicts Robert Titus with a beard and mustache, dressed in a dark suit and white-collared shirt. The person is shown in a three-quarter view, looking slightly to the side.
James W. Putnam, M.D., Professor of Nervous Diseases, University of Buffalo
An oval black-and-white portrait shows James Putnam wearing a suit, white shirt, and bow tie. He has a mustache and is facing forward with a neutral expression.
Men of Buffalo: A Collection of Portraits of Men Who Deserve to Rank as Typical Representatives of the Best Citizenship, Foremost Activities and Highest Aspirations of the City of Buffalo. Chicago: A.N. Marquis & Co., 1902, p.388.
Book illustrations, Portrait photographs
An oval black-and-white portrait depicts Judge Edward K. Emery with a mustache, wearing a suit, collared shirt, and bow tie. The person is shown facing forward with a neutral expression.
Men of Buffalo: A Collection of Portraits of Men Who Deserve to Rank as Typical Representatives of the Best Citizenship, Foremost Activities and Highest Aspirations of the City of Buffalo. Chicago: A.N. Marquis & Co., 1902, p. 319.
Floyd D. Crego, M.D. Professor of Insanity, University of Buffalo, etc.
An oval black-and-white portrait shows Floyd D. Crego with a beard and glasses, wearing a striped suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie. The person is posed in a three-quarter view facing slightly to the side.
Men of Buffalo: A Collection of Portraits of Men Who Deserve to Rank as Typical Representatives of the Best Citizenship, Foremost Activities and Highest Aspirations of the City of Buffalo. Chicago: A.N. Marquis & Co., 1902, p. 393.
Superior Court Chambers - Buffalo City Hall
An interior room with tall windows is furnished with wooden chairs and tables arranged in rows and clusters. Several chandeliers and wall-mounted lamps provide lighting.
A handwritten note appears on lined paper, addressed to President McKinley. The text is written in cursive, dated September 6, 1901, and signed by Leon F. Czolgosz.
Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Buffalo, N.Y.
Buffalo (N.Y.)--History--20th century-- Pictorial works
A color illustration shows the Buffalo City Hall building with a tall central clock tower topped by a steep spire. The structure features arched windows, decorative detailing, and multiple wings extending outward. Trees and a pathway are visible in the foreground.
A Demonstration of the Electric Chair and the Method of Executing a Criminal.
A sepia-toned photograph shows an individual seated in an electric chair with restraints, while another person in a suit and hat stands nearby. The setting appears to be indoors with brick walls and a plain backdrop.
Czolgosz's Cranial and facial Characteristics
Newspaper article describing Czologosz's facial and cranial characteristics
President McKinley riding on the Great Gorge Railway at Niagara Falls, Sept. 5, 1901.
A streetcar is shown on a track with several passengers seated inside and one person standing near the open entrance. The car is bordered by a wooden railing, and a hillside is visible in the background.
Western Electrician, v.29, no.2 (September 21, 1901) p.182.
A large outdoor gathering shows a decorated stage draped with American flags and banners, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. People are seated on the stage, with additional individuals standing and watching from below.
Held in the Presidential Files of the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. The image below appeared Buffalo Express, September 8, 1901.
President McKinley greeting well-wishers at a reception in the Temple of Music
A group of people inclyuding President McKinley dressed in formal attire are gathered outside near an arched doorway. One individual in a light-colored dress and hat stands to the side, while others in dark suits are engaged in conversation.
The Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress.
"Last posed photograph" of president McKinley
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)—Government Building
A group of formally dressed individuals including President McKinley, stand together in an indoor setting with large palm plants and flags in the background. The central figure in the front row is flanked by others in suits and formal attire.
From the Johnston Collection in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress [LOT 11735].
Shaking hands with the president, September 5, 1901
A group of formally dressed individuals are gathered outdoors in front of a large decorated structure. One person in a light suit leans forward to greet or shake hands with President McKinley in a dark suit at the center of the scene.
The Buffalo Express, September 15, 1901. Reproduced in The Illustrated Buffalo Express. Buffalo, N.Y. : J. N. Matthews Company, 1901.
A black-and-white portrait shows two individuals indoors. Mrs. McKinley is seated in a chair wearing a long, light-colored dress, while President McKinley stands beside her dressed in a dark suit. Bookshelves and furnishings are visible in the background.
Photograph from the collection of the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. In Margaret Leech, In the Days of McKinley, New York : Harper & Row, 1959.
An illustration shows three robed figures standing before two sculpted busts on pedestals. One pedestal is labeled "Lincoln," while the other bust is set within an arch inscribed with the words "Heroic Martyrs." The figures appear to be paying respect to the statues.
Harper's Weekly, vol.45, no.2334 (September 14, 1901) p. 909
A large crowd is gathered on a wet street, with people standing in line or walking in procession. Many are dressed in formal clothing, and some wear hats. Buildings and an American flag are visible in the background.
Harper's Weekly, vol.45, no.2335 (September 21, 1901) p.966.
Shooting of president McKinley on the stage of the Temple of Music
An illustration depicts a dramatic scene with a group of formally dressed individuals under large flags and decorations. In the center, one person is shown recoiling while others around them appear to react with alarm, reaching out in different directions.
The cover of the September 21, 1901 issue of Leslie's Weekly.
Funeral services at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Canton
First Methodist Episcopal Church (CantonOhio)
A group of people are gathered outside a stone building with a large doorway. Pallbearers carry a casket draped in fabric down the steps, while others stand in formal attire observing the procession.
Harper's Weekly, vol.45, no.2335 (September 21, 1901) p. 973
McKinley's casket arrives at Buffalo City Hall
President McKinley's funeral procession moves through a wet city street, with crowds lining the sidewalks and carriages following along the route. People are gathered in groups, and the scene is framed by stone steps and buildings in the background.
American Monthly Review of Reviews, vol.24, no.4 (October 1901) p. 426
Solemn procession from the train station to the Stark County Court House
Pallbearers carry a casket draped with flowers into a stone building. Several onlookers stand nearby, and a large American flag hangs prominently in the foreground. The ground appears wet, suggesting recent rain.
President and Mrs. McKinley touring the Exposition
A large crowd gathers in front of a grand exposition building while a horse-drawn carriage carrying several people moves through the scene. Spectators fill the steps and surrounding areas of the structure in the background.
The Johnston Collection in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Appeared in the September 8, 1901 Buffalo Express
President McKinley in carriage on way to the reception at the Temple of Music
Three men ride in an open carriage, with two wearing top hats and seated on either side of the third man. The carriage is positioned in front of a building with large windows.
From the Johnston Collection in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. Also appears in Pete Daniel and Raymond Smock. A Talent For Detail : The Photographs of Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1889-1910. New York : Harmony Books, [1974], p. 72
Images from the Rainbow City A day with the President
A piece written ("slightly burlesqued") about President McKinley's trip to the Pan-Am exposition. Advertisements for local theaters also included.
The Buffalo Courier , September 6, 1901 (morning edition,) p. 4
The cover of Harper’s Weekly dated October 5, 1901, features an illustration of a man being pushed off a ship labeled "United States" by a figure dressed in a suit and top hat. Several other figures look on from the ship’s deck, and American flags are visible in the background.
From the Presidential Files collection of the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress ©1901 Orin Dunlap. (H9017 U.S. Copyright Office.) Also appeared in the Buffalo Courier, September 15, 1901. Also appeared in The American Monthly Review of Reviews, vol.24, no.4 (October 1901) p. 417.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Caricatures and cartoons
A large crowd and military procession gather in front of the United States Capitol as a horse-drawn hearse approaches the building. Soldiers, officials, and civilians line the street, with the Capitol dome rising prominently in the background.
Funeral at Washington - the hearse entering the capitol grounds
A large crowd is gathered outside a building with arched entrances and a tile roof, identified as the Exposition Hospital. People are clustered around the entrance and in the open area in front, observing as an event takes place.
A person is seated in an electric chair while five others stand around observing. The scene takes place indoors against a plain wall with a door to the left. The individuals are dressed in formal or official attire.
The Illustrated Buffalo Express, copyrighted 1901, by The J. N. Matthews Company
A portrait of Emma Goldman with short hair and glasses, wearing a patterned shawl over a light-colored blouse. The person is facing the camera with a neutral expression.
A photograph of Czolgosz, assassin of McKinley
A black-and-white portrait of an individual with short dark hair, wearing a jacket over a collared shirt. A number, "757," is visible on the lower left side of the image.
A sepia-toned photograph of a President McKinley's funeral procession moving down a tree-lined street. Soldiers march in formation while crowds of people gather on both sides of the road to observe. The scene captures a large turnout, with many onlookers wearing hats.
Czolgosz's confession to the assassination of McKinley
A handwritten note on lined paper with cursive script. The text references President McKinley, expresses a statement of duty, and includes a date of September 6, 1901, followed by a signature.
Four individuals stand against a brick wall. One is dressed in civilian clothing while the others wear dark uniforms and hats.
A group of pallbearers carry a casket draped in flowers into the entrance of a stone building, identified as Buffalo City Hall. Several people stand nearby watching the President McKinley's funeral procession, while a large American flag hangs above.
Anti-anarchy, anti-immigration political cartoons from Public Opinion.
A political cartoon shows a figure resembling Uncle Sam standing by a wall with a sewer pipe labeled “U.S.” pouring out immigrants. Words such as “anarchy,” “disease,” and “illiteracy” are written on the water. Several people are shown being swept out of the sewer, while the caption below reads: “Time to stop acting as a sewer for the world. – St. Paul Globe.”
A sepia-toned photograph shows a large stone building with multiple chimneys and pointed roof details, enclosed by a high stone wall. In the foreground, a horse-drawn wagon and a few people stand along the street lined with bare trees.
Newspaper article of Czolgosz's arraignment
President McKinley's Speech at the Pan-American Exposition
A person stands on a decorated platform draped with fabric and stars, holding a piece of paper while addressing a crowd below. The platform is surrounded by large draped flags.
American Monthly Review of Reviews, vol.24, no.4 (October 1901) p. 389
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives.
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