McKinleyWilliam-- 1843-1901 --Death & burial.
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.
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
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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
McKinley, William, 1843-1901-- Assassination..
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.
Shaking hands with the president, September 5, 1901
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)—Government Building
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Buildings
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.
"Last posed photograph" of president McKinley
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].
President McKinley greeting well-wishers at a reception in the Temple of Music
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--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.
President McKinley's speech at the Pan-American Exposition
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
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 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.
Czolgosz's Cranial and facial Characteristics
Newspaper article describing Czologosz's facial and cranial characteristics
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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 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.
An illustration of the riot in Haymarket Square, Chicago.
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].
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
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.
Memorial photographs, Photographic prints
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Official Daily Program of the Pan-American Exposition
Cover of Pan-American Exposition Program, page 1 (part 1 of 4)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Troops at the train station as McKinley's funeral train prepares to leave Buffalo
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.
McKinleyWilliam, 1843-1901--Assassination
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.
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
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 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 clipping of Czolgosz's death that appeared in the Buffalo Express on November 1st.
Death warrant for the execution of Leon Czolgosz by the State of New York
Newspaper clipping of the names of those on the jury of trial of Leon Czolgosz
Newspaper article about the jury selection in the murder trial of Leon Czolgosz
Newspaper clipping about Czolgosz regretting his crime
Newspaper article about the weapon used to kill McKinley
Newspaper article about the sentencing of Leon Czolgosz to death at the conclusion of his trial
Sentence of death today: Czolgosz moved by father's curse and sister's tears.
McKinley, William, 1843-1901-- Assassination
Reproduced newspaper article from the Buffalo Courier, September 26, 1901 concerning the scheduled sentencing of convicted assassin Leon Czolgosz to death for killing U.S. President William McKinley at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
McKinley, William, 1843-1901--Assassination
Newspaper clipping of unknown source and date about the transfer of accused assassin of U.S. President William McKinley Leon F. Czolgosz from Buffalo to Auburn State Prison.
Cost of the trial to be comparatively small ...
Article about the cost of Czolgosz's trial. Part 1 of 2
Image of a newspaper article that appeared in the Buffalo Commercial, September 27, 1901 about the cost of accused U.S. President William McKinley's assassin anarchist Leon F. Czolgosz's trial, Part 2 0f 2
"The Handerchief [sic]. Secret Service Detective Gallaher Produced it in Court."
Trials (Assassination)--New York (State)--Buffalo
Reproduction of a newspaper article that appeared in the Buffalo Commercial, September 24, 1901 documenting the witness testimony at the trail of Leon Czologz, accused assassin of U.S. President William McKinley at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. This article documents the testimony of secret service detective Albert T. Gallaher who, in court, produced from his pocket the handkerchief which was wrapped around the gun used to assassinate U.S. President William McKinley at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
Black-and-white portrait photograph of Carlton E. Ladd, one of the criminal defense attorneys appointed by the court to defend accused assassin Leon F. Czolgosz at the murder trial on the assassination of U.S. President William McKinley in 1901.
Criminal defense lawyers--New York (State)--Buffalo
Black-and-white photographic portrait of Carlton E. Ladd, one of several defense attorneys in the trial of Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York. They subsequently lost the case because Czolgosz refused to cooperate with his attorneys. The prosecution easily won the trial and Czolgosz was sentenced to death. Ladd is seen in a suit with a patterned tie and high-collared shirt. The background is plain with light shading.
Buffalo Courier (Digitized microfilm photocopy)
Photographic portrait of Loran Lewis, one of the defense attorneys for accused assassin Leon F. Czolgosz at the murder trial on the assassination of U.S. President William McKinley in 1901.
Black-and-white portrait photograph of Loran Lewis, one of the defense attorneys in the trial of anarchist Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of U.S. President William McKinley in 1901. Lewis, who was a former Justice of the New York Supreme Court (but was forced to step down due to the constitutional age limit), was appointed by the court, along with other local attorneys to defend Czolgosz. They subsequently lost the case because Czolgosz refused to cooperate with his attorneys. The prosecution easily won the trial and Czolgosz was sentenced to death. Former Judge Lewis is depicted in this portrait 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.
Photographic portrait of J. Warren Mead, warden of Auburn State Prison, where the execution of Leon F. Czolgosz, the assassin of U.S. President William McKinley, took place in 1901.
Prison wardens--New York (State)--Auburn
Executions and executioners--New York (State)--Auburn
Photographic portrait of J. Warren Mead, the warden at Auburn State Prison from 1897 to 1905, who filed the death certificate for the electrocution of anarchist Leon F. Czolgosz, the convicted assassin of U.S. President William McKinley in 1901. The 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, from the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, Pan-American Exposition Scrapbooks Collection
Oval photographic portrait of Erie County, New York District Attorney Thomas Penney who prosecuted Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of U. S. President William McKinley in 1901.
Public prosecutors--New York (State)--Erie County
Black-and-white oval photographic portrait of Thomas Penney who, as Erie County District Attorney, successfully prosecuted laborer and anarchist Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of U.S. President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York in 1901. Mr. Penney appears 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.
Photographic portrait of Erie County, New York District Attorney Thomas Penney who prosecuted Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of U. S. President William McKinley in 1901.
Photographic portrait of Thomas Penney, the Erie County, New York public prosecutor who successfully prosecuted anarchist Leon F. Czolgosz for the assassination of U.S. President William McKinley in 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York. 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.
Buffalo Police Headquarters where Leon F. Czolgosz, the accused assassin of U.S. President William McKinley at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, was initially detained.
McKinley, William, 1843-1901-- Assassination.
Police stations-- New York (State)--Buffalo
Exterior view of the Buffalo Police Headquarters, a large multi-story brick building with arched windows and corner turrets, where U.S. President William McKinley's accused assassin Leon F. Czologosz was initially detained after the event at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York. Several people and horse-drawn carriages are visible in front of the building.
Color illustration of the Temple of Music, scene of the assassination of U. S. President William McKinley at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, New York.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.). Temple of Music
Color illustrated postcard of the domed Temple of Music exterior at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. It highlights the structure's elaborate architectural details, including arched windows, sculptural ornamentation, and decorative reliefs. Inset into the postcard is a colorized portrait of the slain President William McKinley in better days.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
View of the interior of the Temple of Music after President McKinley's assassination at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
Interior view of the site of U.S. President McKinley's assassination within the Temple of Music at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The hall shows a row of folding chairs arranged in front of a stage with large American flags draped on the walls and potted plants placed near the decorated area. Photographed by official Pan-Am photographer Charles Dudley Arnold.
Arnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley), 1844-1927
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.]
Interior of the Temple of Music , scene of the shooting of President William McKinley in 1901.
View of the interior of the Temple of Music after U.S. President William McKinley's assassination at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The 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
Buffalo men at the execution: Sheriff Caldwell and Charles R. Huntley saw Czolgosz die.
McKinley, William,1843-1901--Assassination
Executions and executioners--New York (State)--Buffalo
Newspaper article on Impressions from the execution of Leon F. Czolgosz, the convicted assassin of U.S. President William McKinley in 1901. Execution witnesses Sheriff Caldwell and Charles R. Huntley conveyed their impressions.
Full music program for the 1901 Pam-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York
Complete program of scheduled musical performances at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, New York. The program frontispiece illustration depicts a sculpture representing "Gay Music" at the Pan-American Exposition by sculptor Isidore Konti in 1901.
Group portrait of the 13th Regiment Band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with a uniformed band seated outdoors and their conductor standing in front.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Songs and music
Group portrait of the assembled 13th Regiment Band from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada seated in rows with their instruments and their conductor standing in front. Directed by George Robinson. Trees and a pathway are visible in the background.
Group portrait photograph of the 19th Regiment Band from St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada who performed at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.
Group portrait photograph of the 19th Regiment Band from St. Catherines, Ontario., Canad who performed at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. 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.
Bands (Music)--New York (State)--Buffalo
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music
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.
Photocopy of the schedule of the 65th Regiment Band - July 4, 1901. Page 1 of 2 (2:30 - 5 PM). Conducted by John Powell.
Bands (Music)--New York (State)--New York
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.
Exhibition buildings--New York (State)--Buffalo
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.
Pan-American Exposition (1901: Buffalo, N.Y.)
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.
Book covers, Exhibition catalogs, Promotional materials, Souvenirs
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Canada Building
This is a photograph of the Canadian Building as well as the garden before it.
A large building with Tudor-style architectural elements features a central tower, gabled roofs, and an arched two-story porch. Several people are visible near the entrance, and a landscaped lawn with paths and benches is in the foreground.
The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated, by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N.Y., 1901. p. 81. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Chile Building
This is an exterior view of The Chile Government Building.
A large rectangular exhibition building with tall glass windows and decorative structural framing is shown with flags along the roofline. Several people are walking around the building’s perimeter.
Source: The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated, by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N.Y., 1901. p. 70. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
View of the Electric Tower at night on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Electric Tower (Pan-American Exposition, 1901, Buffalo, N.Y.)
Nighttime view of the exterior of the Electric Tower on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. picturing the tall illuminated tower with beams of light projecting from the top. Smaller lit buildings flank the structure, and fountains spray water in the foreground near a reflecting pool.
Source: Everybody's Magazine, v. 5, no. 26, Oct. 1901, Pan-American Exposition Number, p. 395. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Portrait of singer Benita Gray with her husband William Gray who performed at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Sepia-toned full studio portrait by photographer D. S. Sandford showing singer Benita Gray and her husband William Gray posed together who came from Utica, N.Y. to perform at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. William Gray is seated in a chair wearing a suit, while his wife, Benita Gray, stands beside him in a long dress with decorative trim.
View of the central courtyeard of the New York State building at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pan-American Exposition (1901: Buffalo, N.Y.). New York State Building
Interior view of the Central Hall in the New York State Building featuring round and square wooden tables with matching chairs arranged across the floor on the 1901 Pan-American Exposition grounds, Buffalo, N.Y. The space is surrounded by tall columns supporting a second-level balcony with decorative railings. and large windows lining the walls.
Report of the Board of General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York at the Pan-American Exposition: Transmitted to the Legislature, March 22, 1902. Albany, N. Y. : J. B. Lyon Company, 1902.
View of the exterior at the Ohio State Building at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.). Ohio State Building
Exterior view of the Ohio State Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. depicting a neoclassical structure with a row of tall columns sited beside a waterway. Large flags are flying from flagpoles in front of the structure, and vegetation is visible in the foreground.
The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated, by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N.Y., 1901. p. 73. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Large pipe organ, built by Emmons Howard, in the Temple of Music at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Ornate interior view of the grand pipe organ organ built by Emmons Howard and set within a decorative arch in the Temple of Music on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. There are rows of seating extending across the foreground and elaborate architectural details frame the space.
The Tracker, v. 14, no. 2 (Winter 1970). Courtesy of Stephen Pinel.
Several ostriches stand in an outdoor enclosure with fencing at the A.Y. Pearson ostrich farm on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. Buildings with domed and peaked roofs are visible in the background.
Thomas Leary and Elizabeth Sholes with the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Charleston, SC: Arcadia, 1998. p. 83.
View of the Pennsylvania State Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo), N.Y.)--Buildings
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.). Pennsylvania State Building
Exterior view photograph, taken by C.D. Arnold, of the Pennsylvania State Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. The Pennsylvania State Building was a large two-story building with a central tower and multiple flags is shown at the end of a waterway. Trees and shrubs line the edges of the canal, and the building’s reflection is visible in the water.
Arnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley),1844-1927
The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated, by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N.Y., 1901. p. 76. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
View of the Puerto Rico Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.). Puerto Rico Building
Exterior view of the Puerto Rico Building on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. It is a small pavilion-style building with decorative woodwork stands on a raised foundation, accessible by stairs at the front. It has a peaked roof with a tall finial at the top and open areas along the porch. Other buildings are partially visible in the background.
The Latest and Best Views of the Pan-American Exposition. Buffalo, N.Y.: Robert Allan Reid, 1901. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Miniature steam scenic railway set up at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Railroads, Miniature--New York (State)--Buffalo
Steam locomotives--New York (State)--Buffalo
View of the miniature scenic steam railway on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. A small-scale steam locomotive is shown on a narrow track, with several people standing beside it. Trees and foliage fill the background.
Thomas Leary and Elizabeth Sholes with the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. Buffalo's Pan-American Exposition. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Press, 1998. p. 84.
Facsimile samples of the handwritten journal pages of 1901 Pan-American Exposition performer/singer Benita Gray.
Singers--New York (State)--Utica--Diaries
Photocopy of a handwritten page of 1901 Pan-American Exposition performer/singer Benita Gray's journal.
Kindly provided by Carolyn E. Fix, the granddaughter of Benita Gray.
Nebraska Sod House set up at the 1901 Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.). Nebraska Sod House
Exterior view of the Nebraska Sod House, photographed by C. D. Arnold, on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y. The sod house is a rustic building with a curved gable roof and covered porch is shown among trees. Several people are standing near the entrance and along the porch, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.
The Pan-American Exposition Illustrated, by C. D. Arnold. Buffalo, N.Y., 1901. p. 69. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
View of the interior of stadium showing the grandstand at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y.
Pan-American Exposition--(1901:Buffalo, N.Y.)--Stadium
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Photographs
On the 1901 Pan-American Exposition Grounds: A stadium interior scene shows rows of grandstand seating partially filled with spectators. Flags line the top of the structure, and a few people are visible walking along the track in the foreground. Photograph by C.D. Arnold.
The Pan-American and Its Midway. Philadelphia: J. Murray Jordan, 1901. Courtesy of Kerry S. Grant.
Venice in America at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y. ). Venice in America
View of gondolas in a man-made canal near a bridge with decorative posts from the Venice in America exhibition on the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition held in Buffalo, New York. Large exhibition buildings with arched windows and tiled roofs stand in the background.
The Pan-American and Its Midway. Philadelphia: J. Murray Jordan, 1901.
Sheet music cover for the Pan-American Characteristic march and Two-step with a central title circle and illustration of a Native American figure wearing a feathered headdress.
Color illustration on sheet music cover titled: The Pan-American Characteristic March and Two Step. It is printed in red with a large blue-green circular title area in the center. Behind the title circle, an illustration shows a standing Native American figure wearing a feathered headdress and holding a staff, and a globe in which the title is set with architectural elements visible in the background. The composer, Estelle Edwards, is credited at the bottom.
Courtesy of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Pan-American Exposition march and two-step
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.) --Songs and music
The color illustration on the sheet music cover titled Pan-American Exposition by Hans S. Line is printed in black and green. It features three black-and-white illustrations of exposition buildings: the U.S. Government Building, the Albright Art Gallery, and the Service Building with a reflecting pool in the middle, and a wide view of another exhibition building with a large entrance at the bottom. Publisher information appears at the lower left, and pricing details are printed on the right.
Courtesy of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library.
Pan-American Exposition march and two step
This illustrated sheet music cover includes photographic portraits of J. M. Brinker, Pres. And Fred. C. M. Lautz, Treasurer of the Pan-American Exposition Co.
The cover of sheet music titled Pan American Exposition March and Two Step is printed in blue ink with decorative illustrations. Two rectangular portraits are featured, one at the upper left and one at the lower right, each framed with ornamental borders. The names “E. B. Ralphy” and “Fred C. Lally” appear below the portraits. The publisher is listed as “Denton, Cottier & Daniels.” The text and decorative flourishes fill the page in an ornate style.
Book covers, Book illustrations, Sheet music covers
This sheet music cover color illustration shows an image of a Native American in headdress set inside a frying pan.
The cover of sheet music titled Pan-American Exposition Three Step is printed in green and red. At the center, an illustration shows a profile view of a person wearing a feathered headdress inside a circular frame. Decorative lettering surrounds the illustration, with the composer listed as Ida A. Schmetzer. The publisher information appears at the bottom.
The cover of this sheet music includes a photograph of a buffalo.
A sheet music cover titled Pan-American March, Buffalo 1901 by Edward B. Anderson features a central photograph of a buffalo standing on a flat surface. The background includes outlines of maps, and the title text is prominently displayed above the image.
A sheet music cover titled Pan-American Waltz composed by Meranda H. Haussauer features simple blue typography on a cream background. A small map of North and South America is included on the left side of the design.
This sheet music cover color illustration shows three women and two men entering the grounds of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Two black and white photographs of the composer and lyricist are in the lower corners.
A sheet music cover titled Pan. Pan. Pan. features a group of five figures walking together, dressed in early 20th-century attire. The background shows a darkened cityscape silhouette, while the title appears prominently at the top. The words are by Will D. Cobb and the music by Gus Edwards.
The cover of this sheet music includes a color illustration of the Pan-American Exposition at night. This image contains some text in French.
A sheet music cover titled Panamericana by Victor Herbert is framed with a laurel wreath design and decorative columns. At the top, an inset image shows a view of the Pan-American Exposition grounds with illuminated buildings at night.