William Jennings Bryan campaign button

Description

William Jennings Bryan for President campaign button. Round celluloid button, metal back, no pin. Image of Bryan is a head and shoulders. He wears a dark suit with bow tie and white shirt. Text on lower right reads, "WM J BRYAN FOR PRESIDENT."

Physical Description

1 campaign button: b&w. ; 5.7 diameter cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1896/1908.

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This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2011 and was provided by the Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 1881 times, with 6 in the last month. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site

The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site provides photographs and artwork from the Rayburn family's personal collection. Its mission centers on increasing local, regional and national awareness of Sam Rayburn's life and career as a United States Congressman through the preservation and interpretation of the historic site.

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Description

William Jennings Bryan for President campaign button. Round celluloid button, metal back, no pin. Image of Bryan is a head and shoulders. He wears a dark suit with bow tie and white shirt. Text on lower right reads, "WM J BRYAN FOR PRESIDENT."

Physical Description

1 campaign button: b&w. ; 5.7 diameter cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2011

The 2011 edition of Rescuing Texas History includes photographs, postcards, legal documents, and more. These materials reflect generations of past Texans who contributed to the history and culture of the state.

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Creation Date

  • 1896/1908

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • Sept. 3, 2011, 12:03 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • Oct. 29, 2020, 9:02 p.m.

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William Jennings Bryan campaign button, physical object, 1896/1908; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth183522/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sam Rayburn House State Historical Site.

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