Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Republican National Convention Ticket, 1936
Artifact IDMO 2026.3.10
Object Type
Ticket, Admission
Maker
American Bank Note Company
(American printing and engraving firm, 1795 - 2020)
Date1936
Mediumpaper (cardstock), ink
Dimensionsoverall H 2 3/4 in x W 4 3/4 in (7 cm x 12.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn admission ticket for the June 1936 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio with a punched hole on the right side.
On the front of the cream-colored ticket is an engraved profile portrait of assassinated U.S. president William McKinley. Printed text reads, “REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION / Cleaveland, June 1936 / GOOD ALL DAYS AND ANY SESSION / ASST. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS / ANY ENTRANCE EXCEPT STAGE,” and has the facsimile signature of the Republican National Committee Chairman, Henry Fletcher.
On the opposite side of the ticket is an illustration of a stars and stripes patriotic shield at the center of an intricate design.
The maker’s name, “American Bank Note Company,” is printed on the front and reverse of the ticket.
Additional DetailsOn the front of the cream-colored ticket is an engraved profile portrait of assassinated U.S. president William McKinley. Printed text reads, “REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION / Cleaveland, June 1936 / GOOD ALL DAYS AND ANY SESSION / ASST. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS / ANY ENTRANCE EXCEPT STAGE,” and has the facsimile signature of the Republican National Committee Chairman, Henry Fletcher.
On the opposite side of the ticket is an illustration of a stars and stripes patriotic shield at the center of an intricate design.
The maker’s name, “American Bank Note Company,” is printed on the front and reverse of the ticket.
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Judith A. Marchese in 2025.
Credit LineGift of Judith A. Marchese
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
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