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1892 Republican National Convention: Images from MHS Collections

All illustrations and artifacts are from the Minnesota Historical Society collections.

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"The Appeal," June 11, 1892, front page.
"The Appeal" was a long running newspaper representing the African-American interests of the Twin Cities area (1889-1923). The 1892 Convention comprised 116 African American delegates, about 13 percent of the full body, who took up issues including civil rights. The local press reported on the delegates activities.
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Convention guest ticket, front, 1892.
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Convention guest ticket, back, 1892.
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Benjamin Harrison ribbon, 1892.
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Keepsake ribbon from Pillsbury Company, 1892.
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Exposition Building Interior 1892, Art Collection, Engraving
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