Archives International Auctions Auction 92 March 6, 2024

Archives International Auctions - Sale 92 101 March 6, 2024 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com EPHEMERA - POLITICAL California and Iowa 496 496 Governor Frank Merriam of California, Political Cards, Passes and Ephemera, ca.1896 to 1944 California and Iowa. Lot of 9 Tickets and Cards related to politics, Includes: Iowa Republican Convention Delegate’s Ticket, 1896; Democratic State Convention Stage Ticket 1897; 44th and 45th Annual State Convention Tickets; Republican State Convention Uncut Ticket of 3 for Morning, Afternoon, and Evening admissions, 1897; Member’s Pass for House of Representatives for Governor Frank Merriam, 1939; United States Senate Chamber card for 77th Congress signed by Hiram W. Johnson (R. from California and senator from 1917-45), 1941; Republican National Convention cards- both good for all sessions. Cards and tickets range from VF to XF condition. Frank Finley Merriam (December 22, 1865 – April 25, 1955) was an American Republican politician who served as the 28th governor of California from June 2, 1934, until January 2, 1939. Assuming the governorship at the height of the Great Depression following the death of Governor James Rolph, Merriam defeated the Democratic candidate Upton Sinclair in the California gubernatorial election in 1934. Merriam also served as the State Auditor of Iowa from 1900 to 1903, and served in both the Iowa and California state legislatures. (5). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. (9). Sold “AS IS” no returns accepted. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $200-350 EPHEMERA - RAILROADS New Jersey 497 497 Jersey Central Railroad Advertising Broadside, 1939 Jersey Central Railroad. Advertising excursion pull sheets - includes NYC and Jersey Shore trips, Pleasure boats SS Sandy Hook, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Winter, Spring and Summer 1939. The last three are double folded. The longest are 16 inches. 9 pieces ��������������� Est. $35-70 New York 498 498 Long Island Rail Road Advertising Broadside, 1939-1940 Long Island Rail Road. Montauk excursion, Peconic Bay fishing, Rockaway Beach. 1939-40. Advertising pull sheets. Longest approximately 18 inches long. 3 pieces ����������������� Est. $50-100 499 499 NewYork Central Railroad Advertising Broadside, 1931-1939 New York Central Railroad. Advertising excursion pull sheets - include State Fair in Syracuse 1931, 1932, 1934, 1935; Buffalo, Clayton, Pittsfield and North Adams, Boston, Watkins Glen, Montreal, Some duplication. 1909-1939. Longest is about 17 inches. 18 Pieces.. .... ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est. $140-280