Remembrance Booklet.
Paperback. Ohio representative, serving from 1929 to 1937 and again in 1939; upon his death his wife completed his term and became the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio when she served an additional 14 terms. Booklet, "I Remembrance / Chester C. Bolton / September 5, 1881 -- October 29, 1939." Wide 48mo (5½" X 4"). Stiff wrappers, string-tied with black-and-white cord. 4pp. Centerfold page consists simply of a large Kahlil Gibran quotation, while the page preceding and following this consists of a facsimile (NOT authentic) handwritten note from his widow. Reads in part: "He wanted a message to go to you at Christmastime. These few lines so express his life that I am sending them to you with the hope that they may be a bond between us as we respond to their challenge and try to enrich our lives as he did his in selfless service to the Country he so deeply loved. With heartfelt good wishes now as always, Faithfully yours Frances P. Bolton." Fine. An unusual memento from this unusual husband and wife Congressional pair, in superb clean condition. Also present is a printed condolence acknowledgment, 3 3/4" X 5¼", n.p., n.y. [1938]. Fine. Ornate "Your tribute / to the memory of / Chester C. Bolton / has been deeply / appreciated by / Mrs. Bolton and his Sons" set within a black mourning border. Item #28372
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