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American wireworker and anarchist (1873-1901) who shot President William McKinley on September 6, 1901, in Buffalo, New York. McKinley died on September 14 after his wound became infected. Caught in the act, Czolgosz was tried, convicted, and executed by the State of New York seven weeks later on October 29, 1901. Partly-printed document, one page, 4.75 x 3.25, no date [late September-early October 1901]. Detective Bureau identification card from the Police Department of Buffalo, New York, No. 11273, containing the Bertillon measurements, physical traits, and personal details of Leon Czolgosz, the convicted assassin of President William McKinley. The right side is filled out in a clerical hand and lists fields like name (“Leon F. Czolgosz”), alias (“Fred Nieman”), age (“28”), crime (“murder”), and date of arrest (“Sept. 6, 1901”). The lower right corner bears what may be an original black ink signature of McKinley's assassin, although this cannot be authenticated due to a lack of accepted comparables. In fine condition, with a few small stains. Accompanied by a period glossy 4.75 x 3 mugshot photo of Czolgosz after his arrest.
