(25) Ida McKinley

Ida Saxton McKinley

Websites 

First Ladies National Library Biography of Ida McKinley

White House History: Ida McKinley

Papers/letters collections

Ida Saxton McKinley letters, to Dr. Mitchell, 1901, 1907

Manuscripts for: Ida McKinley

Historical sites

Saxton-McKinley House

McKinley Memorial Park

Fascinating details

• Ida McKinley was highly visible during William’s presidential campaign despite suffering from severe health issues including frequent seizures.
• She was the first ‘first lady’ to be the subject of a biography in which Republican campaign officials praised her religious virtue.