Sanford B. Dole

Sanford B. Dole signature, the first and only President of Hawaii. Bold full signature, “Sanford B. Dole / Hawaiian Islands,” penned in dark ink on a 1.5" x 3.5" slip affixed to a slightly larger gray card with typed heading, “Sanford B. Dole / First and Only President of Hawaii.” In fine condition, with light toning and minor mounting remnants to the reverse.

Sanford Dole (April 23, 1844 – June 9, 1926) was a Hawaii-born lawyer and jurist. He lived through the periods when Hawaii was a kingdom, provisional government, republic, and territory. Dole advocated the westernization of Hawaiian government and culture. After the overthrow of the monarchy, he served as the President of the Republic of Hawaii until his government secured Hawaii's annexation by the United States.

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