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  • Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia

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Barack Obama Sticker that says "Proud Obama Voter" from either the 2008 or the 2012 elections. Obama was also from the Democratic Party.

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This button was for the 2016 elections in which this button supported Bernie Sanders for president. Bernie was a Democratic candidate running against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Nominee.

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This Button is for the 1960 Presidential Election whereby John F. Kennedy was running for President. Attached is a maroon ribbon which accentuates the button and includes a donkey medallion for the Democratic Party.

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A campaign poster from the 1972 presidential election with the words "Now More Than Ever." There are also several campaign buttons attached ranging from the years of the 1950's to 1984, Candidates include Reagan, Ford, Paul Findley, Edward Madigan,…

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Mary Lou Cowlishaw for GOP State Representative. The Buttons are from the 1982 elections. The re-election sticker falls within her time in office, which was from 1983-2002.

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Brad Glass was Illinois State Treasurer from 1973–1979. Although not stated, these buttons and sticker are most likely from 1972--before he came into office. Brad was a part of the Republican Party.

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Harris Fawell was in office from January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1999. These buttons and this sticker are most likely from a 1984 election. Harris was a part of the Republican Party.

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Dewey Bartlett was Governor of Oklahoma from January 9, 1967 – January 11, 1971. This porcelain bowl says "Dinner with Dewey and Ann (his wife) 1-11-78". Dewey was a part of the Republican Party

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Brown Porcelain Elephant Bowl, most likely memorabilia from the Republican Party. Origins Unknown.

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Blue Porcelain Elephant Bowl that says "GOP" at the top. This symbolizes the Republican Party. Origins unknown.
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