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This is a campaign sign to Re-elect Gary Hannig for Illinois State Representative. He served in the Illinois House for 30 years, from 1979-2009. It is impossible to tell from which campaign the sign belongs, due to its excellent condition and…

The tri-fold pamphlet encourages support for George C. Wallace’s run for president in the 1968 election as an Independent. The pamphlet presents information concerning his qualifications, background, and what he promises to do if he is elected. The…

Political campaign button distributed to supporters during at least one of George Wallace’s four presidential bids. George Wallace ran for president in 1964, 1968, 1972, and 1976 and all four presidential bids were unsuccessful.

Gideon John Tucker was an American lawyer, newspaper editor and politician.

Glass hat of unknown use, designed to look like the one that was often found on top of the head of Abraham Lincoln during his adult years in Springfield and while he was President of the United States. Unknown date of manufacture, could be original…

Goldwater-Miller campaign poster from the 1964 presidential campaign.
Goldwater was originally from Arizona. Goldwater Lost to Lyndon B. Johnson.

Pins from elections for President of the United States, FDR pin is a reproduction, other pins are originals.

This sewing kit, which includes thread, needle, and thimble, was a promotional item for Harold Hunter's run for U.S. Representative in 1978. He was the Republican nominee from Oklahoma's 6th District and was defeated by a wide margin by the…

This jacket belonged to Harold V. Hunter as he campaigned for Oklahoma's District 6 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978. Hunter challenged incumbent Glenn English (D). He lost the bid, but went on to be appointed by President Reagan as…

Information booklet on Harris Fawell, a Republican candidate for Congress. The booklet contains information on Hawell's political background as well as his plans for Congress. Fawell served in the Illinois Senate from 1963-1977. He was also a…