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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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Chicago Tribune Front Page, "Democrats Embrace Clinton." August 29, 1996
Front page, Chicago Tribune, Thursday, August 29, 1996. Above the fold, "Democrats Embrace Clinton." Coverage of the 1996 Democratic National Convention, which took place in Chicago, Illinois. Lead article references Bill Clinton accepting his…
Chicago Tribune Special Report Section (1A), "The Democratic Convention." August 29, 1996
Thursday, August 29, 1996 Chicago Tribune. Front page of the Special Report Section (1A) titled, "The Democratic Convention." Above the fold is a photo of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley sitting on-stage before a large American flag at a local high…
Flyer for Doris Turner Election to Alderman for Ward 3
This postcard urges voters to support and vote for Doris Turner for Ward 3 Alderman. She is endorsed by Mayor Ossie Langfelder on the front of the card while prominent community members offer their endorsements on the reverse side.
Horsley and Jones State Legislature Poster
A poster from the 1964 campaign for Illinois House of Representatives. G. William Horsley and David J. Jones were elected to the House as Representatives At-Large, positions that were added after a failed attempt in 1963 to redraw the state's…
Chicago Tribune Advertisement for Ameritech
Chicago Tribune Thursday, August 29, 1996 back page. Advertisement for Ameritech Communications Company showing diagram of United Center Communications System for the Democratic National Convention held that week in Chicago, Illinois. The days before…
"Vote Republican" Bag
A bag used to promote the election of Republican candidates in Springfield. The funding for this item is credited to The Committee to Elect Springfield Township Republican Candidates, with Joe Bonefeste as the Chairman. The bag is red, white, and…
Lowell H. Fraim Bag
A bag provided by Lowell H. Fraim, District Chairman of the Sangamon County Republican Party, the "Community Minded Committee Man of Springfield Township #4." The bag is red, white, and blue and has the words, "Pride, Patriotism, and Participation"…
Poster for Local Software and Campaign Reporting Business
Illinois Campaign Reporting Systems (ICRS) was a political consulting business founded by local politician Tony Leone. ICRS created computer software that made gathering constituent information and contributions easier for the Republican Party in…
Black Lives Matter Poster
Black Lives Matter Poster that says "Standing on the Side of Love" and "www.standingonthesideoflove.org". This poster was for the 2014-2016 controversies surrounding the race within American society.
Democratic Party Door Hanger 2012
Door hanger featuring various democratic candidates for election November 6th 2012. Featured candidates include Barack Obama for President, David Gill for Congress, Andy Manar for State Senate, Kristin DiCenso for Sangamon County Circuit Clerk, and…