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  • Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia

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A red, white, and blue sign reminding people to vote on election day. The sign features the symbol for the Republican Party, the elephant, with the words, "Don't forget to vote...election day."

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A brochure sent to voters with information concerning who will be running for office as a democrat. The people included in this brochure are hoping to run for various offices including President, Vice President, Trustee University of Illinois,…

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A print featuring the names of Republican President George H. W. Bush and his running mate Dan Quayle in their 1992 campaign for re-election. Bush was the 41st President and was in office for one term, 1989 to 1993, losing his re-election to…

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Campaign sign for Ossie Langfelder for Commissioner of Streets. Mr. Langfelder served two terms in this post prior to his election as Mayor of Springfield in 1987. The sign is either from his first campaign for the post in 1978 or his second in 1982.

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Ossie Landfelder’s written speech dated March 19th 2003. This speech is in support of Tim Davlin as he runs for Mayor of Springfield Illinois.

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Poster of the official portrait of the 40th President of the United States, Republican Ronald Reagan. The photo was taken in 1981 during his first term.

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Campaign sign for Josh Langfelder County Recorder (D) from either his 2008, 2012, or 2016 election bid to the office. He has been successful in attaining and holding the office since 2008.

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Located second from the right, Ossie Langfelder is captured in this image outside of an airport.

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A satirical cartoon mocking the campaign of Gary A. Tumulty for Sangamon County Clerk as well has his previous campaigns. Tumulty is depicted as the main character in "Saturday Night Fever," a popular movie at the time but the title has been changed…

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Campaign Sign for Democrat Jim Langfelder for City Treasurer for Springfield, IL. Mr. Langfelder held the office for three terms from 2003-2015. Campaign sign is either from his 2003, 2007, or 2011 election bid. After serving as city treasurer, Mr.…
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