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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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John L. Knuppel Re-Election Ruler
John L. Knuppel, an Illinois Democrat, who ran for re-election for State Senate in the 48th District. In 1976 he was re-elected and served until 1980.
Josh Langfelder County Recorder Shirt
Josh Langfelder currently serves as the Democratic Sangamon County Recorder.
Josh Langfelder Door Hanger for 2008 Election
This door hanger features Josh Langfelder running for County Recorder as a democrat in the 2008 election.
Kennedy Kards, a set of humorous playing cards featuring Democratic President John F. Kennedy and his friends and family, 1963
Set of “Kennedy Kards” political deck by Humor House, Inc., featuring gently satirical portrayals of the Kennedy clan. It was made in 1963, prior to President Kennedy's assassination, but not published until after his death. In addition to JFK,…
KFC Button
“I choose the left wing” KFC campaign button.
Letter of Thanks from Republican President-Elect Ronald Reagan to John Homeier
On official stationary, President-Elect Ronald Reagan thanks John Homeier of Springfield, Illinois, for his and unnamed others' attendance at Reagan and Nancy Reagan's home on October 25, 1980. Reagan tells Homeier that the election of himself,…
Letter to helpers by David Gill
Democrat David Gill thanks his helpers (among which our contributor) for collecting signatures for his 2010 Illinois Congressional campaign.
Even though he wrote he was "convinced that this race is winnable", Gill only reached 35.7% of the votes…
Even though he wrote he was "convinced that this race is winnable", Gill only reached 35.7% of the votes…
Letter to helpers by Naomi D. Jakobsson
Naomi D. Jakobsson (Democrat) expresses her gratitude towards the contributor for having helped circulating her petition for nomination. 1800 signatures were obtained, which put her on the ballot for the Representative in the General Assembly for the…
Lincoln Political Banner from 1860 Election
This political banner for the 1860 Presidential election is likely a copy of a lithograph on linen featuring the Republican Party nominees Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin. "The flag was meant to hang like a banner in parades and other political…
Love Drumpfs Hate Campaign Button
This was a campaign button distributed among supporters during Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Clinton’s campaign was unsuccessful.