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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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Flyer, Re-Elect Anne Willer for Democratic State Representative, 6th Congressional District, 1978
Black and white bifold flyer for Democratic incumbent Anne Willer of the 6th Congressional District for the November 2, 1978 election. The obverse sinister panel has mostly white on a black field text further reminding voters that she is their…
Flyer, Re-Elect J. Glenn Schneider Democratic State Representative to the General Assembly, 41st Congressional District, 1980
Black and white bi-fold flyer for Democratic incumbent, J. Glenn Schneider, of the 41st Congressional District for the November 2, 1980 election. The dexter obverse implores constituents to vote for ‘Leadership Change’ in each local, state, and…
Nixon Campaign Poster for 1968 Presidential Election
The poster itself is an artistic sketch of Richard Nixon smiling confidently; then, in the background is an assortment of celebrities Clint Eastwood, Wilt Chamberlain, and politicians like Ronald Reagan. His daughter is in it as well carrying a sign,…
1952 Stevenson Campaign Poster for President
The political poster featuring the Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson II is organized by who was running on the ticket of the 1952 presidential election for the Democratic Party. It has photos with the face of each. "Continued Prosperity" is…
Russian Nesting Dolls President Clinton 5 pc
As a novelty item, this is a five piece hand painted nesting doll set featuring President Clinton as the tallest piece while he is in a black suit and tie. Hillary is the second smallest next to the piece depicting the horn. The theme is obviously…
1971 Photo of President Nixon Signing Bill Authorizing Lincoln Home to Become a Part of the National Park Service
This photo was taken at the Old State Capitol Building in Springfield. President Richard Nixon is signing a bill H.R. 9798 authorizing the Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Congressman Paul Findley, of the 20th Congressional District of…
Paul Powell paper sack
An Illinois legislator beginning his career in the Depression Era, Paul Powell became Secretary of State in 1965. He passed away in 1970, leaving behind $800,000 of cash found in shoeboxes and strongboxes in his Springfield hotel room. Powell's…
Campaign Poster of 1968 Presidential Election with Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew
This is a two color campaign poster from the 1968 Presidential Election. Richard Nixon won the election and became the first Vice President to attain the office of President since 1836. Agnew has been Governor of Maryland before becoming the 39th…
National Political Chart from the 1860 Presidential Campaign
This was a political chart published probably prior to Abraham Lincoln receiving the Republican Party nomination. Charts were generally ways in which the public learned and communicated about Presidential candidates, though H. H. Lloyds & Co would…
Gary Hannig Campaign Sign
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…