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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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Porcelain Elephant Bowl
Blue Porcelain Elephant Bowl that says "GOP" at the top. This symbolizes the Republican Party. Origins unknown.
Poster
Political poster with the title, "Campaign Reporting Systems."
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…
President Ford Stickers
Stickers that support the election of Gerald Ford for election as President of the United States. These stickers were a replacement for pins that other candidates used, and handed out to supporters at events.
Presidential Appointment Certificate: Harold Hunter
Presidential Appointment Certificate to Harold V. Hunter as Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration, Department of Agriculture for term of 10 years. Mr. Hunter - grandfather of Dr. Devin Hunter, UIS History faculty - was an Oklahoma…
Presidential Campaign Buttons
Collection of four political campaign buttons for presidential candidates Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, and Woodrow Wilson, each of the presidential campaigns for these individuals were successful and each served two full terms as president.
Presidential Election button group
Pins from elections for President of the United States, Included are Goldwater, Johnson, and Nixon. FDR pin is a reproduction, other pins are originals.
Presidential Election Print
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…
Program, Fundraiser Event, “Invest in Illinois”, Brad Glass for Republican Candidate for Illinois Treasurer, unknown date, 1978
Program for the first fundraising banquet event held during Glass’ campaign, specific date, time, or location unknown (though possibly taking place within DuPage County, Illinois) for Republican Brad Glass’ unsuccessful bid for Illinois Treasurer…
Promotion Poster for Campaign Reporting Systems
Announcement poster for campaign reporting systems going national. The poster shows a television screen with the state of Illinois and expands to a screen showing the entire country.