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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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State Journal-Register Front Page: Langfelder Re-election, 1991
Tin/metal version of the State Journal-Register Front Page that shows Mayor Ossie Langfelder getting a hug and kiss from his wife after securing his re-election bid as Springfield, Illinois's mayor. Dated April 3, 1991, the front page also shows the…
Telegram from Republican Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan to John F. Homeier
Republican Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan implores John F. Homeier of Springfield, Illinois to come to Reagan's and Nancy Reagan’s home, “Wexford”, near Washington DC, on October 25, 1980 to discuss the critical financial status of their…
Third Party Pins
Pins representing various third party candidates in the Presidential Election of 2016. Included are the Green Party Candidate Jill Stein, Libertarian Candidate Gary Johnson and other third party candidates as well.
Tony Leone Button Collection
Numerous political buttons produced to support Republican candidates for Illinois state offices. Items include supporting Ryan for Governor, Jerry Weller for the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 11th congressional district.
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Tony Leone Button Collection 2
Several political campaign buttons, primarily relating to Republican candidates in Presidential elections. Items include:
Buttons from the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans.
Ronald Reagan .
George H W Bush 1988
Bob Dole…
Buttons from the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans.
Ronald Reagan .
George H W Bush 1988
Bob Dole…
Tony Leone Button Collection 3
Several buttons relating to local campaigns, including:
"I am a Sangamon County Republican"
"McDonough County Republican"
The collection includes some humorous items, including one button reading "Politically incorrect and proud of it"
"I am a Sangamon County Republican"
"McDonough County Republican"
The collection includes some humorous items, including one button reading "Politically incorrect and proud of it"
Tony Leone Button Collection 4
Several more government and campaign buttons, including buttons on single issue campaigns. Examples include buttons supporting the Equal Rights Amendment, and reading 'No New Liquor Tax'. The collection also includes census buttons from 1990 and…
Tony Leone Campaign Poster
Poster of Republican Tony Leone for his 1977 campaign for Sangamon County County Clerk. He ran against incumbent Gary A. Tumulty who would win the election and go on to serve until 1986. Despite his loss, Leone would have a long career as Clerk to…
Trump
Collection of pins about Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2016 election.
Two Pins
Two pins for national election, on to the House of Representatives, one to the Senate. US Senate pin is for Dick Durbin, still serving. House of Representative pin is for Stephens. Stephens resigned his office in 2011.