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Sample ballots for the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates for the General Election of November 5, 1968. Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew were the Republican candidates for President and Vice President. Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie…

Human Rights pamphlet describing Hubert Humphrey's "program to uphold the dignity of the individual." Hubert Humphrey was the Democratic nominee for President during the General Election of 1968.

Information booklet on Mary Lou Cowlishaw, a Republican candidate for Illinois State Representative. The booklet contains information on Cowlishaw's political career as well as a side-by-side comparison of the endorsements of both Cowlishaw and her…

Information booklet on Harris Fawell, a Republican candidate for Congress. The booklet contains information on Hawell's political background as well as his plans for Congress. Fawell served in the Illinois Senate from 1963-1977. He was also a…

Political poster with the title, "Campaign Reporting Systems."

Vintage tribute poster with four images. Prominently top-center is the bust of Abraham Lincoln as he would have looked during the 1860 campaign. Center-right is the dome of the U.S. Capitol; bottom-center is an image of Lincoln's home in Springfield,…

Cast iron boot jack in the shape of a donkey's head. The left ear reads, "Roosevelt" The right ear reads, "In 32" Franklin D Roosevelt went on to serve as President for four years

These bumper stickers are promotional materials from Barack Obama's successful run for Democratic president in 2008. Includes his campaign slogan, "Yes We Can"

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.

Sign From the Rockefeller campaign unsuccessful Republican presidential nomination
Served as Vice President from 1974 to 1977 under President Gerald R. Ford