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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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Black Lives Matter Poster
Black Lives Matter Poster that says "Standing on the Side of Love" and "www.standingonthesideoflove.org". This poster was for the 2014-2016 controversies surrounding the race within American society.
Box
Box with the seal of the President of the United States and the signature of BIll Clinton. Rear of box has an M&M holding the American Flag. The box held the candy originally. Box has been opened so it is currently empty.
Brad Glass Sticker and Buttons
Brad Glass was Illinois State Treasurer from 1973–1979. Although not stated, these buttons and sticker are most likely from 1972--before he came into office. Brad was a part of the Republican Party.
Bumper Sticker, “Dillard for Governor”, Kirk Dillard, Republican Primary Candidate for Illinois Governor, 2014
Campaign bumper sticker from the unsuccessful 2014 gubernatorial candidacy of Kirk W. Dillard, Republican; a classic election color scheme of white, red and blue theme is used, with a union label appearing in the lower dexter corner, and reference to…
Bumper Sticker: "College Democrats of Illinois"
A blue bumper sticker advertising the College Democrats of Illinois.
Campaign Buttons from Local Illinois Elections
Nineteen campaign buttons distributed to supporters during various local elections in Illinois.
Campaign Flyer: Ossie Langfelder for Mayor
Double-sided campaign flyer for the election of Ossie Langfelder for Mayor of Springfield, Illinois. Langfelder served two terms as Springfield's mayor, from 187-1995. Since nowhere on the flyer is the term, "re-election," the supposition can be made…
Campaign Pencils for Wilkins and Nickell
Two campaign pencils supporting George T. Wilkins and Vernon L. Nickell for Illinois Superintendent of Public Instruction, now known as Illinois State Superintendent. Both campaigns were successful. Vernon L. Nickell served in the position from…
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…
Campaign Promotional Christmas Ornament from Springfield, Illinois Mayoral Election
This is a clear christmas tree ornament with the words "Ossie Mayor" printed in cursive. Not much else is known about which election for Mayor of Springfield it was for. Certainly, it was used as a give away type promotional item. Ossie Langfelder…