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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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"The Politician" Poster
Framed photo of a sculpture by John Martin Gilbert. Gilbert was an illustrator and scultper active in the 1960s ad 1970s. "The Politician" is Gilbert's vision of the inner workings of American politicians. The poster is held under glass by a thin…
Republican National Convention Poster
Poster from the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan July 14-17 in which Ronald Reagan was named the party's nominee for President and George H. W. Bush for Vice President. The poster depicts the 16th President Abraham Lincoln and…
Wooden Political Game
Wooden political party tic-tac-toe game made up of donkeys to represent the Democratic Party and elephants for the Republican Party. The pieces are painted brown and grey and all pieces are shown wearing blankets that resemble the American flag. The…
Letter to helpers by Naomi D. Jakobsson
Naomi D. Jakobsson (Democrat) expresses her gratitude towards the contributor for having helped circulating her petition for nomination. 1800 signatures were obtained, which put her on the ballot for the Representative in the General Assembly for the…
Flyer for the 21st Century Democrats Annual Gala, 2010
The gala took place on June 10th 2010 in Washington D.C. It honored Si Kahn ("Legendary Organizer"), Professor Simon Johnson, Congressman Elija Cummings and and WI State Senator Russ Decker.
Johnson is a British American economist who held a few…
Johnson is a British American economist who held a few…
Letter to helpers by David Gill
Democrat David Gill thanks his helpers (among which our contributor) for collecting signatures for his 2010 Illinois Congressional campaign.
Even though he wrote he was "convinced that this race is winnable", Gill only reached 35.7% of the votes…
Even though he wrote he was "convinced that this race is winnable", Gill only reached 35.7% of the votes…
Miscellaneous Political Buttons (Satirical and Official)
Political Buttons include:
-Barack Obama presidential buttons for 2008 and 2012
-Women for Barack Obama in 2004
-Women for Hillary from either 2008 or 2016
-Bill Clinton and Al Gore in 1992
-A plethora of gay pride buttons including Illinois gay…
-Barack Obama presidential buttons for 2008 and 2012
-Women for Barack Obama in 2004
-Women for Hillary from either 2008 or 2016
-Bill Clinton and Al Gore in 1992
-A plethora of gay pride buttons including Illinois gay…
Barack Obama Sticker
Barack Obama Sticker that says "Proud Obama Voter" from either the 2008 or the 2012 elections. Obama was also from the Democratic Party.
Bernie Sanders Political Button
This button was for the 2016 elections in which this button supported Bernie Sanders for president. Bernie was a Democratic candidate running against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic Nominee.
John F. Kennedy Political Button/Ribbon
This Button is for the 1960 Presidential Election whereby John F. Kennedy was running for President. Attached is a maroon ribbon which accentuates the button and includes a donkey medallion for the Democratic Party.