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The New Berlin Historical Society loaned these vinyl records. They were a source of entertainment in the mid twentieth century. They were used for dances and in clubs.

Chicago Cubs viewing party at the Old State Capitol.

VP, Walter Mondale, visits Loami to address farm issues and campaign for Jimmy Carters second term.

This button depicts the four Presidents of the United States-Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama-that have roots in the State of Illinois.

This pro-Ronald Reagan button--with the phrases "Land of Lincoln" and "We're Standing Tall in '84" wrapped around a picture of the State of Illinois--in one way represents Reagan's attempt at reelection in the 1984 Presidential race. However, this…

This is a button from the June 12, 1982 Illinois Republican State Convention in Springfield, Illinois. With the slogan, "Meeting the Challenge of the [19]80's," this button may have been worn by Republican State Chairman Don Adams.

This is a button with the phrase "I am a Sangamon County Republican" in blue and red lettering.

This button highlights the Republican Party and their legacy as the Party of Abraham Lincoln.

This pro-Republican Party button attempts to unify voters and move the country in a new direction by focusing on one main issue and platform--recovery.

This button comes from the 1978 Illinois Republican State Convention.