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Campaign Buttons from Local Illinois Elections
Nineteen campaign buttons distributed to supporters during various local elections in Illinois.
Jim Edgar Poster
A poster showing 38th Governor of Illinois, Jim Edgar, speaking to a crowd. Edgar was a Republican Governor who served two terms, from 1991 to 1999. The only text on the image is , "Jim Edgar for all of Illinois." The poster is held under glass by a…
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…
Letter of Thanks from Republican President-Elect Ronald Reagan to John Homeier
On official stationary, President-Elect Ronald Reagan thanks John Homeier of Springfield, Illinois, for his and unnamed others' attendance at Reagan and Nancy Reagan's home on October 25, 1980. Reagan tells Homeier that the election of himself,…
Chicago Tribune Advertisement for Ameritech
Chicago Tribune Thursday, August 29, 1996 back page. Advertisement for Ameritech Communications Company showing diagram of United Center Communications System for the Democratic National Convention held that week in Chicago, Illinois. The days before…
Chicago Tribune Front Page, "Democrats Embrace Clinton." August 29, 1996
Front page, Chicago Tribune, Thursday, August 29, 1996. Above the fold, "Democrats Embrace Clinton." Coverage of the 1996 Democratic National Convention, which took place in Chicago, Illinois. Lead article references Bill Clinton accepting his…
Campaign Sign Adlai Stevenson for Illinois Governor
1982 or 1986 Campaign Sign Adlai Stevenson III for Illinois Governor. Mr. Stevenson ran for Governor of Illinois in 1982 and 1986, losing both bids to James Thompson. As the 1982 gubernatorial candidate, Mr. Stevenson ran as a Democrat. As the 1986…
Campaign Sign Jim Langfelder City Treasurer (D) for Springfield, IL
Campaign Sign for Democrat Jim Langfelder for City Treasurer for Springfield, IL. Mr. Langfelder held the office for three terms from 2003-2015. Campaign sign is either from his 2003, 2007, or 2011 election bid. After serving as city treasurer, Mr.…
Campaign Sign Josh Langfelder County Recorder
Campaign sign for Josh Langfelder County Recorder (D) from either his 2008, 2012, or 2016 election bid to the office. He has been successful in attaining and holding the office since 2008.
Campaign Sign "Commissioner of Streets Ossie Langfelder"
Campaign sign for Ossie Langfelder for Commissioner of Streets. Mr. Langfelder served two terms in this post prior to his election as Mayor of Springfield in 1987. The sign is either from his first campaign for the post in 1978 or his second in 1982.