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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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Illinois House Republican Retreat Print
A printed keepsake from the Illinois House GOP, "Grand Old Party" or Republican, Retreat that was held over a three day period in 1989, January 26th through the 28th. The print shows an elephant, the symbol for the Republican Party, in red and blue…
Politically Incorrect Area Warning Poster
A red and white satirical poster from 1995 mocking the idea of political correctness. It is issued by the fictitious Ministry of Political Incorrection to convey an area off limits to those who are deemed too focused on political correctness.
Richard B. Ogilvie Campaign Poster
Framed poster reading "Charisma Isn't Everything" for Governor of Illinois (Republican) Richard B. Ogilvie's re-election campaign in 1972. The black and white poster, held in a black frame, features the tag as well as a cartoon of the Governor with a…
"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…