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- Collection: UIS History Harvest 2016 - Political Memorabilia
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Tony Leone Campaign Poster
Poster of Republican Tony Leone for his 1977 campaign for Sangamon County County Clerk. He ran against incumbent Gary A. Tumulty who would win the election and go on to serve until 1986. Despite his loss, Leone would have a long career as Clerk to…
Ross Perot Brochure for the 1992 Presidential Election
A four sided brochure informing voters of Ross Perot’s candidacy and action plans as he runs for President of the United States on the Independent ticket for the 1992 election.
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…
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…
Chicago Tribune Special Report Section (1A), "The Democratic Convention." August 29, 1996
Thursday, August 29, 1996 Chicago Tribune. Front page of the Special Report Section (1A) titled, "The Democratic Convention." Above the fold is a photo of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley sitting on-stage before a large American flag at a local high…
Flyer for Doris Turner Election to Alderman for Ward 3
This postcard urges voters to support and vote for Doris Turner for Ward 3 Alderman. She is endorsed by Mayor Ossie Langfelder on the front of the card while prominent community members offer their endorsements on the reverse side.
Horsley and Jones State Legislature Poster
A poster from the 1964 campaign for Illinois House of Representatives. G. William Horsley and David J. Jones were elected to the House as Representatives At-Large, positions that were added after a failed attempt in 1963 to redraw the state's…
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…
"Vote Republican" Bag
A bag used to promote the election of Republican candidates in Springfield. The funding for this item is credited to The Committee to Elect Springfield Township Republican Candidates, with Joe Bonefeste as the Chairman. The bag is red, white, and…
Lowell H. Fraim Bag
A bag provided by Lowell H. Fraim, District Chairman of the Sangamon County Republican Party, the "Community Minded Committee Man of Springfield Township #4." The bag is red, white, and blue and has the words, "Pride, Patriotism, and Participation"…