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Campaign Flyer: Ossie Langfelder for Mayor
Double-sided campaign flyer for the election of Ossie Langfelder for Mayor of Springfield, Illinois. Langfelder served two terms as Springfield's mayor, from 187-1995. Since nowhere on the flyer is the term, "re-election," the supposition can be made…
State Journal-Register Front Page: Langfelder Re-election, 1991
Tin/metal version of the State Journal-Register Front Page that shows Mayor Ossie Langfelder getting a hug and kiss from his wife after securing his re-election bid as Springfield, Illinois's mayor. Dated April 3, 1991, the front page also shows the…
Faith Coalition for the Common Good Pamphlet
Double-sided Faith Coalition for the Common Good Pamphlet. This organization has a chapter in Springfield, Illinois. One of its primary missions is to ensure equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, providing a living wage, economic growth,…
2016 Mother Jones Foundation Dinner Program
31st (2016) Annual Mother Jones Foundation Dinner Program. This document lists a dedication, member of the Program Planning Committee, Donated Products/Services, Exhibitors, and all contributions go to the new Mother Jones Museum located in Mt.…
Gary Hannig Campaign Sign
This is a campaign sign to Re-elect Gary Hannig for Illinois State Representative. He served in the Illinois House for 30 years, from 1979-2009. It is impossible to tell from which campaign the sign belongs, due to its excellent condition and…
Paul Powell paper sack
An Illinois legislator beginning his career in the Depression Era, Paul Powell became Secretary of State in 1965. He passed away in 1970, leaving behind $800,000 of cash found in shoeboxes and strongboxes in his Springfield hotel room. Powell's…
Flyer, Re-Elect J. Glenn Schneider Democratic State Representative to the General Assembly, 41st Congressional District, 1980
Black and white bi-fold flyer for Democratic incumbent, J. Glenn Schneider, of the 41st Congressional District for the November 2, 1980 election. The dexter obverse implores constituents to vote for ‘Leadership Change’ in each local, state, and…
Flyer, Re-Elect Anne Willer for Democratic State Representative, 6th Congressional District, 1978
Black and white bifold flyer for Democratic incumbent Anne Willer of the 6th Congressional District for the November 2, 1978 election. The obverse sinister panel has mostly white on a black field text further reminding voters that she is their…
Flyer, Tri-color, Republican Candidate Brad Glass for Illinois State Treasurer, 1978
Campaign flyer for Illinois Republican Candidate for state treasurer Brad Glass. The small flyer is executed in Glass’ tricolor campaign color theme of white, black, and green. The campaign’s slogan, “Invest in Illinois”, appears beneath the…
Flyer, Chicago Print Media and Trade Association Endorsements, Republican Brad Glass for Illinois State Treasurer, 1978
A black and white campaign flyer promotes mounting media and trade association favor for Republican candidate for Illinois State Treasurer Bradley M. “Brad” Glass. Major media concerns endorsing Glass include The Chicago Daily News, The Chicago…