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1972 Presidential Election Flyer for George McGovernThis is a flyer for George McGovern’s Presidential election in 1972. The flyer focuses on farmers in Kansas, encouraging them to vote for McGovern…
1971 Photo of President Nixon Signing Bill Authorizing Lincoln Home to Become a Part of the National Park ServiceThis photo was taken at the Old State Capitol Building in Springfield. President Richard Nixon is signing a bill H.R. 9798 authorizing the Abraham…
1952 Stevenson Campaign Poster for PresidentThe political poster featuring the Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson II is organized by who was running on the ticket of the 1952 presidential…
1946 NAACP ButtonA 1946 NAACP button given to a nurse at a hospital by an African American male in his 40's, who received treatment because of the riot in Chicago of…
1940 Campaign Buttons for Election with Church, Willkie and GreenThe campaign button with the name Church on it and year 1976 has little history with it. Church had served as Deputy Mayor of Springfield between 1986…
1864 Coin/Token of the Lincoln and Johnson Campaign during the Civil War Presidential ElectionThis is an 1864 Coin/Token of the Lincoln and Johnson Campaign during the Civil War Presidential Election. Lincoln is featured on one side with the…
1864 Coin/Token from Republican Abraham Lincoln's Presidential Campaign. One side features a portrait of Lincoln. The opposite side reads, "Our Union."1864 Coin/Token from Republican Abraham Lincoln's Presidential Campaign. One side features a portrait of Lincoln. The opposite side reads, "Our…
1863 Lithuanian Prayer BookA hand carved 1863 Lithuanian Catholic Prayer book. Made in Lithuania and brought to America with a Lithuanian immigrant family. Passed down the…
1860 Ferrotype Coin/ Token featuring Republican Presidential Candidate Abraham Lincoln and his running mate Hannibal Hamlin1860 Ferrotype Coin/ Token featuring Republican Presidential Candidate Abraham Lincoln and his running mate Hannibal Hamlin. A 'ferrotype' is a…
1860 Campaign Tickets for Democratic and Republican PartyThese are two separate tickets placed side by side in the photo. The one on the left is a Republican Party Illinois Election Ticket as verified by…