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National Political Chart from the 1860 Presidential Campaign
This was a political chart published probably prior to Abraham Lincoln receiving the Republican Party nomination. Charts were generally ways in which the public learned and communicated about Presidential candidates, though H. H. Lloyds & Co would…
Political Poster for John Castle Running in Illinois Comptroller Election of 1978
This is a political poster from the 1978 election for state comptroller. It belongs to John Castle who ran as Republican nominee that year and appears to be the incumbent. Castle lived in Dekalb, and he was chairman of the Sandwich State Bank. He…
Poster for Local Software and Campaign Reporting Business
Illinois Campaign Reporting Systems (ICRS) was a political consulting business founded by local politician Tony Leone. ICRS created computer software that made gathering constituent information and contributions easier for the Republican Party in…
Presidential Election Print
A print featuring the names of Republican President George H. W. Bush and his running mate Dan Quayle in their 1992 campaign for re-election. Bush was the 41st President and was in office for one term, 1989 to 1993, losing his re-election to…
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…
Ronald Reagan Poster
Poster of the official portrait of the 40th President of the United States, Republican Ronald Reagan. The photo was taken in 1981 during his first term.
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…
Various Political Buttons
"Nixon Now" was a campaign slogan from Richard Nixon's run for president in 1972. He had a campaign song with a similar chorus. This button includes a union stamp on the back.
The striped button is a replica of the Uptown People's Coalition…
The striped button is a replica of the Uptown People's Coalition…
Various Political Buttons
These political buttons span a wide range of presidential elections, with the exception of Carol Moseley Braun for U.S. Senate. Candidates on the buttons come from a variety of political parties, Democrat, Republican, and Independent, as well as…
Welcome Sign for the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, August 15-18, 1988
A welcome poster or the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, LA on August 15-18. 1988. The convention nominated Vice President George H. W. Bush for President. Bush was nominated without opposition during the roll call vote, but with…