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State of New Hampshire. An act, more effectually to secure the to the citizens of this State their rights of suffrage.

One pamphlet entitled, "State of New Hampshire. An act, more effectually to secure the to the citizens of this State their rights of suffrage," dated June 23, 1815. Details by which men in New Hampshire can vote, how to hold elections and what would...

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"A few hours of your time on Sat. May 18 are necessary to put the 18 year old vote on the November ballot."

One newspaper clipping dated May 18, 1968. Clipping is a full-page advertisement asking to allow the voting age to begin at 18 years old. Paid for by the Peace and Feedom 18 Year Old Vote Initiative Committee.

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The Springfield Union [Vol. 108, No. 154 (July 1, 1971)]

One printing of The Springfield Union dated July 1, 1971. Consists of articles related to local news. Articles are related to the eligible voting age starting at 18 years old; Pentagon papers related to the Vietnam War; wedding anouncements; Nixon...

GLC10076

How to Vote on the U.S. Standard Voting Machine

One pamphlet entitled, "How to Vote on the U.S. Standard Voting Machine Co.," dated 1906. Provides a visual overview with instructions on how to vote. Lists three types of tickets: straight ticket, split ticket, and multi-candidate.

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Vote No on Woman Suffrage

One pink button with the text, "Vote No on Woman Suffrage," the word "No" is printed on a white circle in black font. Dated approximately 1900.

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Boy Scout Handbook

One book entitled "Boy Scout Handbook A Handbook of Training for Citizenship Through Scouting" by the Boy Scouts of America dated 1965. This is the fourth printing. Includes five sections of material for different classes of Boy Scout. Includes many...

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The meaning of Sit-Ins [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two copies of "The meaning of the Sit-Ins" by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Print out of the pamphlet is a transcription of a speech Wilkins delivered on April 16, 1960 to the City Club Forum in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The meaning of Sit-Ins

One pamphlet entitled, "The meaning of Sit-Ins" written by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Recounts the beginning of the sit-in protests staged at segregated lunch counter spaces. Wilkins traces the unfairness of unequal access to public spaces...

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The meaning of Sit-Ins

One pamphlet entitled, "The meaning of Sit-Ins" written by Roy Wilkins dated September 1960. Recounts the beginning of the sit-in protests staged at segregated lunch counter spaces. Wilkins traces the unfairness of unequal access to public spaces...

GLC09640.158.02

Sample Ballot

One sample ballot dated 1948. Item printed the names of presidential candidates for the 1948 election. Also includes names of congressional candidates and constitutional amendments in Maryland.

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Puck [Vol. 15 No. 371 (April 16, 1884) - Vol. 17 No. 424 (April 22, 1885)]

One bound volume of the periodical entitled "Puck" dated April 16 1884 to April 22, 1885. Each issue contains three colored political cartoons. Most of the political cartoons concern the upcoming presidential election and James G. Blaine and the...

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The Journal of Negro Education [Volume XXVI, No. 3 (Summer 1957)]

One issue of The Journal of Negro Education entitled, "The Negro Voter in the South" dated Summer 1957. Articles of this issue pertain to voting in the south for African Americans with a focus on disenfranchisement, the shift of the Democratic Party...

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The Independent [Vol. 104, no. 3743 (October 3, 1920)]

One magazine entitled the Independent dated October 3, 1920. Contains articles concerning the 1920 election. Articles include; a Theodore Roosevelt Portrait, Go Forward from Economic Serfdom by Parley Parker Christensen, Sizing Up Senators by Susan...

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Poll tax receipt from Humboldt County, California

One poll tax receipt from Humboldt County, California dated 1888. This reciept is for the payment of a two dollar poll tax paid by Thomas Powers and signed by George A Kellogg, County Auditor, W.W. Allan, County Assessor, H.S. Turner, County...

GLC09918

A Self-Test on How to Vote Nove. 3

One document entitled "A Self-Test on How to Vote Nove. 3" dated 1964. Document is a list of twenty question on the policies of Barry Goldwater/William Miller and Lyndon B. Johnson/Hubert Humphrey. The quiz informs you how you should vote based on...

GLC09914

Voters Guide

One booklet entitled "Voters Guide" dated 1938. Includes a list of the candidates for State Senate, State Representative, and Congressman that is running in each district, including their platforms. It also includes information on the District...

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[Poll tax receipt from Harris County, Texas]

One poll tax receipt for Harris County, Texas dated January 30, 1960. Receipt is for a Sam A. McLemore. He is a 34 years old, white native born man. The receipt is for the 77th district and the tax was $1.50.

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[Notice of poll taxes due]

One postcard sent to Walter E. Goodwin dated 1932. Postcard informs Goodwin that a $2 poll tax is due for the year of 1932. Postcard printed by Dover New Hampshire City Hall and by Arthur L. Davis the tax collector.

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Nye County and Lincoln County, Nevada poll tax receipts [Decimalized .01-.13]

One collection of 13 Poll Tax receipts for Satero Leo Gonzales from 1924-1947. He voted in Nye County and Lincoln County Virginia.

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You Fight & Die But Can't Vote at 18

One pin reading "You Fight & Die But Can't Vote at 18" dated circa 1969-1970. The reference to fighting and dying refers to the draft age of 18 while the voting age was 21.

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 31, 1944. He received letters from them and Arvilla Good, who asked what he wanted for Christmas. He recommended she call Susan. He went to a U.S.O...

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to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 18, 1944. Mentions registering to vote from abroad.

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Nye County, Nevada poll tax receipt for Satero Leo Gonzales

One poll tax reciept for Satero Leo Gonzales of Nye County Nevada dated January 25, 1924. The tax for 3 dollars was collected by the Tonopah Mining Company of Nevada, and signed by Linda Giebest, County Auditor, W.H. Thomas County Assessor, and...

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Nye County, Nevada poll tax receipt for Satero Leo Gonzales

One poll tax reciept for Satero Leo Gonzales of Nye County Nevada dated February 10, 1925. The tax for 3 dollars was collected by the Tonopah Mining Company of Nevada, and signed by Linda Giebest, County Auditor, W.H. Thomas County Assessor, and...

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Nye County, Nevada poll tax receipt for Satero Leo Gonzales

One poll tax reciept for Satero Leo Gonzales of Nye County Nevada dated February 10, 1926. The tax for 3 dollars was collected by the Tonopah Mining Company of Nevada, and signed by Linda Giebest, County Auditor, W.H. Thomas County Assessor, and...

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