1982

Lehrman, Lewis, 1938-

Object

Title: Make New York Safer Again

One tape dispenser with a printed sticker pasted on. The object is in the shape of a heart. Text on the sticker reads, "Make New York Safer Again."

GLC10073

1982

Lehrman, Lewis, 1938-

Object

Title: A Leader to Make New York Work Again

One tape dispenser with a printed sticker pasted on. The object is in the shape of a heart. Text on the sticker reads, "A Leader to Make New York Work Again." Tape is still installed inside the object.

GLC10074

November 8, 1944

Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Betty and all

One letter addressed to Betty Adams from John M. Everhart dated November 8, 1944. Describes his visit and time spent in Paris. Reflects on the U.S. presidential election results.

GLC10048.49

1912

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Object

Title: First Voters Club

One button with the image of President Theodore Roosevelt with text that reads, "First Voters Club."

GLC10067

1972

Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005

Object

Title: Catalyst for Change; Shirley Chisholm for President

One white button with red and blue text that reads, "Catalyst for Change; Shirley Chisholm for President."

GLC10068

1912

Bull Moose Party

Object

Title: Progressive Party

One blue button with yellow text printed that reads, "Progressive Party" with an illustration of a moose dated 1912.

GLC10066

September 22, 1928

Literary digest (New York, N.Y.)

Magazine

Title: The Literary Digest [Vol. 98, No. 12 (September 22, 1928)]

One printing of The Literary Digest dated September 22, 1928. Front cover contains an image of 'Dry Land Harvest' painted by J. Leo Fairbanks. Image is of farmers plowing hay. Headline on cover reads, "First Returns in Mammoth Presidential Poll of 19,000,000 Voters." Contains various articles, poems, essays related to daily life, elections, immigration, international affairs, literature, religion, finances, transportation and miscellaneous.

GLC10083

1940

Rankin, Jeannette, 1880-1973

Business card

Title: Jeannette Rankin for Congress

One advertisting card with text that reads, "Jeannette Rankin for Congress," dated circa 1940. Contains a portrait of Rankin. States that she is running under the Republican Party. Running for Congress Club.

GLC10089

December 19, 1921

Public Ledger (Philadelphia, Penn.)

Newspaper

Title: Public Ledger [Vol. CLXXIL, No. 86 (December 19, 1921)]

One issue of the Public Ledger dated December 19, 1921. Contains local, international, financial and political news articles as well as advertisments.

GLC09620.439

November 5, 2008

New York Times (New York, N.Y.)

Newspaper

Title: New York Times [Vol. CLVIII, No. 54,485 (November 5, 2008)]

One issue of the New York Times dated November 5, 2008. Front page contains the presidential election results when President Barack Obama was elected.

GLC09620.440

28 July 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated July 28, 1944. He updates them on the mail he has received including two letters from them, one from Thomas William Gassert, one from June Walter and one From Dick Miller in which he mentions Dominick. He thanks his parents for the newspaper clippings he enjoys news from home. He also gives his opinion on the longevity of the war. He doesn't believe it will be over any time soon. He comments that he would be okay with the president getting reelected until the war is over at which point he should…

GLC09611.346

31 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. dance and movie recently. He also received letters from Jo Gassert, Dottie Erickson and Doris Bixler. He mentioned the supplement in the newspaper, commenting that if it was just a summary not to send it. He gets pretty good news where he is. He has yet to hear from Robert Winemiller but he’s going to send him a Christmas card soon. He also…

GLC09611.377

7 November 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 7, 1944. He mentions the election and hearing news of who is winning each state on the radio. He mentions his surprise that Raymond was handing out buttons and going to rally dinners. He reports that their last letter arrived and the stamp was not canceled. He also received letters from Edna, Ed Zell, and Mary the girl from Chicago. Mary is currently in Brooklyn with her aunt and uncle and wants him to visit when he gets home. Ed mentioned that Helen Peters is getting married in Texas. Edna…

GLC09611.378

1964

Crane, Philip Miller, 1930-2014

Typed document

Title: 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 the answers to the questions.

GLC09914

1938

Citizens Union of Massachusetts

Booklet

Title: 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 Attorney race for Middlesex County. There is also information on two questions that will be on the ballot; Annual vs, Biennial Sessions of the Legislature, and Married Women in Public Service Jobs. Includes information on Sybil H. Holmes the first woman elected to the Massachusetts Senate.

GLC09923

July 1960

Democratic National Convention

Printed document

Title: [General Admission Ticket to Democratic National Convention]

One General Admission ticket to the Democratic National Convention for July 1960, Third Session.

GLC09899.01

1960

Pamphlet

Title: Minority Report as to that portion of the proposed platform entitled 'Civil Rights' Presented on Behalf of: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Virginia

One pamphlet entitled "Minority Report as to that portion of the proposed platform entitled 'Civil Rights' Presented on Behalf of: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi and Virginia" dated 1960.

GLC09899.02

12 July 1960

Democratic National Convention

Pamphlet

Title: The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign Policy, World Trade Immigration, The Underdeveloped World, The Atlantic Community, The Communist World, The United Nations, Economic Growth, An End to Tight Money, Control of Inflation, Full Employment, Aid to Depressed Areas, Discrimination in Employment, Collective Bargaining, Planning For Automation, Minimum Wages, Agriculture, Small Business,…

GLC09899.03

3 October 1920

Independent Corporation

Magazine

Title: 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 Brown Bristol, The Battle of Blanc Mont by Captain Joseph Mills Hanson, Rheumatism? There's No Such Disease! by William Brady M.D. Republicans Who Will Vote for Cox, Why Vote For Harding by Talcott Williams, Why Vote For Cox by Norman Hapgood, Knocking the Bottom out of British Business by Edwin B. Slosson, Cold Comfort for a Million Miners (…

GLC09912

21 September 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

Personal letter in which Ellery describes a man named Mr. Otis as "a mellifluous, pathetic speaker" and explains his views on the relationship between business activities and intellectual improvement as well as the proverbial saying "laugh and be fat." Discusses the current political climate, the non-importation act, relations with Britain, and duty collection. Mentions the alarm in Newport caused by the presence of three British frigates and the possibility of being attacked. Also concerns Ellery's uncertainty about the upcoming presidential election. Written shortly before the…

GLC03841

2 January 1851

Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Augustus Stansbury

Adams writes to Stansbury, editor of the "Free Soil Courier" in Burlington, Vermont. Attests "the report of what I said at the Convention in the eighth District, which nominated Mr. Mann, is misrepresented, as every thing is misrepresented which comes from the free soil men" (possibly referring to Horace Mann). Seeks to explain his position to Stansbury, arguing that he did not denounce the Democratic Party, but "I did intimate very distinctly that with the other class in both parties, the old, resolute, proslavery set, who consider the maintenance of the country to depend upon the…

GLC03863

1861-1865, 1866-1902

Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918

Header Record

Title: Collection of Joseph M. Maitland, G company, 95th regiment, Ohio, infantry [Decimalized .001-.258]

Maitland (1839-1918) was a pro-Union Democrat. His correspondence discusses the war and politics. Maitland's collection includes commentary on the 1863 political campaign for Governor of Ohio, Morgan's Raid, religious matters (Baptists in Ohio), the Peninsula Campaign, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Vallandigham, Nathan B. Forrest, black soldiers, assassination of Lincoln, and mustering out. Includes a Hymn Book, 3 military papers, 28 pre-war items (letters and documents) and 88 post-war or undated letters or documents.

GLC03523.10

1862-1865

Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913

Header Record

Title: Collection of Dolphus Damuth, D company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry [Decimalized .01-.86]

Damuth's letters include the following topics: Vicksburg, General Banks, black troops (of whom he approved), the presidential election of 1864 (pro-Lincoln), the Red River campaign. He also reports news from Chattanooga and Atlanta from afar.

GLC03523.14

1861-1865

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Andrew Knox, B company, 1st regiment, Connecticut, heavy artillery] [Decimalized .01-.23]

Knox served as Lieutenant in the 1st Connecticut Artillery. The letters discuss the sieges of Yorktown and Petersburg, support Lincoln's re-election, condemn McClellan's Peace Platform, and mention William, a freeman working for McClellan as a servant. States that William was the most consistent "Christian" he ever met.

GLC03523.20

1862-1865

Allison, Eben, fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Eben Allison, A company, 15th regiment, Pennsylvania, cavalry] [Decimilized .001-.126]

Allison served in the 15th Pa. Cavalry, "Anderson's Cavalry." Allison's correspondence mentions Murfreesboro (Stones River), Chattanooga, second battle of Dalton (in Georgia against Confederate General Wheeler), Nashville, guerillas, the Presidential election of 1864, and Parson Brownlow. The collection also includes telegraphs, a rare broadside and a cardboard note to his father. Excellent battle and political content.

GLC03523.24