13 November 1864

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They heard Lincoln carried every state but three. Elliot's uncle is sick. One of his fellow soldiers died. They will have monthly inspection on Monday.

GLC02167.37

October 21, 1864

Drowne, Byron P., 1848-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Letter from 16-year-old Drowne to his mother, written on the USS "Catalpa" off Charleston. He says he did not have time to have his picture taken in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Reports no late war news, only that there will be no more fighting in his quarter for the winter. He says "I wish they would send someone here to take this place [Charleston] for they have been at it long enough to take it forty times[.] they say that Admiral Farragut has gone home sick & is not going to take charge of the N.A.B. Squadron." He says he will be out of the Navy in 10 months and that he will never…

GLC01008.02.01

circa 1900-1929

Map

Title: Upper-Silesian Plebiscite-Area

Final Results of the Plebiscite shown by districts.

GLC02766.009

May 1921

Firich, Charles T., fl. 1921

Book

Title: Polish Character of Upper Silesia

Includes Treaty of Versailles and several maps and diagrams relating to the Plebiscite voting results.

GLC02766.017

circa 1900-1929

Typed document

Title: Results of the Plebiscite [French]

Includes population, total number of votes, percentage of votes of the population, etc.

GLC02766.043

29 April 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: Comission Interalliee De Gouvernement Et De Plebiscite De Haute-Silesie [French]

The results of the plebiscite vote, analysis of the three zones and their industries.

GLC02766.050

circa 1900-1929

Typed manuscript

Title: Dispositions concernant la remise par la Commission Interalliee de Gouvernement et de Plebisicite de Haute-Silesie [French]

Concerning the territories attributed to Germany and Poland as a result of the Treaty of Versailles. Includes public services, jurisdiction, postal service, telegraph services, and raw materials.

GLC02766.054

12 December 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: [Silesia]

A brief history of Silesia and the conflict and the voting results. Includes diagram.

GLC02766.057

14 September 1864

Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Brother

Bradbury writes passionately about 1864 election politics, expressing disdain for the campaigns of Gen. McClellan and Gen. Frémont, and suggesting that Lincoln is "entitled" to reelection. He also comments on Union forces capturing Mobile, AL and Atlanta, GA, and he gives the prices of food staples.

GLC03523.39.06

1968

Humphrey, Hubert H., 1911-1978

Typed document

Title: Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey Answers Your Questions

A transcript of reporter questions and Humphrey's responses from various press events during the spring of 1968. He answers questions on topics such as his "liberal credentials," "the revolt in the ghettos," "rural and urban poverty," and "relations with Communist countries"

GLC09565.05

9 May 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (9 May 1969)

The first issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It includes quotes from Vice President Humphrey, as well as information on his standing in the polls, who has endorsed him, and what his wife, Muriel, is like.

GLC09565.06

16 May 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (16 May 1969)

The second issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. Includes accounts of his victories at state conventions, his comments to the United Autoworker Convention, and the responses of columnists and pollsters to his campaign.

GLC09565.07

23 May 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (23 May 1969)

The third issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey, with headlines about Humphrey's standing in the Gallup Poll, his endorsements by columnists and political figures, and his campaign strategy developments.

GLC09565.08

30 May 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (30 May 1969)

The fourth issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It has information about Humphrey's lead with delegates and in the Louis Harris poll, about his visit to his South Dakota hometown, and about Robert Kennedy's attacks on him. It also includes a list of recent endorsements.

GLC09565.09

29 July 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Newspaper

Title: Victory '68: News from United Democrats for Humphrey (29 July 1968)

The 29 July issue of the Victory '68 newsletter advocating the election of Vice Presient Hubert Humphrey to the presidency. It contains Humphrey's stances on and recent action involving aid to farmers, urban regeneration, gun control, and the draft. It also has information on his standing in the polls and recent endoresements.

GLC09565.11

29 July 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Typed document

Title: Vice President Backs Freedom Of Choice For Democrats

A press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, containing a lengthy statement from Humphrey about the selection of the Democratic nominee. Humphrey advocates in favor of an open convention, in which each delegate can vote for whichever candidate he so chooses.

GLC09565.12

31 July 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Typed document

Title: Vice President Humphrey in Televised Talks Advocates Marshall Plan for the Cities and Programs for Civil Order and Justice

A press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, which focuses on Humphrey's statements in favor of a Marshall Plan for U.S. cities and of a separate effort to protect civil order and justice. He supports an end to riots, stricter gun control laws, stiffer drug trafficing penalities, organization of "councils of civil peace," and a strengthening of police forces. Finally he calls for more complete, free public education for all students.

GLC09565.13

3 August 1968

United Democrats for Humphrey

Typed document

Title: Vice President Humphrey's Travels Keep Him In Close Touch With Americans and Key Nations Overseas

A short press release from the United Democrats for Humphrey, explaining the Vice President's extensive travel and calling attention to the extent to which this travel has demonstrated his commitment to Americans throughout the country and to U.S. foreign allies.

GLC09565.14

1968

Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie, fl. 1968

Poster

Title: Remember...a vote for Nixon is a vote for Agnew

A small poster featuring a photograph of Richard Nixon waving with Spiro Agnew. Created by the Citizens for Humphrey-Muskie, it seeks to discourage voters from voting for the Nixon-Agnew ticket.

GLC09565.15

5 November 1968

Printed document

Title: Humphrey-Muskie Election Night Headquarters DNC- Citizens

A pass to enter the election-night festivities at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. It bears a large stamp, which reads "DNC-Citizens."

GLC09565.16

5 November 1968

Printed document

Title: Humphrey-Muskie Election Night Headquarters DNC- Citizens

Two passes to enter the election-night festivities at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. They bear large stamps, which read "Official."

GLC09565.17

29 April 1960

Joel T. Broyhill campaign

Typed document

Title: The Virginia Gentleman. [Final edition (April 29, 1960)]

The final edition of The Virginia Gentleman, "a non-political newspaper dedicated to the election of Joel T. Broyhill." Miniature in size, this "newspaper" includes information on the Representative's political stances, comical editorials, and an invitation for members of the press to come to a party at his house.

GLC09565.02

1 July 1968

U.S. news & world report book

Printed document

Title: "The Hubert Humprey Report" in U.S. News & World Report

A photo-copied article from U.S. News & World Report about Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who was running for president. It includes information about his education, family, finances, and political career. It explains his voting record on war and defense, labor legislation, foreign affairs, domestic programs, riots and crime, Vietnam, the Great Society, and business.

GLC09565.10

5 November 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. After writing of how perfect they are for one another, she turns to the results of the presidential election and expresses her approval.

GLC09571.10

1963

Leflore County Mississippi Democratic Committee

Printed document

Title: Instructions Re: Unregistered Negro Applicants to Vote in Democratic Primary

A document containing instructions for polling officals in Greenwood and Itta Bena, Mississippi on how to handle unregistered African American applicants at polling stations. Reciting Section 3114, Miss. Code 1942, calls on polling officials to prevent the disruption of other voters and to "be careful to follow the law," to prevent the success of any law suits that may be brought against them by the Attorney General of the United States. This document contains instructions to discourage unregistered African American's from attempting to register or casting a ballot. Several lines on the…

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