1880

Printed document

Title: [The Peoples Money]

Same as GLC03972.20

GLC03972.19

1880

Printed document

Title: [The Peoples Money]

Same as GLC03972.19

GLC03972.20

21 October 1886

Bellangee, J., fl. 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Chas. R. Riggs

GLC03972.21

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: What Every Canvasser Should Know

One pamphlet entitled, "What Every Canvasser Should Know," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in 1944. Prepared as a canvasser guide for the 1944 elections. Advises canvassers to think in terms of marketing; be active within their communities; to be informed of issues; and conversation tips related to election discussions.

GLC09640.029

1944

CIO Political Action Committee

Pamphlet

Title: Speakers Manual

One pamphlet entitled, "Speakers Manual," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Advises the reader on the best methods for topic discussion while canvassing.

GLC09640.030

August 1945

Committee for Georgia

Pamphlet

Title: Your Part in Georgia's Politics.

One pamphlet entitled, "Your Part in Georgia's Politics" printed by Committee for Georgia dated August 1945. A resource for statewide elections in Georgia. Illustrates if the Supreme Court is upholding the constitutional right of African-Americans to vote in all party primaries. Details salaries and term limits of representatives and senators. Also lists voting results by county for the 1942 elections.

GLC09640.047

1944

Committee of Editors and Writers of the South

Pamphlet

Title: Voting Restrictions in the 13 Southern States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Restrictions in the 13 Southern States, A Report," by the Committee of Editors and Writers of the South in 1944. Gives voting information for thirteen southern states such as poll times, compensation, voting requirements, absentee voting, voter turnout from previous elections, and expected African American voter turnout. Includes illustrations.

GLC09640.048

January 1947

Journal of Negro History

Pamphlet

Title: Journal of Negro History [Vol. XXXII, No.1 (January 1947)]

One edition of "The Journal of Negro History" edited by Carter G. Woodson dated January 1947. Includes articles pertaining to the annual meeting of the "Association for the Study of Negro Life and History," African American deaths in the Civil War, African Americans in the election of 1922, self-government in British Nigeria, admission of African Americans into the Society of Friends and book reviews.

GLC09640.105

December 1949

Journalism Quarterly

Pamphlet

Title: Journalism Quarterly [December 1949]

One edition of Journalism Quarterly dated December 1949. Material in publication related to media and race. Articles cover topics of the Presidential Election of 1948, and African-Americans in journalism.

GLC09640.106

16 March 1968

McCarthy, Eugene, fl. 1968

Header Record

Title: [Circular letter from McCarthy for President campaign and RPM: Martin Luther King Jr., March 16, 1968 Speaks to the California Democratic Council] [Decimalized .01-.02]

One circular letter campaigning to Senator Eugene McCarthy to be elected as president. A quote by Martin Luther King Jr. is used. Housed separately is a recording of Dr. King's speech to the California Democratic Council. (found in Folder 5)

GLC09641.15

1972

Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005

Poster

Title: "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed.

Collection of two posters dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed," created for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign.

GLC09721

16 March 1968

McCarthy, Eugene, fl. 1968

Document

Title: [Circular letter from McCarthy for President campaign]

One undated circular letter of the McCarthy for President campaign. Item lists his stances on human rights, jobs, education, housing and civil rights. Includes a quote from Martin Luther King Jr., from a CDC meeting on March 16, 1968.

GLC09641.15.01

16 March 1968

King, Martin Luther Jr., 1929-1968

Record, Phonograph

Title: [RPM: Martin Luther King Jr., March 16, 1968 Speaks to the California Democratic Council]

One 33 1/3 RPM or flexi-disk recording of Martin Luther King Jr., speaking at the California Democratic Council meeting on March 16, 1968. This recording was pressed by the McCarthy for President campaign.

GLC09641.15.02

1972

Object

Title: If I were 18 I'd Vote for Pres. Nixon

One campaign button dated 1972. Button reads, "If I were 18 I'd Vote for Pres. Nixon."

GLC09749

1964

Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973

Object

Title: If I Were 21 I'd Vote for Johnson

One campaign button dated 1964. Button reads, "If I were 21 I'd Vote for Johnson." From Lyndon Johnson's 1964 presidential campaign.

GLC09750

1864

National Union Executive Committee

Broadside

Title: Who Shall Be Vice-President? Shall He Be A Loyal or Disloyal Man?

A broadside entitled "Who Shall Be Vice-President? Shall He Be A Loyal or Disloyal Man?," published in 1864. This broadside discusses the loyalty, leadership, and courage of Vice Presidential candidate Andrew Johnson. It compares the voting record of Vice Presidential candidate, George H. Pendleton, to Johnson's voting record. The broadside reminds the reader that the seat of vice president is as important as the President. The broadside uses the example of the 1840 election of General Harrison who died two months after his inauguration. Vice President John Tyler became president, and then…

GLC09667

26 October 1912

Republican National Committee

Printed document

Title: [1912 Taft presidential advertisement]

One presidential advertisement for Taft's reelection printed in the "Saturday Evening Post" dated October 26, 1912. The one-paged print out is an endorsement of William Howard Taft by the Republican National Committee. Text refers to candidate Woodrow Wilson as a "danger and William Howard Taft as "safety." It recalls the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act signed by Taft. It was given unwarranted critcism and proved to be beneficial for the economy in the long run.

GLC09670

10 May 1882

Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Annie Nowlan Savery

One letter addressed to Annie Nowlan Savery from Susan B. Anthony dated New York, May 10, 1882. Requests that she notify her when she has arrived home. Asks that she report to Rachel G. Foster who will be traveling with May Wright Sewall from North Pennsylvania to Indianapolis. Language used by Anthony alludes to fighting a battle whereby she refers to an "enemy," "ammunition," "war." Also mentions the need to raise $10,000 for a women's suffrage campaign.

GLC09755

February 15, 1964

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: to John P. Warwick

One letter to John P. Warwick from Dwight D. Eisenhower dated February 15, 1964. Pertains to Warwick's dislike for 1964 Republican Party nominees for President, Mark Hatfield and Pete Dominick. Eisenhower states that he had suggested the two men run for election in 1962.

GLC09763

09 October 1884

Goldsmith, J.S., fl. 1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Fessenden

One letter addressed to Samuel Fessenden from J.S. Goldsmith dated October 9, 1884. Requests compensation for a pamphlet printed by Goldsmith campaigning against Cleveland's stance on adulteration.

GLC09762.02

1884

Goldsmith, J.S., fl. 1884

Header Record

Title: [Papers related to J.S. Goldsmith][Decimalized .01-.02]

Papers related to J.S. Goldsmith dated 1884. Consists of a pamphlet created to oppose Grover Cleveland's stance on food adulteration during his presidential election. Also includes a letter requesting payment for creating this pamphlet.

GLC09762

1948

unknown, fl. 1948

Document

Title: 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.

GLC09881

1900

Williams, Neville, fl. 1900

Poster

Title: The Issue - 1900 Liberty Justice Humanity

GLC09882

16 April 1884- 22 April 1885

Keppler & Schwarzmann

Book

Title: 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 Mulligan letters. The issues also contain other humorous cartoons concerning fashion, social norms, and other current events.

GLC09892

1957

Journal of Negro Education

Book

Title: 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, voting in Kentucky, Louisiana, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama and other states.

GLC09640.101