2 November 1864

Ubil, Frederick, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Reeser

Apologizes for not writing sooner, and for Si not writing. Mentions that Si is unhappy here because he doesn't have a girl yet but he is looking at two or three and will soon be all right. Writes that many of his friends have quit and moved away. Discusses a political meeting they had on Friday where the union spoke. Says that there is another meeting tomorrow and the Democrats will speak, or the "smut machine as the unnion speaker calls them." Writes that the election is on Tuesday and "after that the country is saved so the speakers said on both sides if they voted for there men."…

GLC03523.43.16

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

20 October 1958

United Press International

Photograph

Title: President Eisenhower in California

One wirephoto released by United Press International, dated October 20, 1958. Shows President Eisenhower shaking hands in the back of a car. According to the embedded press release Eisenhower visited Los Angeles at the start of a two day campaign trip on behalf of Californian Republicans. In the front seat of the car is Governor Godwin Knight, next to Eisenhower is Senator William Knowland. The back is stamped with United Press International information.

GLC09677.86

29 October 1973

Blair, Wanda, fl. 1973-1974

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Wanda Blair to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Blair writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She mentions she is a Republican writes, "I am a Republican and I am ashamed of it."

GLC09613.02.0014

7 November 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Victory Rally

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated November 7, 1956. Shows a crowd of people with President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon standing on a stage. Eisenhower and Nixon are waving to the crowd. The press release in the photo reports that it is a view of the victory party at Republican election headquarters after Eisenhower's re-election as President. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.15

14 May 1957

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Typed letter signed

Title: to Robert D. Moran

A typed letter from Senator John F. Kennedy to Robert D. Moran dated May 14, 1957. Kennedy is writing to Moran in response to a letter concerning the minimum voting age. Kennedy believes that the matter of voting age should continue to be determined by the individual states. He writes that he has met many people below the age of 21 who would be as well qualified to vote as they would be in a few years. Kennedy thanks Moran for writing and assures him that his views on legislative questions are always welcome. Moran is the president of the Young Republican Club of Springfield, Massachusetts.

GLC09784

1952-1963

Header Record

Title: [Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677

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

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

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

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Zachariah Chandler

One engraving entititled "Zachariah Chandler" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Zachariah Chandler. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0238

10 April 1967

American Jewish Committee

Typed document

Title: The American Jewish Committee, Release Statement

One newsletter dated April 10, 1967 released by the American Jewish Committee. Related to a report on the 1966 election based on the race of the voters. Refers to the pamphlet "1966 Elections: A Political Patchwork," [see GLC09640.005]. Breaks down the results by states where elected candidates are described as either win or loss for racism.

GLC09640.006

14 July 1980

Scott, Allan Y., fl. 1980

Photograph

Title: [Equal Rights Amendment supporters protest at the 1980 Republican National Convention]

One photograph taken by Allan Y. Scott dated July 14, 1980. Shows protesters demonstrating their support for the Equal Rights Amendment at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, the site of the 1980 Republican National Convention. One protester holds a sign that reads, "Sorry, GOP - E.R.A. is Here to Stay!"

GLC09795.08

1856

Kelley, William D., 1814-1890

Pamphlet

Title: An Address Delivered by Hon. William D. Kelley at Girard Avenue, Above Eleventh St. on October 3rd, 1856

Published by "Philadelphia Morning Times", No. 3. Discusses various topics including the character of the Republican Party, threats of dissolution of the Union, and emigration from the South to the North. Includes a map of the U.S. showing "free states", "slave states", and coveted territories.

GLC01265.05

1861

Merrick, R.T., fl. 1859-1860

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of R.T. Merrick, Delivered Before the Illinois State Democratic Convention at Springfield, Illinois, January 16, 1861

Published by S.P. Rounds' Steam Book and Job Printing House. Includes resolutions adopted by the Illinois State Democratic Convention. In his speech, Merrick blames the dissolution of the Union on the "bitter, vindictive, fanatical and uncompromising spirit of the abolitionists of the North." Criticizes the Republican party, particularly Abraham Lincoln by stating that " they are ready to maintain the integrity of a party platform at the expense of the integrity of the Union."

GLC01265.09

September 1860

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Pamphlet signed

Title: Speech of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, in vindication of the policy of the framers of the Constitution and the principles of the Republican Party. . .

Title continues "Delivered in the Cooper Institute, Feb. 27th, 1860, issued by the Young Men's Republican Union (659 Broadway, New York) with notes by Charles C. Nott & Cephas Brainerd." Signed by Nott and Brainerd on title page. Printed by George F. Nesbitt & Co., Printers and Stationers, New York. Includes a list of the board members of the Young Men's Republican Union. In the speech, Lincoln addresses the most pressing issue of the day, slavery, and attacks the view put forth by Stephen Douglas and others that slavery was founded by the forefathers of the country. He examines…

GLC04471.03

1868

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Pamphlet

Title: Speeches of General U.S. Grant, Republican candidate for the 18th president of the United States, being extracts from speeches, letters, orders, military and state papers

Speeches by Grant pertain to a variety of subjects such as :The extracts chosen vary in subject. Some of the topics included are acceptance of the Republican nomination, feelings toward enslaved people being aided by the military, Black troops, defeat and surrender of General Lee, reconstruction, General Sheridan's and Secretary Stanton's removals, and military control of Western steamboat traffic. Published by the Union Republic Congressional Executive Committee.

GLC01265.29

1868

Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875

Pamphlet

Title: The republican and democratic parties: what they have done, and what they propose to do

Published by the Union Republican Congressional Committee. Speech given at the Republican Mass meeting at Bangor, Maine on August 27, 1868. Discusses Republican and Democratic parties by comparing their histories, platforms, and candidates. Encourages members of the audience to vote and to hold both parties to the "highest moral standards." Also includes the platform adopted by the National Republican Party Convention in Chicago, 1868.

GLC01265.34

1866

Kelley, William D., 1814-1890

Pamphlet

Title: The dangers and duties of the hour: an address delivered at concert hall

Published by Chronicle Book and Job Print. Denounces president Andrew Johnson as an untrustworthy leader and one who easily pardons traitors, primarily Southern rebels. Includes a letter written to Kelley by Governor W.G. Brownlow of Tennessee as a testament of Johnson's betrayal of the Union.

GLC01265.24

14 September 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. He has not received any mail dated before 12 September for ten days as the rebel attacks have disrupted the mail service. He thinks that a rebel named Wheeler is to blame for all of the attacks. He wonders if there is any relation between him and the rebel. It has been over two years and he thought the rebellion would have been stopped by now but the fight continues on. Writes that if the North had a unified front and had there been no copperheads the war would be over. He hopes that the Republican Party will get Abraham Lincoln elected again.…

GLC07460.100

18 September 1874

Wills, David, fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William M. Sherry

Lincoln's Gettysburg host writes Hon. William M. Sherry. "I have heard Republicans & Democrats here discussing the probabilities of your election in this Congressional District if you were an independent candidate for Congress and received the support of the Republican party of the district. It seems to be conceded by many knowing ones that you would be elected."

GLC09170

27 July 1872

Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John W. Frughs

Writes shortly after being nominated as Grant's Vice President. "I find your note and the Platform of 'The Young Men's Continental League' ...I have long hoped and believed that the people inhabiting the North American Continent will be united under one Government in one nation. I have faith in our Republican Government, in our free Institutions, in our Christian Civilization, and in our people, and I believe that peace, Law; order and Human brotherhood will be promoted by the unity of the people with their free consent in one nation. Time is needed to bring about this grand result, and I…

GLC09142

1860

Currier & Ives

Header Record

Title: Lithographs depicting Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin following their nomination as Republican candidates for President and Vice President respectively [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC02132