U.S. Presidential Election (2008) and Inauguration Collection

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U.S. Presidential Election (2008) and Inauguration Collection

2008-2009

https://www.unf.edu/library/specialcollections/manuscripts/collections/U_S__Presidential_Election_(2008)_and_Inauguration_Collection_.aspx

The collection contains primary resources and ephemera which document the historic 2008 United States Presidential Election and the Inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009 as the 44th President of the United States. Print materials include selective copies of campaign brochures, magazines, and full newspapers, articles and newsclippings. The contents of the collection include both local (Jacksonville, Florida) and national news items. Memorabila consists of local campaign posters and signs, and buttons and apparel. In totality, the collection provides insight, commentary, and documentation on a pivotal event in United States history, and it serves as an educational resource for informative data not readily available elsewhere.

3 linear feet

eng, Latn

University of North Florida, Carpenter Library, Thomas G. Carpenter Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11621791

University of North Florida, Carpenter Library, Thomas G. Carpenter Library

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