Michael Kelly Political Campaign Ephemera Collection, 1896 - 2008. Presidential Hopefuls Files, 1948 - 2008.

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Michael Kelly Political Campaign Ephemera Collection, 1896 - 2008. Presidential Hopefuls Files, 1948 - 2008.

1912 - 2008

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This series contains correspondence, bumper stickers, political posters, pamphlets, matchbooks, newsletters, political party platforms, sheet music, political cartoons, form letters, clippings, and periodicals related to major party hopefuls in presidential elections from 1912 to 2008. The series is strongest on the 1960 to 2000 campaigns. Areas of particular strength include material on candidates Robert Kennedy, Nelson Rockefeller, George Romney, Edward Kennedy, Gary Hart, Patrick Buchanan, Jesse Jackson, George Wallace, and Harold Stassen. Also documented are the issues and tactics used by presidential candidates and their campaigns during primary elections.

7 linear inches

eng, Latn

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