Don Michel papers : Southern Illinois Citizens for Perot, 1992-1993.

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Don Michel papers : Southern Illinois Citizens for Perot, 1992-1993.

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This collection documents Don Michel's work as coordinator of Southern Illinois Citizens for Perot. It includes correspondence with the statewide organization, Illinois Citizens for Perot, county coordinators, volunteers, and with the follow-on organizations United We Stand, America and United We Stand, Illinois; information about the petition drive to get Ross Perot on the Illinois ballot; reports of petition totals; address lists of volunteers; expense reimbursement requests; news clippings; buttons; and video clips of Ross Perot. Some correspondence reflects dissension among Perot supporters.

1.00 linear feet (1 box)

Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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Southern Illinois University, Morris Library

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