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Democratic Party election ticket
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Election Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1884 for the Democratic Party. Grover Cleveland was the presidential nominee and Thomas A. Hendricks was the vice presidential nominee. 2 copies.
Steuben Campaign Document, ser. A, no. 1
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, "Why we are for LaFollette! Campaign Document," issued by the Steuben National Campaign Committee in New York, New York.
National Association of Merchant Tailors of America circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter sent from the President of the National Association of Merchant Tailors of America, Charles H. Taft, discouraging members from voting for La Follette in the presidential election. This document is published by the National Association of Merchant Tailors of America in Erie, Pennsylvania and dated October 29, 1924.
Vote yes for a forest preserve district for Champaign County poster
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1935 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster encouraging citizens to "Vote Yes for the Formation of a Forest Preserve District for Champaign County," Illinois circa 1935. 2 copies.
To the Voters of St. Clair County leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 10 pages | 1842 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "To the Voters of St. Clair County" in which Gustavus Koerner defends himself against false political campaign charges. 5 copies.
Unknown ballot
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An unknown political party ballot split in half listing candidates possibly from the Democratic Party. This ballot includes Democrat candidate Norman L. Jones running for Governor of Illinois in the election of 1924.
Take This to the Polls: Voters' League Recommendations
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular entitled, "Take This to the Polls: Voters' League Recommendations," advertising the organization's preferred candidates in the primary election on March 18, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Illinois Democrat: State Democratic Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1952 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Illinois Democrat: State Democratic Ticket Supported by Record of Outstanding Accomplishment" published by the Democratic State Central Committee in Springfield, Illinois. This February 1952 issue includes various articles supporting the re-election of Governor Stevenson and the Democratic Party platform.
A Business Man for Mayor: F. M. Leslie
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "A Business Man for Mayor, F. M. Leslie, Candidate for Republican Nomination for Mayor." This document advertises F. M. Leslie's campaign for the mayoral primary election in Chicago, Illinois on March 11, 1924.
To the Voters of Old St. Clair County leaflet
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1842 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A leaflet entitled "To the Voters of Old St. Clair County" published by "A Brother Democrat" on July 29, 1842. This address encourages Democrats to rally against "whiggery" in the upcoming election.
Charles T. Stevenson State Treasurer nominee handbill
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill "to all Trade Unionists and Friends of Labor in this State," promoting the nomination of Republican Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington, Illinois for State Treasurer of Illinois in the primary election of 1924. 15 copies.
Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra: Republican and Democratic platforms
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1868 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A clipping from the "Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra" presenting the Republican and Democratic Party platforms in the election of 1868. The Republican National Convention gathered on May 20, 1868 in Chicago, Illinois.
To the Voters of Hancock County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1830 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of Hancock County" from Mark Aldrich stating his political views on various subjects before the election.
To the Voters of the Third Congressional District
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of the Third Congressional District" informing citizens of the recent Benjamin Mills scandal and urging them to pardon him for his misconduct. The circular is signed by Marion and Henry, each expressing political views on the subject for the upcoming election in Marion County, Illinois.
Republican Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Republican Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1884 for the Republican Party. James G. Blaine was the presidential nominee and John A. Logan was the vice presidential nominee.
New York election newspaper clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of newspaper article describing the New York election history compared to the 1884 election.
An Old Relic
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of a newspaper article entitled "An Old Relic" including a Republican election ticket in 1856. This article highlights the historical significance of the political party candidates during the election of 1884.
Hodge in Prison...Because Stratton Flunked clipping
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1956 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping reprinted from the Collinsville Herald, August 1, 1956 issue and entitled "Hodge in Prison...Because Stratton Flunked" by State Senator James O. Monroe. In this article, Monroe attempts to associate Stratton with the Hodge scandal in order to ruin his reputation in Stratton's re-election campaign for Governor in 1956.
The Tax Relief Amendment to Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1930 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A copy of a handbill entitled "The Tax Relief Amendment to Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois Proposed by the Fifty-Sixth General Assembly" issued by Clarence N. Isaacson, Rock Island County Clerk's Office. County Clerk Isaacson sent this copy to Mary Stauduhar. He sent additional copies to all voters in Rock Island, Illinois on November 4, 1930.
Herbert C. Smith Republican Candidate for Alderman handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1935 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "Herbert C. Smith Republican Candidate for Alderman in the Fifth Ward" in which candidate Herbert C. Smith encourages constituents to re-elect him as Alderman on April 16, 1935. This election was possibly held in Rock Island, Illinois.
Republican National Committee circular
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular from the Republican National Committee to Raymond F. Bacon in New York, N.Y. The document encourages Bacon's support for President Coolidge's re-election in 1924 and requests monetary donations through an additional form.
Chemists Coolidge and Dawes Committee circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter from Raymond F. Bacon, Chairman of the Chemists Coolidge and Dawes Committee to the "Chemists of America," encouraging them to monetarily support Coolidge and Dawes for re-election in 1924. This letter is dated October 18, 1924.
Convention Call circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter from the Executive Committee Illinois State Conference for Progressive Political Action to "all Labor Unions, Farm Organizations, Co-operative Societies, and other Progressive Groups and Individuals in the State of Illinois" encouraging them to attend the pro-LaFollette convention at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This letter is dated July 8, 1924.
Specimen Ballot for Champaign County
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A "Specimen Ballot for an Election to be held June 2, 1924" in Champaign County, Illinois. The ballot lists four political parties (Republican, Democratic, Socialist, and Farmer-Labor Party) and their respective candidate for "Judge of the Supreme Court: Third Supreme Judicial District." 2 copies.
Governor Len Small and Oscar E. Carlstrom election circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular presenting the "reasons why Governor Len Small should be nominated and re-elected" and Oscar E. Carlstrom's promises to "protect the people's interests" in the upcoming 1924 election.
To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular from Henry Eddy "To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County" encouraging support for his election to "the office of Delegate to the Convention" and stating his position on amending the Constitution. This circular was published in Shawneetown, Illinois on March 29, 1847.
Elezioni politiche pel 1876 : relazione della commissione elettorale approvata nell'adunanza generale dei socj del 17 ottobre 1876
Multi-Page Item | 14 pages | 1876 | Digital Rare Book Collection
Democrat Party election ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Election Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Democratic Party. Grover Cleveland was the presidential nominee and Allen G. Thurman was the vice presidential nominee.
Republican Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Republican Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Republican Party. Benjamin Harrison was the presidential nominee and Levi P. Morton was the vice presidential nominee.
Union Labor Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1888 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Union Labor Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1888 for the Union Labor Party. Alson J. Streeter was the presidential nominee and Charles E. Cunningham was the vice presidential nominee.
Governor Len Small and his Administration
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Governor Small and His Administration" which includes a brief biography of Governor Len Small and a section supporting his re-election as Governor, entitled "He fights a good fight for the people." 2 copies.
Primary election question of prohibition clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A newspaper clipping entitled "Recommendations" describing the "Records of Candidates at the Primary Election, April 8 on the question of Prohibition Enforcement." The newspaper was printed by Craftsmen Printers in Chicago, Illinois.
Republican State Platform on Prohibition
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1930 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A flyer presenting the "Republican State Platform on Prohibition, adopted in Convention, August 22, 1930, at Springfield." The Republican Party promises "to vote consistently to carry out fully the expressed will of the people of their districts at the referendum on these questions of public policy in the election of November 4, 1930.
Steuben Campaign Document, ser. A, no. 4
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, "LaFollette and the German Element Campaign Document," issued by the Steuben National Campaign Committee. This document presents, LaFollette's "eloquent response to the Address of the Notification Committee of the S.S.A." at the Steuben convention in Detroit, Michigan.
Steuben Campaign Document, ser. A, no. 3
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, "What has Made America Great? Campaign Document," issued by the Steuben National Campaign Committee. This document presents a speech by Senator Robert M. LaFollette, "delivered at Steuben Day Celebration before 25,000 people at Yankee Stadium, New York, September 21, 1924.
American Foreign Policy: A Democratic View
Multi-Page Item | 16 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, “American Foreign Policy: A Democratic View,” by Norman H. Davis, former Undersecretary of State. Davis discusses the differences in the Democrat and Republican Party's foreign policies as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, and the "open official international cooperation" platform of the 1924 Democratic Party.
Governor Henry Horner Rock Island County Facts pamphlet
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Gov. Henry Horner: Rock Island County Facts For Rock Island County People," published in Rock Island, Illinois. This document discusses Governor Henry Horner's successes for Rock Island County. The pamphlet states that "Rock Island Should Keep Faith with Governor Horner" and encourages citizens to vote for him in the 1936 election.
The Democratic Party and Labor
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, “The Democratic Party and Labor,” by William B. Wilson, former Secretary of Labor and Secretary-Treasurer United Mine Workers of America. Wilson includes the Labor records of the sixty-second, sixty-fourth, and sixty-fifth Congress and a "comparative analysis of the Party Platforms Affecting Labor's Demands" to persuade voters to "give their earnest and ...
Farmer Labor Party campaign fund circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter from C. E. Ruthenberg to an individual for the Farmer-Labor Party Campaign Fund in the election of 1924. A form entitled, "Make Your Contribution" is attached to the circular letter. This letter was printed by the Workers Party of America and is dated March 1, 1924.
Norman L. Jones for Governor flyer
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A flyer of Norman L. Jones for Governor of Illinois, advertising the principles he supports and the election on November 4, 1924.

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