Items | Digital Collections at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library

Showing 1–40 of 108 items

Dixon Weekly Herald--Extra: Republican and Democratic platforms

Illinois State Journal Extra voting report

The Echo Extra

E. L. Cavenee handbill

New York election newspaper clipping

Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington for State Treasurer handbill

German circular list of candidates for state and national offices

Official Democratic Text-Book for State Campaign for Use of Speakers and Party Workers

How the Farm Woman Can Reduce the High Cost of Living

Democratic Party and Socialist Party specimen ballots

Voters' League Pre-primary Report on Candidates for Common Council and County Board

Evanston City Election circular

Dr. Bakalis for State Superintendent circular letter

Rentschler for Illinois Governor circular letter

Illinois Voter, vol. 48, no. 9

Re-Elect William (Bill) Groves for Sheriff handbill

Illini Committee for Governor Shapiro circular letter

Winfield Scott Hancock advertising card

White Men Shall Rule America

Union Labor Ticket

Specimen Ballot for Champaign County

To the Independent Voters of Gallatin County

Dr. Cavenee for Coroner handbill

Edward J. Brundage postcard

To Our Young Americans!

Charles T. Stevenson State Treasurer nominee handbill

Primary election question of prohibition clipping

To the Voters of St. Clair County leaflet

The Tax Relief Amendment to Article IX of the Constitution of Illinois

Alice M. Dickey circular letter

Getting the Right Start

Illinois Democrat: State Democratic Ticket

Harry A. Little for County Clerk poster

Elect Gene Gilmore flyer

John A. Kirk Candidate for County Judge handbill

Illinois Democrat: Governor Stevenson's Sound Administration

R. B. Slocumb circular letter

To the Voters of Hancock County

To the Voters of Old St. Clair County leaflet

Vespasian Warner for governor poster

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.
Illinois State Journal Extra voting report
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1858 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A list of votes reported in the "Illinois State Journal Extra" published on November 27, 1858. This report includes the county, congressional, and district total vote counts as the "official vote of the state" in Springfield, Illinois.
The Echo Extra
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1836 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A special edition newspaper entitled "The Echo Extra" advertising a public meeting in Hancock County and recent election results. This newspaper was published on November 5, 1836.
E. L. Cavenee handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "A Doctor for a Doctor's Job," advertising Dr. E. L. Canvenee as the "Republican candidate for Coroner" in the primary election on April 8, 1924 in Champaign, Illinois.
New York election newspaper clipping
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)A clipping of newspaper article describing the New York election history compared to the 1884 election.
Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington for State Treasurer handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill promoting "Charles T. Stevenson of Bloomington for State Treasurer, Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primaries. April 8, 1924." 2 copies.
German circular list of candidates for state and national offices
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1838 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular in German entitled "An die deutschen demokratischen Maehler des Staates of Illinois." This document was published circa 1838 and possibly connects with Democratic Party affairs in St. Clair County, Illinois.
Official Democratic Text-Book for State Campaign for Use of Speakers and Party Workers
Multi-Page Item | 72 pages | 1932 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Official Democratic Text-Book for State Campaign For Use of Speakers and Party Workers," containing Judge Henry Horner's and other Democratic candidates' campaign information for the 1932 election. This document may have been published by the Democratic Party.
How the Farm Woman Can Reduce the High Cost of Living
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "How the Farm Woman Can Reduce the High Cost of Living," created by the Democratic Party. The solution to farming industry is the Democratic Party's "program of low tariff and the restoration of the farmers' European markets." The Democratic Party urges farm women to vote for presidential candidates John. W. Davis and Charles W. Bryan in the election of ...
Democratic Party and Socialist Party specimen ballots
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)Two specimen ballots, one for the Democratic Party and one for the Socialist Party "for Primary Election to be held in Champaign County, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 8th, 1924." The presidential candidate listed on the Democratic Party ballot is William Gibbs McAdoo.
Voters' League Pre-primary Report on Candidates for Common Council and County Board
Multi-Page Item | 32 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, "Voters' League Pre-primary Report on Candidates for Common Council and County Board," published by the Voters' League in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Voters' League recommends "the individual candidates" for elective office.
Evanston City Election circular
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1905 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular entitled, "Evanston City Election," advertising Republican candidates for election: Mayor Barker, George N. Woodley, F. H. Anderson, and John F. Hahn. This document reminds voters "do not forget to vote."
Dr. Bakalis for State Superintendent circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1970 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter sent by Chairman of Students, Richard M. Hotlzman, summarizing the professional career of Dr. Michael J. Bakalis. Mr. Holtzman encourages voters to elect Dr. Bakalis as the Democratic candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 3, 1970.
Rentschler for Illinois Governor circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1969 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter promoting the Republican candidate Bill Rentschler in the Governor election of 1970, dated October 16, 1969. This item includes two envelopes, one addressed to Clarence A. Berdahl and one for business reply mail from the Citizens for William H. Rentschler in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Illinois Voter, vol. 48, no. 9
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1968 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "Illinois Voter" edited by Mrs. Sheldon Garber and published by the League of Women Voters of Illinois in October 1968. This issue discusses various issues in the 1968 general election.
Re-Elect William (Bill) Groves for Sheriff handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "Re-Elect WM. (Bill) Groves, Candidate in Democratic Primary, Sheriff" promoting Groves' election in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, April 12, 1938 in Jefferson County, Illinois.
Illini Committee for Governor Shapiro circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1968 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular letter addressed to a "fellow Illini" from the Illini Committee for Governor Shapiro promoting the election of University of Illinois alumni, Samuel H. Shapiro, for Governor of Illinois.
Winfield Scott Hancock advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card featuring Democratic candidate Winfield Scott Hancock in the presidential election of 1880. Hancock also served as a Union general in the Civil War and an officer in the Mexican American War.
White Men Shall Rule America
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card entitled "White Men Shall Rule America" supporting the congressional candidacy of Porter R. Sawyer for the Illinois White Race American Party in the 1884 election.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Cavenee for Coroner handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Dr. Cavenee for Coroner," advertising Dr. E. L. Cavenee as "a candidate for county coroner subject to the republican primary" and that his "constituents maintain that logically the office of coroner should be filled by a physician and surgeon."
Edward J. Brundage postcard
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A postcard promoting Edward J. Brundage, "Republican candidate for re-election as Attorney General of Illinois, Primary Day, April 8, 1924." This document is dated April 4, 1924.
To Our Young Americans!
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)An advertisement entitled, "To Our Young Americans!" issued by the Political Committee of the Steuben Society of America. This document encourages young German-American U.S. citizens to "have race-pride," "join the Steuben Society of America," and vote for Senator LaFollette in the election of 1924.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alice M. Dickey circular letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A letter, dated October 24, 1924, from Alice M. Dickey of the Independent Jones-for-Governor Clubs. Dickey requests that the receiver, a "well known as a supporter of Thurlow Essington, vote for Judge Jones for Governor" and "distribute the enclosed sample ballots...to women who will use them."
Getting the Right Start
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled, "Getting the Right Start," created by the Democratic Party about "how first voters know they are getting the right start in voting for" Democratic West Virginian candidate, John W. Davis, for President in the election of 1924.
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.
Harry A. Little for County Clerk poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1950 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster encouraging individuals to vote "Harry A. Little, Republican Candidate for County Clerk" in the "election, Tuesday, November 7, 1950" in Champaign County, Illinois. This document includes an "Official Road Map of Champaign County Illinois."
Elect Gene Gilmore flyer
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1965 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A flyer advertising Democratic candidate Gene Gilmore who ran in the Urbana City Council election for Fourth Ward Alderman.
John A. Kirk Candidate for County Judge handbill
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A handbill entitled "John A. Kirk, Candidate for County Judge" promoting Kirk's election in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, April 12, 1938 in Jefferson County, Illinois.
Illinois Democrat: Governor Stevenson's Sound Administration
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1952 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Illinois Democrat: Governor Stevenson's Sound Administration Can Meet the Challenge in 1952" published by the Democratic State Central Committee in Springfield, Illinois. This January issue includes various articles supporting the re-election of Governor Stevenson and was mailed to Professor Clarence A. Berdahl in Urbana, Illinois.
R. B. Slocumb circular letter
Image | 1852 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular letter from R. B. Slocumb to "gentlemen" encouraging voter support for his political campaign for Illinois State Treasurer. This letter was created in Fairfield, Illinois and dated March 20, 1852.
To the Voters of Hancock County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | 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 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.
Vespasian Warner for governor poster
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1904 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster of Vespasian Warner, "The Man for Governor," from his political campaign as the Republican nominee for Illinois governor.