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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.
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.
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."
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
David Bradley Manufacturing Company advertising card
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 0 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An advertising card for David Bradley Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois. The front side of the card includes a photograph of vice president Republican nominee John A. Logan during his campaign for the presidential election of 1884.
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.
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.
Governor Horner's Record: Official Democratic Text-Book for State Campaign for Use of Speakers and Party Workers
Multi-Page Item | 52 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Governor Horner's Record: 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 1936 election. This document was likely published by the Democratic Party or Henry Horner's campaign.
Hearst Over Topeka
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1936 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Hearst Over Topeka." This document is "an address by Honorary Harold L. Ickes" on "August 27, 1936, over the Columbia Broadcasting System," praising Democratic nominee Hearst for election over Alf Landon, Republican nominee from Topeka, Kansas.
Dr. E. L. Cavenee letter
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A letter from Dr. E. L. Cavenee to P. L. Windsor in Urbana, Illinois. Dr. Cavenee announces his re-election candidacy for the Office of the Coroner and requests his support.
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.
An Oil Primer
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, “An Oil Primer,” by Anne O'Hagan Shinn, about the Republican Party's Naval Oil Reserve scandal. She encourages American citizens to "vote for Davis and Bryan", Democratic Party ticket in order to avoid a "corrupt administration."
The Illinois Democrat, no. 2
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1838 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A periodical entitled "The Illinois Democrat, no. 2" published by the Support Roosevelt Democratic Organization in Springfield, Illinois. This March 1938 issue contains various articles on the election campaigns in the southern half of Illinois, including growing support for the "Igoe-Campbell-Martin-Long-Wieland-Orlikoski Ticket."
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.
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.
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.
Constitutional Convention candidate George Brown broadside
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A broadside distributed to voters of Madison County by George T. Brown, who sought election as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1847. In the broadside, Brown explained his position on "the various amendments proposed to be made" to the state Constitution, such as legislative and judiciary powers, banking, and borrowing money.
Constitutional Convention candidate Edward West broadside
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1847 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A broadside distributed to voters of Madison County by Edward M. West, who sought election as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1847. In the broadside, West explained his position on "some of the proposed alterations and amendments of the present Constitution," such as legislative and judiciary powers, voting rights, and agriculture protection laws.
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.
Illinois Republican Platform
Multi-Page Item | 8 pages | 1952 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled "Illinois Republican Platform" by the Illinois Republican Party and published by the Illinois Republican State Central Committee in Chicago and Springfield, Illinois. This document discusses the Republican Party's platform in preparation for the election in November 1952. This platform was "adopted by the Republican State Convention, June 23, 1952" in Spr...
Bill Rentschler campaign poster
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1969 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A poster from the Citizens for Rentschler promoting the candidacy and election of Bill Rentschler for Illinois Governor.
Champaign County Sample Democrat Primary ballot
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1938 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A Democratic Party sample ballot for "Primary election to be held in Champaign County, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 12, 1938."
Campaign Song for Abraham Lincoln
Multi-Page Item | 6 pages | 1864 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A music score entitled "Campaign Song for Abraham Lincoln" by James Edward Haynes and published by H. M. Higgins in Chicago, Illinois in 1864.
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.

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