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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prohibition Ticket
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1884 | George W. Lienesch Collection (Digitized Content)An election ballot entitled "Prohibition Ticket" presenting the major political candidates for office in the election of 1884 for the Prohibition Party. John P. St. John was the presidential nominee and William Daniel was the vice presidential nominee. 2 copies.
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.
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.
To the Voters of Sangamon County
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1834 | Clarendon Van Norman Jr. Collection of Ephemera (Digitized Content)A circular entitled "To the Voters of Sangamon County" from Richard Quinton encouraging citizens to vote him as a State Representative in the upcoming election. This circular is dated June 21, 1834.
Republican Party specimen ballot
Multi-Page Item | 4 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A "Republican Primary Ballot for Primary Election to be held in Champaign County, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 8th, 1924." The presidential candidate nominees include Calvin Coolidge and Hiram W. Johnson.
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.
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.
A Tabloid History of the Democratic Party
Multi-Page Item | 12 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, “A Tabloid History of Democratic Party,” by Marion Banister and issued by the Democratic National Committee. This document includes the history of the Democratic Party from pre-American Revolution to the present election in 1924, highlighting the political party differences in tariff policies through the years.
The Marshall, Illinois Herald circular
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A circular describing the support of the Marshall, Ill., Herald towards the Small and Deneen political campaign in the Republican primary election in 1924.
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.
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.
Democracy and Labor
Multi-Page Item | 24 pages | 1924 | Illinois and US History Broadsides and Printed Ephemera Collection (Digitized Content)A pamphlet entitled, “Democracy and Labor,” edited by Marion Banister and researched by Ruth S. McKelway for the Democratic National Committee. This document includes the history of United States labor policy and movements, and urges readers to "compare the Labor records of the two major parties and then guess which is the friend of Labor.
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.

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