Campaigns, 1950-1976

The Campaigns file contains papers pertaining to campaigns and elections on the local, state, and national level.  The file includes some correspondence, telegrams, and notes concerning campaigns.  The bulk of the file consists of such campaign items as flyers, cards, pamphlets and brochures, leaflets and petitions, sample ballots, party platforms and canvassing kits, campaign speech kits and handbooks, buttons and campaign memorabilia.  The 1952 file includes material relating to Lucinda Wanner’s chairmanship in DuPage County for the Bob Taft Clubs of Illinois.  A great deal of material exists that pertains to Arb Shorey’s 1954 campaign for Republican state central committeeman and Joe Meek’s 1954 campaign for Senator in Illinois.  There are many documents pertaining to presidential elections.