Marta Long presidential memorabilia collection
Collection Scope and Content
This collection contains booklets, handbooks, invitations, programs and other ephemera relating to the activities of the Republican party. This material dates from 1960-81. The majority of the items are from the 1968 campaign to elect Richard M. Nixon and from the inauguration of Ronald Reagan in 1981. Of special note are party platforms from the Republican National Conventions of 1960, 1964, and 1968, as well as a book entitled "Nixon Speaks Out: Major Speeches and Statements" by Richard M. Nixon in the Presidential Campaign of 1968. The latter contains speeches dealing with such topics as the Vietnam War, the American economy and the future of civil rights in America.
Dates
- Creation: 1960-1981
Creator
- Long, Marta (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical or Biographical Note
Marta Long was a local political activist affiliated with the Republican party.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection contains booklets, handbooks, invitations, programs and other ephemera relating to the activities of the Republican party. This material dates from 1960-81. The majority of the items are from the 1968 campaign to elect Richard M. Nixon and from the inauguration of Ronald Reagan in 1981. Of special note are party platforms from the Republican National Conventions of 1960, 1964, and 1968, as well as a book entitled "Nixon Speaks Out: Major Speeches and Statements" by Richard M. Nixon in the Presidential Campaign of 1968.
Acquisition Information
Marta Long presidential memorabilia collection was donated to the Gelman Library in 1996. Ms
Subject
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous) (Person)
- Long, Marta (Person)
- Republican National Convention (Organization)
- Reagan, Ronald (Person)
- Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) (Organization)
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Marta Long presidential memorabilia collection, 1960-1981
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2005
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
George Washington University Gelman Library
2130 H Street NW
Washington DC 20052 United States of America
speccoll@gwu.edu
