Political campaigns

Abstract

Collection consists of teletype printouts, correspondence, note pads, interview transcripts, rough notes, and more. They range in date from 1950 to 1968. They cover US politics, presidential campaign of 1968, the 1964 GOP convention and biographical information and interviews from delegates, candidates, and prominent figures.

Abstract

This collection contains oral histories (both audio and video recordings) of people associated with the Marion Barry campaign for mayor in 1978. The colletion also contains a small amount of paper records and artifacts related to the campaign and District government. These oral histories were conducted between 2015 and 2017. The collection as a whole dates from 1975 - 2017.

Abstract This collection contains handwritten commentaries, typed commentary, published articles from multiple newspapers and personal documents from the career of Mark Plotkin. Plotkin was most well known for his career as a political commentator and analyst primarily on the radio and on TV. These appearances were local and international (CBC-Canadian Broadcasting Company and CTV-Canadian Television Commentary). Plotkin was the political analyst for WAMU, an NPR affiliate, from 1982-2002. After...

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....

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series contains photos for use in the NEA Today publication, including images intended for use in the magazine as well as mock-ups of covers.

In order to make ease searching, Library of Congress subject headings are attached to files containing photos of significant individuals or events. Users are can find photos by using these subject headings.

Formats included are: negatives, contact sheets and photographs.

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Series contains photos for use in the NEA Today publication, including images intended for use in the magazine as well as mock-ups of covers.

In order to make ease searching, Library of Congress subject headings are attached to files containing photos of significant individuals or events. Users are can find photos by using these subject headings.

Formats included are: negatives, contact sheets and photographs.

Abstract

Collection contains correspondence, news releases, booklets, articles, brochures, statements, meeting files, briefing books, memorabilia, newsletters, photographs, negatives, slides, bills, and hearing files documenting the life and activities of civil rights activist Walter F. Fauntroy. These materials date from 1941-1990 with the bulk of the records falling between 1960-1990.