M-322: Dr. Allen B. and Helen S. Shopmaker American Political Collection

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: Eisenhower Cartoon Book; 8 7/8 inches by 7 inches cartoon book about Dwight D. Eisenhower. The cover is red and blue with white letters spelling "PRESIDENT EISENHOWER'S CARTOON BOOK 95 specially drawn cartoons by 95 of America's most distinguished cartoonists with a foreword by GEORGE M. HUMPHREY, Secretary of the Treasury". There is also a cartoon of Eisenhower's head on the cover to the left of the writing and seven gold stars line the bottom of the cover. The book is made up of cartoons that were presented to Eisenhower when he became an honorary member of the National Cartoonist Society. The book was made to help save government savings bonds. The pages usually feature one piece of art and a short biography of the artist while some have three on one page.

: Eisenhower Petition; Petition in support of Dwight D. Eisenhower, urging for his nomination for president at the 1952 Republican National Convention. In the upper left corner the is a red, white, and blue, striped circle with "We like Ike" printed in blue in the middle. At the top "Americans have faith in Dwight D. Eisenhower, We urge his nomination for President of the UNITED STATES at this Republican Convention. July, 1952" is printed in blue.

: Election Blanks Envelope; 15 1/8 inches by 9 3/4 sepia paper envelope. Along the top of the envelope is black lettering reads, "ELECTION BLANKS FOR THE ENSUING ELECTION." Below are blanks to fill in as needed pertaining to location. The bottom right of the envelope has black lettering that reads, "COLORADO."

: Eugene McCarthy "A Portrait of a Leader In His Own Words" Brochure; Foldout brochure promoting then presidential candidate Senator Eugene J. McCarthy. The front reads "Portrait of a Leader in His Own Words" and has a quote from Adlai E. Stevenson. Above is a black and white photograph of McCarthy. Marked over the bottom of the photo is a small stamp from the local campaign office reading "McCarthy for President 7727 Clayton Road St. Louis, Mo. 63117 Tel. VO 2-4420 (314)". Inside the brochure is a black and white photo of McCarthy greeting a crowd, and lengthy text describing McCarthy's campaign platform and biography. The text is divided into various sections headlined, respectively, "America's Greatest Need", "New Rights for All Americans", "The Role of the Presidency-to Unite This Nation", and "The War in Vietnam". On the back is a photo of McCarthy alongside his wife Abigail their four children. Below is a short biography of McCarthy. Text at the bottom reads "McCARTHY FOR PRESIDENT NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 815 7th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006".

: Experience Counts! Nixon-Lodge Paper Cap; White bus boy style paper cap. Around the edges are red, white, and blue stripes. In between the stripes "Experience Counts!" is written on the left and right sides of the hat in red. "Vote Nixon-Lodge" is printed in blue below. A blue elephant is printed to the left.

: FDR Button; 7-8-inch red pin with blue text reading "FDR" surrounded by a white circle. Reverse has label for Green Duck Company (Chicago, Il.)

: FDR Look 'n See Card; 3 inch by 2 inch trading card portraying a cartoon image of President Franklin D. Rosevelt with a cigarette holder in his mouth in front of an American flag. A box at the bottom contains text reading "Franklin D. roosevelt Pres. U.S. 1933-1945". The reverse is red-orange with white text headlined "Franklin D Roosevelt No. 2 of 9 Presidents" above a brief biography of Roosevelt. Below is text reading "Look 'n See", above a box at the bottom containing text reading "How many times was Franklin D. Roosevelt elected president?" Placing red paper over the card would reveal the answer to the trivia question. Small text along the bottom reads "Printed in U.S.A."

: Fair Play and A Square Deal Ribbon; White ribbon with blue text reading "Fair Play and A Square Deal." Beneath the text is a depiction of a button with an image of presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt and blue ribbons hanging down. The white text on the ribbons reads "Republican Ticket 1906." Below the button is blue text reading "Vote For Magistrate Charles P. Rooney and The Whole Republican Ticket" inside an ornate frame.

: First Family Paper Dolls; Book of cut out paper dolls of the first family, the Reagans. The book includes 4 dolls, various outfits and accessories for each doll.

: First President U.S.A., George Washington Token; 1-inch copper token with profile portrait of George Washington and "1789 1st President U.S.A., George Washington 1797" in low relief surrounding the portrait. Reverse of token is identical to the front.

: First Voters, Taft Club Button; 7/8-inch pin back button with the words "First Voters Taft Club" in blue block letters across a center white band. The upper band has eight white stars on a blue background, and the lower band has vertical red and white stripes. Paper label on reverse for J. B. Carroll Buttons (Chicago, Il.)

: Fitz's Root Beer - "Bush"; Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Bush" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company

: Fitz's Root Beer - "Carson"; Bottled root beer with Democrat donkey logo and "Carson" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company

: Fitz's Root Beer - "Clinton"; Bottled root beer with Democrat donkey logo and "Clinton" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company

: Fitz's Root Beer - "Cruz"; Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Cruz" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company.

: Fitz's Root Beer - "Kasich"; Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Kasich" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company

: Fitz's Root Beer - "Rubio"; Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Rubio" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company.

: Fitz's Root Beer - "Sanders"; Bottled root beer with Democrat donkey logo and "Sanders" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company

: Fitz's Root Beer - "Trump"; Bottled root beer with Republican elephant logo and "Trump" in blue. Produced by Fitz’s Bottling Company

: Folk Art Elephant Collage; Collage Picture of an elephant (8.5"x11.5") made of white felt attached with blue stitching to a red textile background. On the body of the elephant are three pin back buttons that read, “Rotten Eggs with Roosevelt, Omelets with Willkie.”; “We Don’t Want Eleanor Either!”; and “No More Fireside Chats”.

: For Governor, Martin G. Brumbaugh Button; 7/8-inch round, pin back button with a black and white portrait of Martin G. Brumbaugh over a flag-motif shield on a blue background. The rim of the button is lined in gold. The words "For Governor, Martin G. Brumbaugh" in gold block letters surround the image. Reverse has paper label for A. J. Keil Co (Philadelphia, Pa.)

: For Governor, William Randolph Hearst Button; 7/8-inch round, pin back button with sepia portrait of William Randolph Heart with the words, "For Governor, William Randolph Hearst" surrounding the portrait. Button has paper label on reverse for Allied Printing (Newark, N.J.) and Whitehead and Hoag (Newark, N.J.)

: For Humanity, Roosevelt Button; 7/8-inch pin back button. At the top is a red stripe with white text reading "FOR". At the bottom is a blue stripe with white text reading "HUMANITY". Centered on a white background is black text reading "ROOSEVELT". Reverse has label for The Amalgamated Lithographers of America (New York, N.Y.)

: For President Alfred E. Smith Button; White button with black text read "For President Alfred E. Smith" surrounding a black and white, photographic portrait of presidential candidate Alfred E. Smith.

: For President William H. Taft Badge; Red, white, and blue bow-tie-shaped paper political tab with American flag motif. Text reading "For President William H Taft" is on the striped left and right sides of the bow-tie shape. In the center is a black and white portrait of Taft framed with a blue border containing white stars. At the top is a tab that folds over to allow for display.

: For President William H. Taft Button; 6/8-inch round, pin back button with sepia portrait of William H. Taft. Arched along the top and bottom of the button is text reading "For President, Wm H. Taft." Button has paper label on reverse for Hyatt Manufacturing Corporation, Baltimore.

: For President Willkie Button; White button with blue text reads "For President Will-" with an attached decorative key. The button is meant to be read "For President Willkie", referencing presidential candidate Wendell Willkie.

: For President, Debs Button; 7/8-inch round, pin back button with black and white portrait of Eugene V. Debs. His portrait is flanked by a set of red laurels to the left and right. Above the portrait are the words "FOR PRESIDENT" and below "DEBS" all in red lettering. Debs was the Socialist Party candidate for president in 1904, 1908, 1912, and 1920.

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