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Title: B-1 John W. Barriger III Collection
Date: 1984
Description: The working library of noted railroad executive John W. Barriger III (1899-1976) was acquired in 1982, the generous donation of his family. Widely recognized as one of the twentieth century's best-known and most distinguished railroad executives, Mr. Barriger was also an avid scholar, book collector, and photographer. His collection of books, papers, photographs, and memorabilia - collected over an active career of 50 years - forms the nucleus of the Library's railroad collections, one of the largest rail transportation collections in the world.

Title: GOP National Convention 1960 Ribbon
Date: 1960
Description: White ribbon with golden ribbon badge reading "Illinois" in blue text. The ribbon reads "1960 GOP National Convention, Chicago, Illinois," also in blue text. The circular medal hanging from the ribbon depicts a profile image of former President Abraham Lincoln.

Title: "Queremos Al Presidente Johnson" Brochure
Date: 1964
Description: White paper brochure. The front has a black and white photograph of then-presidential candidate Lyndon B. Johnson over a red background. Above is white text reading "Queremos al Presidente Johnson" and below is black text reading "Porque Queremos la Paz y el Progreso Porque Queremos ir Adelante y no Atras". The text translates to read "We Want President Johnson Because We Want Peace and Progress Because We Want to go Forward and not Back". Inside are photos of Johnson and vice presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey with text in Spanish supporting Johnson's campaign. This brochure was made by the "All Americans Council".

Title: Republican National Convention 1968 - Platform Hearings Ticket
Date: 1968
Description: White paper ticket labeled "Republican National Convention Committee on Resolutions Platform Hearings Session Number One". At the center left is an embossed and printed image of an elephant standing on hind legs and surrounded by laurels. The words "National Republican Convention" surround the top of the elephant and are separated by stars. "1968" is printed below the elephant. "Dulaney-Vernay INC." is printed on the back of the ticket.

Title: Republicans Really Care Flyer
Date: 1968
Description: Flyer on white paper with red and blue print. At the top is a headline in blue text reading "Republicans Really Care Vote Republican!". Below is a slate of Republican candidates in Lake County, Ohio, with each candidate's name listed below their respective office and/or district. At the top of the slate is the header "For President Richard M. Nixon For Vice President Spiro T. Agnew". The slate of candidates is bordered by a red box broken at the top left by an image of a waving American flag. Below the box is text reading "Issued by Lake County Republican Organization".

Title: Rockefeller for President, He Measures Up Ruler
Date: 1964
Description: White ruler measuring 6 inches/15 cm. In the center is red text reading "Rockefeller for President, He Measures Up". On the reverse is the calendar for 1964. The ruler was produced by "N.G. Slater Corp" of New York City.

Title: George Wallace "Stand Up For America" Brochure
Date: 1968
Description: White brochure with red and blue text. On the front is a photograph of then-presidential candidate George C. Wallace. Above him is blue text reading "Stand Up For America" and below is red and blue text reading "Support George C. Wallace for President in '68". On the inside is blue text summarizing Wallace's biography, "From Farm Boy to Governor's Chair", and his policy platform, including his views on "Constitutional Government", "States Rights", "Crime", "Vietnam", and more. On the back is blue text with red headers reading "George Wallace Can Win Presidency With Only a Plurality of Votes" and "Here's What You Can Do to Guarantee Your Opportunity to Vote for George C. Wallace for President of the United States". At the bottom an address in Montgomery, Al. is provided to "Send Contributions to The Wallace Campaign".

Title: The Independent Voters Handbook
Date: 1960
Description: Trifold paper brochure. On the cover is a cartoon drawing of a donkey seated on the lap of a man sitting in a chair, with that chair on the back of an elephant whose trunk is stretched upwards to the man's ear. Both the donkey and elephant are yelling into the man's ears. In a box below the cartoon is text reading "The Independent Voters Handbook A Brief Statement in favor of Senator Kennedy". The inside of the pamphlet contains four columns of text in support of Kennedy's campaign. The lower right corner contains a sketch of an elephant with a cloth on its back reading "Kennedy". On the back is a sketched drawing of then-presidential candidate John F. Kennedy above quotes from the candidate, as well as information from the group "Citizens for Kennedy" who produced the pamphlet.

Title: Things Look Better Already; Goldwater for President Cardboard Glasses
Date: 1964
Description: Gold-toned cardboard cut to the shape of eye glasses with black text reading "Goldwater for President" on each temple, "Things Look Better Already" across the top center, and "Vote G.O.P." on the bottom of the frames. Across the top of the frame is a line drawing of a smiling elephant with its trunk and tail wrapped around the glasses.

Title: Triple H Humphrey Bumper Sticker
Date: 1968
Description: Red bumper sticker with three blue stylized H's, connected by the vertical strokes, with white stars through the center of the strokes - the Humphrey campaign logo. White text to the right reads "Humphrey".

Title: Richard Nixon: "A New Alignment For American Unity" Pamphlet
Date: 1968-05-16
Description: 8 1/2 inches by 3 3/4 inches blue pamphlet with white letters on the cover spelling "Richard Nixon: 'A new alignment for American Unity' A nationwide radio address, Thursday, May 16, 1968". Inside the pamphlet are twelve pages that are white with blue writing. In the address Nixon spoke about historical realignments in American politics and that a new one was forming. Nixon described different voices but with the same conclusion. Nixon spoke about four voices and a fifth non-voice, "The Republican Voice" "Voice of the New Liberal" "New voice of the New South" "Voice of the Black Militant" and a fifth "The Silent Center". The last page at the bottom has blue letters spelling "Published by: NIXON FOR PRESIDENT COMMITTEE Post Office Box 1968, Times Square Station New York, N.Y. 10036"

Title: Nixon Jewelry brochure
Description: 11 1/2-inch by 4 1/2-inch catalog for jewelry items promoting Nixon's campaign. Thirteen gold jewelry and accessory items are pictured on a light blue background, including a ballpoint pen, charms in the shape of the United States of America, a tie bar, and lapel pins, all with the word "NIXON" incorporated. Each is labeled with an item number and name, its price, and minimum order quantity. Text at the top of the ad describes them as "terrific for fund raising, gifts and awards". At the bottom is a detachable order form with the address for J. Freides Company in New York, N.Y.

Title: Win With Rockefeller For President Bumper Sticker
Date: 1960
Description: Red and blue bumper sticker with "Win with" printed in white at the top and "Rockefeller for president" printed in white at the bottom. This sticker was produced by "Rockefeller for President".

Title: Eugene McCarthy "A Portrait of a Leader In His Own Words" Brochure
Date: 1968
Description: 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".

Title: Walkin' Down to Washington Card
Date: 1960-07-15
Description: Lyrics to "Walkin' down to Washington" printed in red on white paper. Distributed July 15, 1960 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as an activity of "The Committee for the Arts".

Title: NBC News Election Year '68 Badge
Date: 1968
Description: 2 1/4 inch by 3 1/2 inch textile sticker. Black text at the top reads "NBC Election Year '68". A waving American flag motif fills the center. Black text at the bottom reads "Election Reporter".

Title: Platform for the People Brochure
Date: 1960
Description: White paper brochure with blue cover. "Platform for the People" is printed in white on the front and below is a quote describing the "1960 Democratic Platform". The inside of the pamphlet covers the platform of the Democratic party. The back has a black and white photograph of then presidential candidate John F. Kennedy and vice presidential candidate Lyndon B. Johnson. Below in blue "Leadership for the Sixties" is printed. This pamphlet was produced by "The Democratic National Committee" at "1001 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington 6, D.C."

Title: St. Louis Globe-Democrat March
Date: 1967, 1967
Description: Full wind band score and individual parts for "St. Louis Globe-Democrat March by Alfonso D'Artega, arr. Lawrence Intravaia.

Title: Nixon's The One Bumper Sticker
Date: 1968
Description: White bumper sticker with red print saying "Nixon's the one!" Produced by the "Information Committee for Nixon".

Title: The B&O Trailer Jet
Description: Promotional brochure for B&O Railroad Trailer Jet Service.

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