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.
White bumper sticker with blue text reading "Remember October 9". This is a reference to a speech then-presidential candidate Richard Nixon made on October 9, 1968 in which he stated "Any man who has had a chance for four years and could not produce peace, should not be given another chance." Nixon went on to be elected president but did not end the Vietnam War. This saying went on to become a slogan for Vietnam War protestors.
11 inches by 14 inches white handbill with a black and white image of Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale filling the left half of the page. To the right of the image is green lettering that reads, "Vote JOBS Vote FAIR PRICES Vote TAX JUSTICE Vote HEALTH CARE Vote CARTER MONDALE NOV. 2". Along the bottom of the handbill is black lettering that reads, "(ENDORSED BY AFL-CIO) AFL-CIO COPE-WASH., D.C.".
Print advertisement paid for the "Finance Committee to Re-elect the President". In the top left corner is a photo of an African American man looking down. To the right is bold text reading "Senator McGovern thinks your vote is in the bag. President Nixon doesn't believe it-look at his record". Below is text listing policy achievements from Nixon's administration regarding African American issues. In the lower right corner is a chart comparing federal aid and civil rights enforcement budgets between the previous administration and Nixon's administration. Below is bold text reading "President Nixon. Now more than ever."
11 inches by 17 inches yellow poster featuring a black and white image of a school bus. The top of the poster has white lettering that reads, "DESEGREGATE THE SCHOOLS!". Below the picture of the school bus is yellow lettering that reads, "VOTE SOCIALIST WORKERS". Below is black lettering that reads, "Peter Camejo for president Willie Mae Reid for vice-president". At the bottom of the poster is black lettering that reads, "Socialist Workers 1976 National Campaign Committee, 14 Charles Lane, New York, N.Y. 10014" and "LOCAL ADDRESS:"
Yellow handbill with black writing "DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY SAMPLE BALLOT". Below is a photograph of George McGovern with black writing to the right "VOTE GEORGE McGOVERN". The rest of the handbill is a demonstration of how the voter is meant to cast their ballot for McGovern during the Ohio Democratic Primary. 7 1/4 inches by 7 inches.
3 1/8 inch by 11 5/8 inch unused white bumper sticker with red and blue text. There are red letters spelling "AMERICA 8" and right below blue letters spelling "NIXON 0". At the center bottom is blue text reading "CHECKERS ENTERPRISES P.O. BOX 16183-D ST. LOUIS, MO. 63105". Allied Printing Trades Council union imprint in lower right corner.
2 7/8 inches by 11 15/16 inches unused red and white bumper sticker with white and red writing. The left third of the bumper sticker is red with white letters spelling "DON'T BLAME ME". The right two-thirds is white with red letters spelling "I VOTED FOR McGOVERN". The bottom middle has red letters spelling "OMNIMEDIA P.O. BOX942 ST. LOUIS, MO. 63188".
Blue bumper sticker with white text reading "McGovern Shriver." Small text at the bottom left reads "Paid for by McGovern for President Committee Washington D.C. Marian Pearlman, Treas."
White brochure with black print. The front has a picture of then-presidential candidate Hubert Humphrey looking to the right. Below is text reading "Humphrey. the People's Democratic for President." At the bottom is a black box with white text reading "Vote for the Humphrey Delegates". Inside is a bulleted list of Humphrey's stances, below the heading "Stand behind Humphrey. He stands for all you want". On the back is a black box containing the heading "Humphrey Sponsored Legislation for the 70s", above a list of proposed Congressional bills. Below in a black box is the heading "No other candidate for President can bring to the electorate such a qualified, unequaled record of dedicated public service of doing things for people..." above a listed biography of Humphrey. On the back is the heading "Vote for the Humphrey Delegates 3rd Congressional District" above a list of delegates and their lever number. At the bottom is the primary election date: May 16th, 1972.
Print advertisement for presidential candidate George McGovern paid for by "Mercer County Citizens for McGovern". Advertisement contains quotes from Gorge McGovern under bolded headers reading "Increase Social Security", "Reduce Property Taxes", "Improve Health Care", and "Expand Housing". The bottom of the page is covered in a black band with George McGovern's picture in the middle. To the left of his picture, "Make America Happen Again" is printed in white. To the right of his picture "George McGovern For President The Man To Vote For On June 6th." is printed in white.
Foldout card with black and white text. One half features a black and white photograph of Walter W. Sloan. Text to the left reads "Elect this team! Walter W. Sloan 12th Ward Democratic Committeeman". Small text at the bottom reads "Primary...Tuesday, August 8th, 1972". The other half features a black and white photograph of Annettee (Toni) Schaffer. Text to the left reads "Elect Annette (Toni) Schaffer 12th Ward Democratic Committeewoman". Small text below reads "This Team Will Give You Democratic Leadership". The reverse of the card depicts a map of the St. Louis 12th District.
10 3/4 inches by 8 1/4 inches blue handbill with a color photo of Richard Nixon looking to his left wearing a flag pin. The backside is white with black and red writing. At the top of the backside there is red letters spelling "The Record." The handbill provides ten policy areas where the Nixon administration has had achievements. There are five black and white photos on the backside. At the bottom of the backside there is black letters crediting the "Finance Committee to Re-elect the President".
8 inches by 5 1/2 inches white handbill with black writing and a map of downtown St. Louis. The top third of the handbill has black letters spelling "GREET PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON And MRS. RICHARD NIXON In St. Louis, Thursday, June 25 - 10:30 A.M. Motorcade Route West on Market St. From 3rd St. to 15th St.” A map of downtown of St. Louis from Chouteau to Delmar and from the river to 15th. The map contains the route of Nixon's motorcade from the Gateway Arch to Kiel Auditorium. Below the map is black letters spelling "VIEWING AREA ON EITHER SIDE OF MARKET STREET BETWEEN 3rd STREET AND 15th STREET". Lithographers & Photoengravers International Union imprint bottom right corner.
11 inches by 8 1/2 inches white and brown brochure for Richard Nixon's reelection campaign. The cover of the brochure has an image of Richard Nixon and the words in white, "young voters FOR THE PRESIDENT". The "young" and "voters" cross each other and use the same "o". When opened, there is a photograph of Richard Nixon meeting young supporters across both pages. Underneath the photograph is a quote detailing how that for 18-21 year olds they are first time eligible voters and claims they support Richard Nixon. When unfolded the first time there is a section devoted to the accomplishments of Richard Nixon's first term with respect to issues important to the youth vote. Along both sides are photographs of Richard Nixon. When completely unfolded, there is a poster of Richard Nixon.
8 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches White brochure with black and white writing. The cover is a photo of three people, two men and one woman, looking up and to the right. There are white letters spelling "IS ANYONE LISTENING? DOES ANYONE GIVE A DAMN?" The brochure has seven pages which provide details on President Richard Nixon's accomplishments or goals with regard to the youth vote. The categories of the brochure are "National Priorities", "The War", "Foreign Policy", "The Draft", "Environmental Quality", "18 Year Old Vote", "Drugs", and "Volunteerism". The back page of the brochure ends with a quote from Richard Nixon.
8 1/2 inches by 3 5/8 inches red and white brochure with and red image of a missile launch with white letters at the top spelling "George McGovern's New Look At The Military". There are five pages including the back cover page that deal with how McGovern would act differently about military matters compared to Richard Nixon. The issue brought up is the large military budget asked for by President Nixon and what is attained through the budget. After laying out Nixon's position the brochure then describes McGovern's position as compared against and which starts with the title of "REALISTIC DEFENSE". At the bottom of the back cover page there are black letters spelling "Prepared as a service to the McGovern for President campaign by sane, a citizens' organization for a sane world, 318 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002. Edward U. Condon and Seymour Melman, Co-Chairmen, Sanford Gottlieb, Executive Director". The first "sane" is in larger print and in red.