Utah elections collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0464

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Utah elections collection (1954-1956) contains various political pamplets and literature from national and Utah campaigns in the 1950s. Other items include correspondence, lists, and newsletters. The materials show Utah's shift into the Republican camp.

Dates

1954-1956

Creator

J. Willard Marriott Library (Organization)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Until the 1950s, Utah had been a Democratic-leaning state. For two decades the state's support had gone to the Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman administrations. As the 1950s came, a shift occured. Many Utah citizens did not trust the new Democratic Presidential candidate, Adlai Stevenson, and were tired of fighting the Korean War. Utah thus shifted its stance towards the Republican party and gave Dwight D. Eisenhower a large majority. For the rest of the 1950s, the Republicans were dominant in both national and local races.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Additional Description

Abstract

The Utah elections collection (1954-1956) contain political literature, correspondence, newsletters, and lists pertaining to national and Utah political campaigns.