Political campaign collection

Collection

Identifier: MS 0480

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The political campaign collection (1960s-1970s) holds miscellaneous materials from state and federal political campaigns. Included are documents from the 1964 and 1972 Utah governor's race; Richard Nixon's 1972 presidential bid; Wayne Owens' congressional campaign in 1972; flyers for 1972 Utah legislative candidates; Utah executive branch items from the same year; and a miscellaneous array of undated items (circa 1960-circa 1972). Also included in the collection are political ribbons from Utah from 1891 to 1909.

Dates

1891-1970s

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

Biographical information on the various political figures is available elsewhere.

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (2 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The political campaign collection (1891-1909, 1960s-1970s) holds miscellaneous materials from state and federal political campaigns. Included are documents from the 1964 and 1972 Utah governor's race; Richard Nixon's 1972 presidential bid; Wayne Owens' congressional campaign in 1972; flyers for 1972 Utah legislative candidates; Utah executive branch items from the same year; and a miscellaneous array of undated items (circa 1960-circa 1972). Also included in the collection are political ribbons from Utah from 1891 to 1909.