Political Campaigns
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 77 Collections and/or Records:
Charles James Nabors collection of George McGovern campaign audio recordings
Collection
Identifier: A0304
Abstract
The Charles James Nabors collection of George McGovern campaign audio recordings are radio promotionals made by the George McGovern for President committee, which supported the South Dakota Senator as the Democratic candidate in the 1972 presidential election against incumbent Richard Nixon. The tapes were collected by Dr. Charles Nabors, a medical researcher and political activist who became the University of Utah's first African American faculty member in 1958.
Dates:
circa 1972
Wayne Owens papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0108
Abstract
The Wayne Owens papers (1950-2010) contain correspondence, reports, subject files, office files, financial documents, speeches, notebooks, news clippings, articles, campaign files, and memorabilia associated with the political life of Owens, a member of the United States House of Representatives for Utah's second congressional district.
Dates:
1950-2010
Political and general Utah news clippings collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0212
Abstract
The political news clippings collection (circa 1854-1920) consists of news clippings relating to Utah's third legislature after statehood, national news regarding Utah, and general clipping regarding events that happened throughout the state.
Dates:
circa 1854-1920
Political campaign collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0480
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...
Dates:
1891-1970s
Ivy Baker Priest papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0163
Abstract
The Ivy Baker Priest papers (1889-1975) document the career of this U. S. Treasurer and California State Treasurer and are concerned primarily with national and California political issues. A Utah native, Priest (1905-1975) was active in Republican party activities, was an unsuccessful Utah congressional candidate in 1934 and 1950, and served on Utah's Women's Legislative Council.
Dates:
1889-1975
Joseph Lafayette Rawlins papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0189
Abstract
The Joseph Lafayette Rawlins papers (1885-1964) contain materials collected by Rawlins' daughter, Alta R. Jensen, in preparation for her publication of The Unfavored Few: The Autobiography of Joseph L. Rawlins. Joseph L. Rawlins (1850-1926) was dedicated to making Utah a state, and fought to change political situation that were objectionable to people outside the Utah Territory. His efforts were eventually introduced before the House of Representatives in a...
Dates:
1885-1964
Bernie A. Rhodes photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0642
Abstract
The Bernie A. Rhodes photograph collection consists of images of areas in Utah County, Utah, published in D. B. Cooper, the Real McCoy.
Dates:
circa 1980
A. Wally Sandack photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0640
Abstract
The A. Wally Sandack photograph collectionconsists of portraits of campaign activity and political leaders in Utah, circa 1955.
Dates:
circa 1955
Sol J. Selvin papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0489
Abstract
The Sol J. Selvin papers (1937-1982) consist of certificates, biographies, legislative documents, correspondence, and news clippings concerning Solomon "Sol" Joseph Selvin (1878-1958), a former Utah Senator and businessman.
Dates:
1937-1982
Pat Shea papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1864
Abstract
The Pat Shea papers (1976-1994) contain correspondence, fax transmissions, articles, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, notebooks, legislation materials, U. S. Senate materials, term reports, and news clippings related to the politics of Utah and the United States. Shea graduated from Harvard Law School, practiced law and served as counsel to the Foreign Relations Committee in the U.S. Senate. He ran as the Democratic candidate for governor of Utah in 1992.
Dates:
1976-1994