Paul Broun, Sr. Collection of Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign Memorabilia

Paul Broun, Sr. Collection of Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign Memorabilia

Descriptive Summary

Title: Paul Broun, Sr. Collection of Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign Memorabilia
Creator: Broun, Paul C. (Paul Collins), 1916-2005
Inclusive Dates: 1976
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 box(es) (1.25 linear feet)
Collection Number: RBRL291JCCM
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: This collection is comprised of Jimmy Carter campaign material from the 1976 presidential election. The materials in this collection were collected by Senator Paul Broun from various campaign events and rallies he attended such as the Democratic National Convention. The materials in this collection include campaign buttons, posters, t-shirts, and a framed caricature of Jimmy Carter.

Collection Description

Biographical Note

Senator Paul Broun, Sr. was an Athens businessman who served in the Georgia State Senate for thirty-eight years (1962 to 2000). He was renowned for his legislative leadership on budget and education issues. Broun served as chairman of the Appropriations Committee and the University System committee. Broun was also instrumental in securing funds for the Athens perimeter highway that was named Paul Broun Parkway. Broun's political career ended in 2000, after he lost the Democratic primary election. Paul Broun died on February 14, 2005.

Jimmy Carter, the only Georgian elected president of the United States, held the office for one term, 1977-81. His previous public service included a stint in the U.S. Navy, two senate terms in the Georgia General Assembly, and one term as governor of Georgia (1971-75). After being defeated in the presidential election of 1980, he founded the Carter Center, a nonpartisan public policy center in Atlanta.

During his years of public service at the local, state, and federal levels, Carter's policies contained a unique blend of liberal social values and fiscal conservatism. He emphasized comprehensive reform and stressed efficiency and economy, advance planning, and rational organization. He also championed equal rights for all Americans, especially women and minorities, and basic human rights for all people. In 2002 Carter won the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian efforts.

Scope and Content

This collection is comprised of Jimmy Carter related campaign artifacts and memorabilia from the 1976 presidential election. Materials in this collection include campaign buttons, t-shirts, posters, pins, and a framed caricature of Jimmy Carter.

Organization and Arrangement

The materials in this collection are loosely stored in one box.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Paul Broun, Sr. Collection of Jimmy Carter Presidential Campaign Memorabilia, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

User Restrictions

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Copyright Information

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2012.

General Notes

From the New Georgia Encyclopedia. Online at http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Walt Lardner Collection of Jimmy Carter Editorial Cartoons

Jimmy Carter Souvenir Campaign Materials Kit

Wood and Associates Political Advertising Media

Paul Broun, Sr. Georgia Senatorial Collection

Related Collections in Other Repositories

Jimmy Carter Papers, Jimmy Carter Library, Atlanta, Georgia


Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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1"Gritz n' Fritz" t-shirt, 1976
 
1"Carter for President" t-shirt, 1976
 
1"Peanut Power" t-shirt, 1976
 
1Senator Paul Broun's Jimmy Carter campaign button, 1976
 
1"The Grin Will Win" campaign button, 1976
 
1"Carter - June 8, 1976" green campaign button, 1976
 
1"Jimmy '76" blue campaign button, 1976
 
1"Welcome to New York City – Democratic Convention" campaign button, 1976
 
1"I Was a Guest at "Miss" Lilian's Pond House Plains, GA" button, 1976
 
1"Gimme Jimmy" campaign button, 1976
 
1"I Was There Election Night Victory Party" campaign button, 1976
 
1"Put Our Man in Washington" campaign button, 1976
 
1"The Grin Will Win" green campaign button, 1976
 
1"Carter for President" oversize campaign button, 1976
 
1Gold peanut pin, 1976
 
1"Jimmy Carter for President in '76" pin, 1976
 
1"Into Our 3rd Century with Carter" keychain, 1976
 
1"We Have Visited Plains, Georgia" bumper sticker, 1976
 
1"Cattle for Carter" Fundraiser Poster, 1976
 
1"Carter Mondale '76" green campaign poster, 1976
 
1"Carter Mondale" green bumper sticker, 1976
 
1"Vote for Jimmy Carter Democrat for President" pamphlets (3), 1976
 
1Mrs. Paul Broun's Delegate Nametag from 1976 Democratic National Convention, 1976
 
1Democratic National Convention Honorary Badge", 1976
 
1Framed caricature of Jimmy Carter holding a peanut and wearing University of Georgia football uniform (15" x 18.5"), 1976

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