Georgia and National Political Ephemera Collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: Georgia and National Political Ephemera Collection
Creator: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Inclusive Dates: 1906-2000
Bulk Dates: 1960-1974
Language(s): English
Extent: 4 box(es) (2.0 linear feet)
Collection Number: RBRL080GNPE
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The Georgia and National Political Ephemera Collection includes material documenting political campaigns in Georgia, in the United States as well as a small amount of material on Canadian, French, and British political parties. The bulk of the collection is comprised of bumper stickers but also includes pamphlets, brochures, clippings, matchbooks, posters, and signs from candidates' political campaigns.

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Collection Description

Scope and Content

The Georgia and National Political Ephemera Collection includes material documenting political campaigns in Georgia, in the United States as well as a small amount of material on Canadian, French, and British political parties. The bulk of the collection is comprised of bumper stickers but also includes pamphlets, brochures, clippings, matchbooks, posters and signs from candidates' political campaigns.

Organization and Arrangement

The collection is arranged in three series: I. Georgia, II. United States, and III. National Parties

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Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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 by Mat Darby, 2015.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Related Collections in this Repository

Democratic Party of Georgia Records

Georgia Republican Party Records

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Series I. Georgia
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1	1	Progressive Party Ballot, 1916
1	2	Democratic Party Ballots, 1906, 1966
1	3	Democratic Party of Georgia Platform, 1922
1	4	Young Democrats of Mercer, circa 1960
1	5	Maynard Jackson: Candidate for U.S. Senate, 1968
1	6	Mackay-Blackburn, 1966
1	7	[James] Mackay - [Ben] Blackburn, 4th District Congressman, 1968
1	8	[James A.] Mackay, 1964
1	9	[James] Mackay, Blackburn [Ben], 1966
1	10	Charles Weltner, [also John Flynt, Fletcher Thompson], undated
1	11	Ellis Arnall, Governor's Race, 1966
1	12	[Carl] Sanders, [Marvin] Griffin, 1964
1	13	"Bo" Callaway, Governor's Race, 1966
1	14	Maddox, Lester, Governor's Race, 1966
1	15	Smith, G. T. [George T.], Geer, P.Z. [Peter Zack], Lt. Governor's Race, undated
1	16	Senate Races (Georgia), 1968
1	17	Atlanta Mayor, 1969
1	18	Atlanta Vice Mayor, 1969
1	19	Atlanta Alderman, 1969
1	20-21	Miscellaneous, 1968
1	22	DeKalb [County]Commissioner, undated
1	23	Chairman, DeKalb County Commission, 1968
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2	32	Marvin Griffin, Governor, 1954
2	33	Mack Mattingly, U.S. Senate, 1986
2	34	Bill Stuckey, U.S. House, 1966
2	35	Herman Talmadge, Governor and U.S. Senate, 1950-1980
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3	4	Mack Mattingly, U.S. Congress, 1966
3	4	Joe Frank Harris, Governor, 1982
3		Posters and Signs, 1958-1998
			Arnall, Ellis: Ellis Arnall for Governor - Democrat, 1966
			Barnes, Roy: Barnes - Governor (2), 1998
			Caldwell, Johnnie L.: Re-Elect Johnnie L. Caldwell Comptroller General - He's Your Man, 1982
			Cavender, David L.: David L. Cavender - Superior Court Judge - Democratic Party, 1982
			Cleland, Max: Max Cleland - Meeting the Challenge - Secretary of State for Georgia - Democrat, 1982
			Davis, John W.: John W. Davis for Congress from the Seventh District of Georgia, circa 1960
			Davis, Peter R.: Make Peter R. Davis YOUR man on the COUNTY COMMISSION - He's running for YOU!, undated
			Ellington, Betty: BE Elect - A Good Woman for Good Government - Committed to Serve The PEOPLE - Betty Ellington - 5th District (2), 1982
			Gillis, Neil L., Jr.: Give Another Man a Chance - Vote for Neil L. Gillis, Jr. for Congress (3), undated
			Ginn, Bo: Bo Ginn for Governor - Spring Festival Concerts, Kiddy Rides, Prizes - Good Family Entertainment, 1982
			Ginn, Bo: Bo Ginn for Governor, 1982
			Gregory, Hardy: Elect Hardy Gregory Supreme Court Justice - Vote May 3, 1983
			Hamilton, Phillips: Elect Phillips Hamilton (To Succeed Bo Ginn) - Democratic for Congress, 1982
			Harris, Joe Frank: No Tax Increase - Elect Joe Frank Harris for Governor, 1982
			Harris, Joe Frank: Elect Joe Frank Harris Governor, 1982
			Harris, Joe Frank: Elect Joe Frank Harris Governor, 1982
			Hight, Tony: Help Us Elect Tony Hight Justice - Supreme Court of Georgia, 1982
			Holm, [Charles Ramm, Jr.?]: Holm for Congress, undated
			Isakson, Johnny: Johnny Isakson - Governor, 1990
			Karrh, Randy: Elect Randy Karrh Representative 109th District, 1982
			Maddox, Lester: This is Maddox Country - Sincerely, Lester Maddox, circa 1966
			Massey, Lewis A.: Massey - Secretary of State, circa 1996
			Mattingly, Mack: Do Something About It! - Vote for Mack Mattingly, Republican Candidate for Congress, 1966
			Poythress, David: Vote Poythress - Secretary of State, 1982
			Riley, Clark: Elect Clark Riley to the Emanuel Co. School Board District 4 - Your Vote and Support will be Appreciated!, 1982
			Robinson, Robert Edward: Vote May 25 - Robinson Candidate for Alderman - 5th District - Born in the District - Raised in the District - Ready to Serve, 1982
			Rousakis, John: Re-Elect Mayor Rousakis, 1982
			Russell, John: Elect John Russell - Democrat - U.S. Senate, 1986
			Smith, Sam: Elect Sam Smith Commissioner, 1982
			Stephens, Robert Grier, Jr.: Re-Elect Stephens to Congress, circa 1960
			Stuckey, Williamson S., Jr.: We need Bill Stuckey to get the 8th on the move (5), 1966
			Thomas, Lindsay: Thomas for Congress - Democratic Party, 1982
			Vandiver, Jr., S. Ernest: Vandiver for Governor (7), 1958
			Vandiver, Jr., S. Ernest: Vandiver Enters Race for Governor - Back Segregation - Country Unit System - Pledges Economy in State Spending, 1958

 

Series II. United States
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2	1	Senate, U.S., 1966
2	2-3	Legislative Races, 1968
2	4-5	Governor's Races in 1968 (U.S.A.), 1968
2	6	Governors, U.S., 1969
2	7	New York Mayor, 1969
2	8	[Barry] Goldwater, 1964
2	9-11	[Lyndon B] Johnson, 1964
2	12	[Eugene] McCarthy, 1968
2	13	Reagan and [Nelson Rockefeller] Rocky, undated
2	14-16	[Hubert] Humphrey, 1968, undated
2	17	[George] Wallace, 1968
2	18	Presidential Race: Maddox, McGovern, 1968
2	19-21	[Richard] Nixon, 1968, 1971
2	36	Gore-Lieberman, 2000
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3	4	[Jimmy] Carter for President, 1976
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4		Jimmy Carter Peanut Brigade T-shirt: Another Nut for Carter, circa 1976

 

Series III. National Parties
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2	22	Republican Party, undated
2	23	Socialist Workers Party, undated
2	24	Conservative Canada, 1974
2	25	Liberal Canada, 1974
2	26	Social Credit Canada, 1974
2	27	Conservative Party (England), 1974
2	28	Labour Party (England), 1974
2	29	President of France, 1969
2	30-31	Miscellaneous [national], 1969
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3	4	Poster: Democratic National Convention - Atlanta (2), 1988