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51 1976.90.8 Sticker, bumper "Democrat, Rapp, Congress". For District 3 candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives, from Iowa. Has "Democrat" and "Congress" in white letters on blue background on top and bottom of sticker. "Rapp" in red letters on white background across the middle of the sticker. Color: RD,WH,BL 1976.90.8 (Sticker, bumper) image
52 1976.94.3 Sticker, bumper "Carter". Color: WH,GR
53 1976.94.4 Sticker, bumper "Carter/Mondale". "Carter" in white letters on dark green background and "Mondale" on white background in green letters. The bumper sticker is divided in half with the division running from bottom left corner to upper right. Color: WH,GR
54 1978.63.2 Sticker, bumper Round, blue, white lettering, "Grassley works", waxed paper backing attached. Chuck Grassley took office in January of 1981 and remains to be a US Senator from Iowa today (10/20/15). A student of UNI when it was still Iowa State Teachers College, he received both his Masters and Bachelors degrees from here. This bumper sticker is in support of Grassley as a Representative of Iowa's 3rd district. Grassley was a member from 1975-1981. 1978.63.2 (Sticker, bumper) image
55 1978.63.3 Postcard "Application for Absentee Ballot", addressed to "Black Hawk County Commissioner of Elections, Post Office Box 2624 Waterloo, Iowa 50705", white paper card, black lettering, individual information requests. Color: WH,BK 1978.63.3 (Postcard) image
56 1978.63.6 Postcard "Voter Registration By Mail form", addressed to, "County Auditor--Commissioner of Elections, Courthouse, City_____, Iowa, zip code_____" white paper card, black print lettering, individual information requests. Color: WH,BK 1978.63.6 (Postcard) image
57 1979.52 Handbill Off-white paper, brown lettering, "Vote Haugebak for Progressive Government, Mayor for Cedar Falls" photograph of Marv Haugebak on front cover; contains information concerning Haugebak's "Education & Experience". Color: WH,BR 1979.52 (Handbill) image
58 1980.20.23 Card In memory of R F K. 1980.20.23 (Card) image
59 1980.20.35 Postcard Front shows sitting portrait of President Kennedy, illustration of Capitol at bottom, and quote from his inaugural speech at the top. Color: ML 1980.20.35 (Postcard) image
60 1980.20.36 Handbill "It Takes Courage. Wallace Has It. Do You?" Support George C. Wallace For President. Color: Bl,WH,RD 1980.20.36 (Handbill) image
61 1980.20.38 Letter Letter from the White House with enclosures sent to William Cramer. Contains a, b, c, d, and e. A. 6.5"x9.5" Letter dated March 11, 1974 written to William Cramer from Roland Elliot, Special Assistant to the President. States that they were not able to comply with Cramer's request. Blue White House letterhead. B. 4"x2.5" white card To William Cramer With Best Wishes, Richard Nixon. C. 10"x7" Orange envelope addressed to Mr. William L. Cramer 323 Bender Hall UNI Cedar Falls Iowa 50613. Sent from The White House. Purple First Class Do Not Bend stamp. 20 Cent stamp with George C. Marshall's picture. D. 6"x2.5" Check written out to Richard Nixon from William Cramer for 1 cent. E. 3.5"x2.25" Orange envelope. Explains that the White House cannot accept monetary gifts, but that they commend the senders generous spirit. Color: BK,WH, BL, ML 1980.20.38 (Letter) image
62 1980.20.39 Card "Florida Citizens for Reagan". Color: BL,WH 1980.20.39 (Card) image
63 1980.20.4 Sticker, bumper Blue background with white pin stripes 1/2" from both bottom and top margins. Reads "Kennedy 80." Color: BL,WH 1980.20.4 (Sticker, bumper) image
64 1980.20.42 Card, political "I'll support Ted Kennedy, at my precinct caucus." January 11, 1980. Color: WH,BL 1980.20.42 (Card, political) image
65 1980.20.43 Handbill "Iowa Chooses a Leader" . Appeal for support for Ted Kennedy for President at the Iowa Precinct Caucuses, January 21, 1980. Color: BL,WH 1980.20.43 (Handbill) image
66 1980.20.44 Handbill Front contains a 2 15/16" photo of Jimmy Carter shaking hands and the title "Re-elect President Jimmy Carter". Booklet urges people to "vote in your local precinct caucus Jan. 21." Is full of quotes about Carter, and a total of 9 photos of the Carter administration. There is a tear-off stub to make contributions to the re-election campaign. 5 large quotes are in green ink. Paid for by Carter/Mondale Presidential Committee, Inc. Color: WH,BK,GR 1980.20.44 (Handbill) image
67 1980.20.47 Handbill Tri-fold. Front contains photo of Jimmy Carter 2 3/4" x 2". Below, in green ink, states "Re-elect President Carter: It's a Matter of Values." Inside brochure has 5 headings and 3 pictures. When fully opened top of paper reads in green ink "Not since the New Deal has any President compiled in so short a time, so comprehensive and enduring a record in both foreign and domestic policy." Bottom left corner holds picture of Walter Mondale. Bottom right corner contains stub asking for election donations. Back of booklet holds a picture 3 1/16" by 3 11/16" long of Jimmy Carter. Below picture is written propaganda on values. Written in green is "Re-elect President Carter. It's a matter of values." Color: WH,BK,GR 1980.20.47 (Handbill) image
68 1980.20.49 Postcard "I Support the President". Nov. 20, 1972. Appeal for campaign support for Pres. Jimmy Carter for re-election. Color: WH,GR 1980.20.49 (Postcard) image
69 1980.20.50 Card, Envelope Card and envelope. a. Card, embossed with Presidential seal thanking Mr. Bill Cramer for a Christmas card sent to the Carter family. Card is preprinted with Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter's signatures. b. Envelope is plain with the words "The White House" printed in blue in left-hand top corner. Color: WH 1980.20.50 (Card, Envelope) image
70 1980.20.51 Letter Letter and envelope. a. Letter. Letterhead from Carter/Mondale Presidential Committee, Inc. 1413 K Street NW, Washington, D. C. 20005. Written on January 14, 1980. Content urges William Cramer to participate in local caucus. Return address is green ink and there is a green border 1/4" in from edge of paper. Signed by Jimmy Carter. b. Envelope. Return address is the same as on the letter head, and in green ink. Mailed from Washington, D. C. Contains canceled 15 cent stamp. Cellophane window on bottom. Post marked January 16, 1980./ Color: WH,GR
71 1980.20.52 Letter Letter and envelope. a. Letter. Letterhead from Carter/Mondale Presidential Committee, Inc. 1413 K Street NW, Washington, D. C. 20005. Written on January 14, 1980. Content urges William Cramer to participate in local caucus. Return address is green ink and there is a green border 1/4" in from edge of paper. Signed by Jimmy Carter. b. Envelope. Return address is the same as on the letter head, and in green ink. Mailed from Washington, D. C. Contains canceled 15 cent stamp. Cellophane window on bottom. Post marked January 16, 1980./ Color: WH,GR,BK 1980.20.52 (Letter) image
72 1980.20.53 Letter Letter and envelope. a. Letter. From Chip Carter. (Carter/Mondale Presidential Committee, Inc. 1413 K street, Washington, D. C. 20005) to donor, written on 11/30/79. Carter thanks donor for support of his father. Letter has a green border 1/4" from edges. b. Envelope. Return address printed in green ink. Envelope also has the "Allied Printing" union label in lower left front corner. Color: WH,GR 1980.20.53 (Letter) image
73 1980.20.54 Letter Letter and envelope. a. Letter from Presidential Advisory Board on Ambassadorial Appointments Department of State Washington, D. C. 20520. Prepared on February 12, 1979 by Ben H. Read, Executive Secretary, discussing Senator Dick Clark's appointment as Ambassador to Soviet Union. b. Envelope. Has U. S. Mail stamp in right top conrner and same return address as letter head. Color: WH 1980.20.54 (Letter) image
74 1980.20.55 Letter Letter from Hodding Carter III, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Department of State spokesman to William L. Cramer in reply to an earlier letter sent by Cramer to President Carter. Promises followup in the near future. Color: WH
75 1980.20.56 Letter Letter, envelop and ticket. a. Letter. Letterhead reads "Des Moines Register and Tribune Des Moines, Iowa 50304. From James P. Gannon, Executive Editor. Informs donor he has won a ticket to a Presidential Candidates' Forum on Jan. 7. also lists 7 points regarding ticket sales. b. Ticket. Reads "Des Moines Register and Tribune Democratic Candidate Forum January 7, 1980 Civic Center of Greater Des Moines" and is for Entrance 8, Row KK, Seat 16. Is blue and white and features two small blue donkeys. c. Envelope. Return address is "Des Moines Register and Tribune P. O. Box 457 Des Moines, Iowa 50304" and has a green shape of Iowa printed under the return address. Color: BL,WH,GR 1980.20.56 (Letter) image
76 1980.20.57 Sticker, bumper "Carter & Mondale". Color: GR,WH
77 1980.20.58 Sticker, bumper "Re-elect President Carter".
78 1980.20.61 Handbill The Iowa Democratic Party; sheet on caucus.
79 1980.20.63 Handbill "The Success of the Carter Administration".
80 1980.20.65 Handbill Summary of the record of Carter-Mondale. 1980.20.65 (Handbill) image
81 1980.20.70 Booklet "IOWA CAN DO BETTER". Color: BK 1980.20.70 (Booklet) image
82 1980.20.71 Sticker, bumper Beck for Governor; Republican. Shield- shape, with photo of the candidate. Designed to be wet and place inside rear car window. Color: RD,WH,BL 1980.20.71 (Sticker, bumper) image
83 1980.20.73 Booklet "Bob Ray VP"; appeal for support for IA Governor Robert Ray as a candidate for Vice-President of the U. S. Color: RD,YL 1980.20.73 (Booklet) image
84 1980.20.74 Letter Letter and envelope. a. Letter from Robert D. Ray, Governor of Iowa. Nov. 20, 1972. b. envelope. 1980.20.74 (Letter) image
85 1980.20.80 Invitation For Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner. a. Invitation card. b. Reservation card. c. Return envelope. d. Envelope. 1980.20.80 (Invitation) image
86 1980.35.4 Pamphlet Political campaign pamphlet, John Anderson, 1980 Independent Presidential Campaign; brown paper cover inscribed, "Most polls show that if people believe John Anderson can win, he will win. Your support will make Anderson President"., "Vote Anderson/Lucey", "Anderson/Lucey logo; contains several pages concerning the dandidate's background and platform. Color: BR,WH
87 1980.35.5 Pamphlet Political campaign pamphlet, John Anderson 1980 Independent Presidential Campaign; brown paper cover inscribed, "During the next few months you may wll have the first opportunity in years to see the election of a candidate for President chosen by the people, not by political experts.", "See what some concerned citizens have to say about John Anderson"; contains several pages describing citizen support of John Anderson; photograph of Anderson on rear of pamphlet. Color: BR
88 1980.42.3 Sticker, bumper Political campaign item; white lettering on dark blue field, "GRASSLEY WORKS FOR BIG OIL", stop sign design at left, dollar signs on bottom edge; distributed by "Iowa UAW-CAP Council"; reverse stampepd, V.Vernon Company Newton, Iowa 50208". Chuck Grassley took office in January of 1981 and remains to be a US Senator from Iowa today (10/20/15). A student of UNI when it was still Iowa State Teachers College, he received both his Masters and Bachelors degrees from here. This bumper sticker is in opposition of Grassley as a Representative of Iowa's 3rd district. Grassley was a member from 1975-1981. 1980.42.3 (Sticker, bumper) image
89 1980.45.0071 Sticker, bumper McGovern for President, blue text on white background. Republican.
90 1980.45.100 Sticker Democratic party Iowa Congressional race; blue roundel, white printed inscription, "MEZVINSKY". Color: WH,BL 1980.45.100 (Sticker) image
91 1980.45.102 Sticker, bumper Democratic Party Iowa gubernatorial race; black face, white printed inscription, "SCHABEN" reverse marked, "ZIP-STRIPS The REMOVABLE Bumper Sticker!". Color: BK,WH
92 1980.45.103 Sticker, bumper Democratic party Iowa Gubernatorial race; white face, red, white and blue printed inscription, "PF Franzenburg DEMOCRAT FOR Governor"; reverse marked, "ZIP-STRIPS can be removed in ONE PIECE". Color: RD,WH,BL
93 1980.45.104 Sticker, bumper Iowa Gubernatorial race; white face, black printed inscription, "Tapscott Governor"; reverse marked, "ZIP-STRIPS can be removed in ONE PIECE!".
94 1980.45.106 Sticker Paper nametag; Iowa Democratic Party item; blue bordered face, green Iowa map outlined at center, black printed inscription, "Iowa Democrat for a better Iowa". Color: BL,GR,BK 1980.45.106 (Sticker) image
95 1980.45.107 Ticket Political fund raising picnic admission ticket; pink paper ticket, black printed information. "An Old Fashioned Iowa Picnic, Sponsored by Citizens for Mennenga, Saturday, October 5, 1974, Serving 4:00 to 6:00 P. M. Oak Park on Highway 136, Fun, Food, Entertainment, Adults $3.00 Children 12 and under $1.50. Color: PK,BK 1980.45.107 (Ticket) image
96 1980.45.108 Pass Light orange paper card, black printed inscription, "United States Senate Chamber Washington, D. C. June 4, 1971, ADMIT Bill Cramer signed, "Harold E. Hughes, U. S. SENATOR"; Capitol Building illustration at center, U. S. eagle and shield illustration at right; printed rules and instructions on reverse. Color: OR,BK 1980.45.108 (Pass) image
97 1980.45.109 Pass Light green paper card, black printed inscription, "VISITOR'S PASS, U. S. House of Representatives Washington, D. C. June 4, 1971, ADMIT Bill Cramer for the Ninety-Second Congress, A-92985" signed, "John Culver, M. C."; Capitol Building illustration at center top, U. S. eagle and shield illustration at left; printed rules and instructions on reverse. Color: GR,BK 1980.45.109 (Pass) image
98 1980.45.110 Booklet "United States Senate NINETY-SECOND CONGRESS", black and white photograph of Senate Chambers, "The United States Senate in Session", "Test. Cover title, "United States Senate NINETY-SECOND CONGRESS", black and white photograph of Senate Chambers, "The United States Senate in Session", "Corrected to February 1, 1971"; complete list of U. S. Senate members and officers; two page diagram of Senate Chamber floor; information concerning duties of the United States Semate; description of Senate Chamber area; back cover has black and white photograph of Old and New Senate Office Building; "U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 16-68858-36; Seven (7) pages. Color: BK,WH 1980.45.110 (Booklet) image
99 1980.45.112 Handbill Democratic Party, Iowa U. S. Senate race; cover photograph of Senator John C. Culver, yellow printed inscription, "SENATOR JOHN CULVER FIGHTING FOR IOWA & AMERICA"; describes Culver's achievements and positions on issues; photograph of Culver family on reverse. Color: BK,WH 1980.45.112 (Handbill) image
100 1980.45.113 Card, Christmas Christmas. Cover black and white photograph of John C. Culver family; interior black printed inscription, "1973 Merry Christmas With Every Good Wish for the Coming Year, the Culvers Ann, John, Catherine, Christine, Rebecca, Chester". Color: BK,WH 1980.45.113 (Card, Christmas) image