Subject: Political campaigns

Campaign textile, circa 1856. Measures 17" x 10" (sight), matted and framed to 22.75" x 15.75". Features the "NATIONAL AMERICAN FILLMORE AND DONELSON TICKET" for the 1856 presidential election. Printed in black on off-white silk. The list of electors includes Henry Mayer Phillips, believed to be the first Jewish elector in a political process. This textile represents the American, or "Know-Nothing," Party, which focused on anti-immigration and anti-Catholic policies. The textile is considered rare, with only a second known copy. Published in Pennsylvania.

An anti-Andrew Jackson campaign broadside published circa 1828, featuring woodcut illustrations and excerpts criticizing the inconsistency of journalists who initially opposed Jackson but later supported him. The broadside specifically targets Mordecai Manuel Noah, a prominent Jewish figure of the time, depicting him as a potential victim of Jackson's alleged retribution. This item is significant for being one of the earliest known American political cartoons featuring a prominent Jewish person and the president.

Broadside advertising the Socialistic Labor Party's candidates in the Cincinnati city election on Monday, April 1, 1878. The flyer, possibly printed as early as late 1877, urges workingmen to vote against the Democrats and Republicans, accusing them of neglecting the working class. It lists several candidates, including Solomon Ruthenburg for the Board of Public Works and Jacob Hemmler for Director of the Infirmary. The reverse side contains text in German; it is unclear if the message is the same. Louis Benjamin, Chairman of the City Executive Committee, is prominently mentioned. Benjamin founded The Cigar Makers Protective Union No. 4 of Cincinnati in 1886. The broadside is significant for its depiction of class conflict and the involvement of Jewish individuals in labor movements during the 1870s, a period marked by major economic crises.

Business card campaign advertisement for Adolph Sutro's 1894 San Francisco mayoral candidacy. The card includes a photograph of Sutro and the slogan "Defeat the Octopus." Published in San Francisco, California, on November 6, 1894.

Election campaign pin supporting Charles H. Cohn for President of the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Association. The pin dates to October 4, 1898. Cohn served as Allentown's Fire Chief from 1893-1896. A pamphlet in the collection lists Cohn as selling whiskey, wine, and cigars at 19 North 7th Street, Allentown, PA. Additional biographical information notes Cohn's attendance as an aid at the March 1886 Purim Ball in Allentown.

Letter written and signed by Massachusetts Congressman Leopold Morse on October 21, 1870. The letter expresses thanks to supporters for the Democratic nomination. The letter is housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 16, Folder 1.

Newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated November 30, 1868, featuring letters concerning General Grant's Order No. 11. The article discusses the order's impact and its emergence as a significant issue in the Presidential campaign. Published in New York City.

Letter written on patriotic stationery measuring 9.125 x 11.5 inches (when folded). The stationery features oval portraits of U.S. Presidents from George Washington to the newly elected Abraham Lincoln (depicted beardless). Published in New York, NY and sold by Lange & Kronfeld, 201 William St., circa 1861. The stationery was produced and sold during Lincoln's first year in office.

A political pin advocating for the election of Fiorello La Guardia and Levy. The pin's design includes the phrase "Vote La Guardia and Levy...American Labor". The pin dates from circa 1940 and relates to American politics in New York City.

Postcard depicting a young man and a woman by a stream. The reverse side mentions a Republican candidate for District Attorney and includes a picture. The postcard dates from circa 1920.

Broadside listing Republican delegates to the Nevada State Convention from Washoe County, circa 1890. Includes the names of James Mayberry (Reno), William Donaldson (Wadsworth), O.C. Ross (Glendale), W.F. Everett (Brown's), W.E. Price (Franktown), S.A. Hamlin (Verdi), and J.F. Bonham (Pyramid, Peavine, and Salt Marsh). Also mentions Sol. Levy, L. Abrahams, and M. Nathan.

Silk political ribbon from the Native American Party, circa 1844. The ribbon features a lithograph depicting patriotic symbols, including a man waving a flag, an eagle, and George Washington. The printer's name and address are at the bottom. This artifact relates to the nativist riots in Philadelphia's Kensington Ward, which involved violence between nativists and Irish Catholic immigrants.

Silk ribbon from the 'Liberal Ticket', a non-Mormon political party in Salt Lake City, Utah, circa 1890. The ribbon features the text "Salt Lake City an American Metropolis after Feb. 10, 1890." Associated with Louis Hyams and Samuel Kahn, founders of the Liberal Ticket.

This trade card is a political campaign item supporting the 1884 presidential candidacy of James G. Blaine and John A. Logan. The front of the card features text prominently displaying "FOR PRES. JAMES BLAINE" and "FOR VP JOHN LOGAN." The text is likely printed in dark ink, creating a strong contrast against a lighter background. The card's imagery and design likely reflect the aesthetics and styles popular during the 1880s. The back of the card is blank. The card advertises the clothing business of H. & A. Rosenbloom.

This trade card, issued by L. Hirschberg, a clothing merchant in Cambridge, Ohio, is a dual-sided advertisement. The front features a portrait of a political candidate, possibly from the 1884 election, with a caption encouraging voters to 'Vote for Whom You Please,' but to 'Buy Your Clothing from Hirschberg.' This suggests Hirschberg aimed to associate his business with civic engagement. The back of the card displays an advertisement for ordering cards to sell, indicating a possible additional business venture or a strategy to increase sales. The style of the imagery and text suggests a late 19th-century origin.