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Contains nominating and keynote speeches by various candidates at the convention, notably including future President Jimmy Carter and former astronaut, Senator John Glenn. Other speakers include Reverend Joseph L. Baglio, Senator Edmund S. Muskie, Archibald Cox, Peter W. Rodino, Jr., James Killilea, Margaret Constanza, Representative Barbara Jordan, Gladys Noon Spellman, and Walter F. Mondale.

Scope and Contents 56 photographs 1. Eucharistic World Conference, Philadelphia, August, 1976 2. With Catholic Cardinals, Philadelphia, August, 1976 3. Reception Philadelphia with Catholic hierarchy, Aug. 1976 4..President meeting Catholic leaders, Philadelphia, Aug., 1976 5. JFK Stadium, August, 1976, Philadelphia. 6. Visitors from around the world entering stadium, Aug., 1976 7. Speaking to Conference attendees, JFK stadium,...

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Contains a TIME magazine copy of stories from the convention and about Jimmy Carter and a July 5, 1976 copy of "The New Leader," featuring an article by Gus Tyler about Carter's run. A newsletter copy of "Jimmy Carter Convention News," Vol. 1 No. 1 from July 11, 1976 is also included.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of material collected by Robert J. Cooke from various presidential elections from the late 1960s to the early 1990s, primarily at the respective Democratic Conventions. Items include copies of speeches, pamphlets, publications, press badges, ads, biographies, and campaign material. Candidates of note include Governor George C. Wallace, President Jimmy Carter, and President Bill Clinton. A selection of Cooke's research on the Rorison family of Wilmington, North...