Presidents -- Election
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Subdivided by date, if appropriate.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
John F. Schrank Letters
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-148
Scope and Contents
This collection contains letters from John F. Schrank, who in 1912 attempted to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt, to his doctor, Dr. Adin Sherman, during 1914-1918 when Schrank was committed to the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun, Wisconsin. Schrank's letters contain his gratitude for and desire to maintain his friendship with Dr. Sherman, his commentary on World War I, and general observations and revelations on the current status of his life. A selection...
Dates:
1913-1919, 1943, 1990, 1998; Majority of material found within 1913-1919
Found in:
Special Collections
Robert J. Cooke Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-214
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...
Dates:
1967-2013, undated; Majority of material found in 1976, 1992
Found in:
Special Collections
Wilbur D. Jones, Jr. Political Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC-MS-163
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of political papers, photographs, notebooks, and memorabilia covering Wilbur Jones's career in California and national staff politics from 1964-1978. His positions included assistant director of Republican Associates of Los Angeles County (California); field representative to Congressman Ed Reinecke (R-CA, 27th District); assistant manager, Barry M. Goldwater, Jr., congressional campaign; administrative assistant to Congressman Goldwater (R-CA., 27th District);...
Dates:
1964-1978
Found in:
Special Collections