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Political Campaigns

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Edna Clark Ericksen papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0617
Abstract The Edna Clark Ericksen papers (1908-1982) contain materials documenting the political, personal, and religious activities of this Utah legislator and church leader. The bulk of the collection pertains to the E. E. Ericksen and Ezra T. Clark families. Included are correspondence, personal material, documents regarding the LDS Church's Primary and children, news clippings, Democratic Party and Utah Legislature materials, and documents regarding her public service activities. Edna Clark...
Dates: 1908-1982

Allan Turner Howe papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0140
Abstract

The Allan Turner Howe papers (1975-1976) are composed of the material accumulated during Howe's term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The collection consists of material generated by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Correspondence to and from constituents, and casework handled through his offices in Washington, Salt Lake City, and Cedar City is also included.

Dates: 1975-1976

Karl Vernon King papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0199
Abstract

The Karl Vernon King papers (1899-1960) consist of the papers of Karl Vernon King, Creighton King, Samuel A. King, and William Henry King. The Kings were a family of Utah lawyers and politicians. Correspondence, legal papers, speeches, pamphlets, financial records, news clippings, campaign materials, diaries, and other items are included in the collection.

Dates: 1899-1960

Patricia Maynetta King papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1736
Abstract

The Patricia Maynetta King papers (1916-2004) consist of materials relating to the presidential campaigns of Adlai Stevenson, John F. Kennedy, the resignation of Richard Nixon, and the Utah State Democratic Party. There are also two scrapbooks highlighting roadwork and road planning in Utah.

Dates: 1916-2004

Joseph Lafayette Rawlins papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0189
Abstract The Joseph Lafayette Rawlins papers (1885-1964) contain materials collected by Rawlins' daughter, Alta R. Jensen, in preparation for her publication of The Unfavored Few: The Autobiography of Joseph L. Rawlins. Joseph L. Rawlins (1850-1926) was dedicated to making Utah a state, and fought to change political situation that were objectionable to people outside the Utah Territory. His efforts were eventually introduced before the House of Representatives in a...
Dates: 1885-1964

Sol J. Selvin papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0489
Abstract

The Sol J. Selvin papers (1937-1982) consist of certificates, biographies, legislative documents, correspondence, and news clippings concerning Solomon "Sol" Joseph Selvin (1878-1958), a former Utah Senator and businessman.

Dates: 1937-1982

Karen Shepherd papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1426
Abstract The Karen Shepherd papers document this Congresswoman's term as the representative for Utah's 2nd district in the United States House of Representatives, her campaigns, and her tenure as U. S. Executive Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The bulk of the collection centers around congressional reform, an important issue for members of the freshman class of the 103rd Congress, many of whom campaigned on reform platforms. The collection contains...
Dates: 1940-2012

William Treseder papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1848
Abstract

The William Treseder papers (1936-1963) are a collection of professional papers from his career in law enforcement and his activities in the Democratic Party. Treseder was a Justice of the Peace in Magna, Utah from 1928 to 1932, served as a deputy U.S. Marshal in 1933, and from 1950 to 1952 was a Utah U.S. Marshal. His personal interests included active membership in the Democratic Party in Utah, where he also served in several capacities.

Dates: 1936-1963

Utah elections collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0464
Abstract

The Utah elections collection (1954-1956) contain political literature, correspondence, newsletters, and lists pertaining to national and Utah political campaigns.

Dates: 1954-1956

Utah State Democratic Committee photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0095
Abstract

The Utah State Democratic Committee photograph collection contains photographs of various politicians and performers associated with the committee, including some photographs of fund raising telethons.

Dates: 1960s-1990s