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Political Campaigns

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 77 Collections and/or Records:

J. Bracken Lee papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0037
Abstract

The J. Bracken Lee papers (1948-1974) consist of the personal and political papers of J. Bracken Lee, governor of Utah from 1949-1957. Included are meeting materials, reports, correspondence, speeches, press releases, scrapbooks, and other materials.

Dates: 1948-1974

Louis Marcus papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0788
Abstract The Louis Marcus papers (1902-1939) are a collection of documents from specific events in the life of Louis Marcus (1880-1936), his wife Gertrude (d. 1955), and their son, L. Howard Marcus (1919-1984). They include Louis Marcus' personal diary, and scrapbooks from his tenure as mayor of Salt Lake City in the 1930s. Of particular interest are the brochures and maps from pre-World War II Europe and Egypt. There are also brochures from the S.S. Queen Mary and the S.S. Normandie, two luxury...
Dates: 1902-1939

Dan Marriott papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0812
Abstract

The Dan Marriott papers (1975-1984) contains congressional papers including correspondence, case files, bills, files, speeches, and press releases. Dan Marriott served as U.S. Representative from Utah's Second Congressional District, 1976-1984.

Dates: 1975-1984

Norma W. Matheson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0849
Abstract

The bulk of the Norma W. Matheson papers (1906-2010) contain material documenting Matheson's public life during her tenure as first lady of Utah from 1977 to 1985. The collection also features correspondence, schedules and agendas, plans and financial information for the governor's mansion, and early keepsakes.

Dates: 1906-2010

Herbert B. Maw audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0066
Abstract

The Herbert B. Maw audio-visual collection (1941-1986) consists of audiocassettes of Maw's State Legislative Addresses in 1941 and 1943 and a 1986 conversation with Maw on KUER radio as well as a video interview from 1982. Herbert Brown Maw (1893-1990) was an attorney, educator, and Utah politician. He was elected as the 8th Governor of Utah and served from 1941 to 1949.

Dates: 1941-1943; 1982-1986

Herbert B. Maw biographical collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0532
Abstract

The Herbert B. Maw biographical collection (1981-1982) consist of biographical information on this former Utah governor. This information, along with an interview with Maw, was used as a source for Dean L. May's Utah: A People's History.

Dates: 1981-1982

Scott D. McCoy papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2535
Abstract

The Scott D. McCoy papers (2002-2010) contain correspondence, research and notes relating to Scott McCoy's tenure in the Utah State Senate (2005-2009). Also included are materials related to the Don't Amend Alliance (2003) and Equality Utah.

Dates: 2002-2010

H. Bryon Mock photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0297
Abstract

The H. Bryon Mock photograph collection contains an autographed portrait photograph of President Lyndon Johnson, and other politicians.

Dates: 1964-1966

Frank E. Moss papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0146
Abstract

The Frank E. Moss papers (1931-1992) contain congressional papers of Senator Frank E. Moss, 1959-76, covering the 86th-93rd Congress, and personal files, 1935-76. Besides the congressional files the papers include biographical information, photographs, plaques, certificates, honors, etc. represetative of his eighteen years as U.S. Senator.

Dates: 1931-1992

Myth of the Eastern Front records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2380
Abstract

The Myth of the Eastern Front records (1930s-2006) consist of drafts and research materials for The Myth of the Eastern Front: The Nazi-Soviet War in American Popular Culture, written by Edward J. Davies and Ronald M. Smelser. Both Davies and Smelser are professors at the University of Utah.

Dates: 1930s-2006

Charles James Nabors collection of George McGovern campaign audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0304
Abstract

The Charles James Nabors collection of George McGovern campaign audio recordings are radio promotionals made by the George McGovern for President committee, which supported the South Dakota Senator as the Democratic candidate in the 1972 presidential election against incumbent Richard Nixon. The tapes were collected by Dr. Charles Nabors, a medical researcher and political activist who became the University of Utah's first African American faculty member in 1958.

Dates: circa 1972

Wayne Owens papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0108
Abstract

The Wayne Owens papers (1950-2010) contain correspondence, reports, subject files, office files, financial documents, speeches, notebooks, news clippings, articles, campaign files, and memorabilia associated with the political life of Owens, a member of the United States House of Representatives for Utah's second congressional district.

Dates: 1950-2010

Political and general Utah news clippings collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0212
Abstract

The political news clippings collection (circa 1854-1920) consists of news clippings relating to Utah's third legislature after statehood, national news regarding Utah, and general clipping regarding events that happened throughout the state.

Dates: circa 1854-1920

Political campaign collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0480
Abstract The political campaign collection (1891-1909, 1960s-1970s) holds miscellaneous materials from state and federal political campaigns. Included are documents from the 1964 and 1972 Utah governor's race; Richard Nixon's 1972 presidential bid; Wayne Owens' congressional campaign in 1972; flyers for 1972 Utah legislative candidates; Utah executive branch items from the same year; and a miscellaneous array of undated items (circa 1960-circa 1972). Also included in the collection are political...
Dates: 1891-1970s

Ivy Baker Priest papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0163
Abstract

The Ivy Baker Priest papers (1889-1975) document the career of this U. S. Treasurer and California State Treasurer and are concerned primarily with national and California political issues. A Utah native, Priest (1905-1975) was active in Republican party activities, was an unsuccessful Utah congressional candidate in 1934 and 1950, and served on Utah's Women's Legislative Council.

Dates: 1889-1975

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

Bernie A. Rhodes photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0642
Abstract

The Bernie A. Rhodes photograph collection consists of images of areas in Utah County, Utah, published in D. B. Cooper, the Real McCoy.

Dates: circa 1980

A. Wally Sandack photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0640
Abstract

The A. Wally Sandack photograph collectionconsists of portraits of campaign activity and political leaders in Utah, circa 1955.

Dates: circa 1955

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

Pat Shea papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1864
Abstract

The Pat Shea papers (1976-1994) contain correspondence, fax transmissions, articles, newsletters, pamphlets, brochures, notebooks, legislation materials, U. S. Senate materials, term reports, and news clippings related to the politics of Utah and the United States. Shea graduated from Harvard Law School, practiced law and served as counsel to the Foreign Relations Committee in the U.S. Senate. He ran as the Democratic candidate for governor of Utah in 1992.

Dates: 1976-1994