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Electoral politics

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

Michael S. Berman political collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1273
Abstract

Contains materials related to Michael S. Berman's extensive involvement in the U.S. political arena. The collection consists of photographs, convention publications, campaign buttons and bumper stickers, posters, jewelry, hats and t-shirts, news clippings and papers, and various types of memorabilia and political ephemera collected by or given to Berman.

Dates: 1916, 1960-2008; Majority of material found in 1970-2000

Patrick A. Burke papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3661
Abstract

The collection contains Burke’s political correspondence, and material on the Truman-Barkley Club, especially concerning arrangements for President Truman’s visit to Duluth in 1948.

Dates: 1948-1950

Candidate Election Cards

 Collection
Identifier: S4529
Abstract

The collection consists of 2 labor dues books, approximately 65 alphabetical city election cards from 1909, 1913, and a few that are not dated, and a written list of the cards in alphabetical order.

Dates: 1900-1913

Ralph Doty papers

 Collection
Identifier: S2249
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence and subject files concerning Ralph Doty's activities as Minnesota State Senatro.

Dates: 1969-1976

Duluth election returns and poll list

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3675
Abstract

The collection consists of election returns for the April, 1870, election, listing candidates with the number of votes they received, and a list of people who were voting in the November 2, 1886, election and a poll list for 1886 for the village of Duluth.

Dates: 1870-1886; Majority of material found in 1870, 1886

Duluth Municipal Judge Election scrapbooks

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3696
Abstract

The collection consists of 4 scrapbooks of newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1912-1915

Elections memorabilia

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2406
Abstract

This collection consists of campaign bumper stickers, posters, circulars, advertisements, and pamphlets used in Minnesota for local, state, and national elections. The collection also includes news clippings and informational sheets containing the results of elections.

Dates: circa 1896-1970

Gnesen Township records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2430
Abstract

The collection contains two clerk's ledgers, 1879-1908, 1908-1912; photocopied census records, 1858-1905; photocopied school census, 1934, 1938; miscellaneous financial records, a list of qualified electors, 1938; a summary of votes of primary elections, 1936, and School Board minutes related to the fire and subsequent rebuilding of School #2, 1925-1926, and a photograph of the Gnesen Community Center, 1981.

Dates: 1858-1981; Majority of material found in 1858-1912, 1936-1943, 1981

Rudy Gustafson papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S4543
Abstract

The collection consists of Socialist Labor Party papers and one video.

Dates: undated

Roger J. Hargrave papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S2448
Abstract The collection contains a published copy of the Origin and Development of Comptrollership in Iowa; a typed copy of his dissertation The Iowa State Comptroller; Rep. John Blatnik’s speeches (copies) to the 80th congress and miscellaneous others, 1947–1948; Blatnik’s radio speeches (copies) 1947–1948; and five volumes of teaching materials for courses taught by Hargrave. Scrapbooks compiled by Anne Hargrave spanning 1911–1980 were microfilmed at Brandeis University and a copy provided for this...
Dates: 1911-1980

Trevanion W. Hugo papers

 Collection
Identifier: S3166
Abstract

The collection contains election materials, mayoral, personal and business correspondence, speeches, articles and letters by Hugo, material on social activities, descriptions of Hugo, and his personal diary from 1902–1913.

Dates: 1899-1923

Independent Republican Party, Minnesota, Eighth Congressional District and St. Louis County Committee records

 Collection
Identifier: S2289
Abstract

The collection consists primarily of papers dealing with the 59th, 60th, 61st, 62nd, and 63rd legislative districts of the state of Minnesota, the 9th state senate district, St. Louis County, plus a small amount of material dealing with state and national politics.  It contains administrative records, campaign material, subject files, publications and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1938-1978

Ingrid Wells papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S2246
Abstract The collection contains circulars, filing statement and maps of legislative district from Wells’ 1956 campaign for 57th Congressional District; text of a speech she gave as Vice President of Voyaguer’s National Park Association, 1968 and a statement of recognition of her work for this association; the statement of appointment to the governor’s commission on the Status of Women, 1965; conference program for and newspaper clippings announcing the Duluth Bi-Annual Conference on the Status of...
Dates: 1954-1965

Alfred and Mary Jaques family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2388
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, 1876 - circa 1930; news clippings; pamphlets; elections ephemera; and programs, invitations and announcements for social and personal events.

Dates: 1876-1934

Oscar J. Larson papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3160
Abstract

The collection contains congressional campaign materials, speeches, invitations, news items about Larson, a congressional report, civilian war record, and photograph of his home.

Dates: 1920-1938

League of Women Voters of Duluth records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2201
Abstract

Contains the business records of the organization including minutes, annual reports, and correspondence, information on local study items, selected newspaper clippings scrapbooks, and audiocassettes and films on various topics.

Dates: 1924-2009

Arlene Lehto papers

 Collection — Box 17
Identifier: S2361
Abstract

The collection contains documents from the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission, the Great Lakes Basin Commission, and the Save Lake Superior Association. Also included are Lehto’s legislative papers, subject files, and publications.

Dates: 1971-1983

Minnesota Election research data

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S4512
Abstract

The collection contains Duluth election data of all candidates of all parties down to the ward level from the years 1896, 1912, 1920, and 1924 compiled from returns published in newspapers and other political and labor history sources. The collection also holds Minnesota governor election results from Duluth for 1896-1934.

Dates: 1896-1934; Majority of material found in 1896, 1912, 1920, 1924

Milton E. Pelletier papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: S6001
Abstract

The collection includes 2 slide presentations; personal letters from 1968-2003; letters to and from politicians including John A. Blatnik, President Richard Nixon, MN Governor Anderson, District 8 representative Jim Oberstar, and Senator Walter Mondale; information on Lake Superior Conferences, City of Duluth Legislation, BWCA legislation, the Lake Superior Water quality, and Wet Lands Action Program.

Dates: 1968-1993

Solomon Sax papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3163
Abstract

This collection contains business letters, club memberships, public office materials, condolences, warranty deeds, stock certificates, and bills.

Dates: 1895-1927

Emanuel G. Swanstrom papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3605
Abstract

The collection contains three letters to Swanstrom from the State Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, a pledge to serve faithfully as trustee of the town of Oneota, a photograph of Swanstrom and a photograph of his home.

Dates: 1860-1886

Barbra Sweeney-Lamont legislative committee papers

 Collection
Identifier: S2356
Abstract

The collection contains files from Sweeney-Lamonts tenure as an administrative assistant for the Minnesota House of Representatives. Materials include correspondence, research papers, materials collected relative to proposed legislation, press releases, memos, campaign materials, and information on governmental processes.

Dates: 1973-1974

Henry Truelsen papers

 Collection — Box SC
Identifier: S3151
Abstract

The collection contains letters to Truelsen's daughter and business letters, 1816–1932 and two scrapbooks containing news clippings covering Truelsen's term as mayor of Duluth, Minnesota, 1896–1902.

Dates: 1896-1932

Twin Ports and Regional Labor History Conference proceedings

 Collection — Box OH
Identifier: S4505
Abstract

Contains three tapes of Twin Ports and Regional Labor History Conference proceedings.

Dates: 1991 May 24

Women in Politics oral history interviews

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2291
Abstract In 1978 and 1979 historian Barbara Sommer interviewed fifteen women form the Duluth, Minnesota area who were involved in politics as elected officials or activists. In the interviews the women discussed their reasons for entering politics, their involvements past and present, and their own and their families' reactions to their involvement in politics. The collection consists of audio recordings of the interviews, typed indexes to the topics covered in the recordings, copies of the question...
Dates: 1978-1979