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Norman H. and Charlotte Strouse collection of letters of the presidents, 1780-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.4 linear feet
Abstract:
This is a collection of manuscript letters of presidents of the United States dating from 1780 to 1993 collected by Norman H. Strouse. All of the presidents are represented except for Abraham Lincoln, Jimmy Carter, and Ronald Reagan. The letters and other documents relating to Abraham Lincoln have been separated into their own collection at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Older letters are generally more substantive, with more recent letters mostly being short notes of thanks.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

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Marj Skinker album of Republican women's Voteswagon tour, 1968-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (approximately 86 pages with 88 page enclosure)
Abstract:
Marjorie Bragunier "Marj" Skinker (1928-2020) had a lifelong involvement with the media and Republican Party politics, including serving as Press Secretary for the Republican National Committee during the 1968 presidential campaign. The Marj Skinker album of Republican women's Voteswagon tour contains photographs, postcards, correspondence, and ephemera relating to the Voteswagon, a bus decorated with campaign stickers and run by women members of the Republican Party, which toured the country to rally women support for the Nixon-Agnew campaign in September and October, 1968.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Harold Brayman papers, 1900-1991 (inclusive) 1928-1978 (bulk)

Extent:
20.33 linear foot (21 boxes), 12 volume (12 scrapbooks), 16 oversize removal (13 folders and 3 items), 16 audio cassette, 10 1/4 inch audio tape, 1 vhs tape, 1 betamax tape, and 6 phonograph record
Abstract:
Harold Brayman (1900-1988), a political journalist and former director of the Public Relations Department of Du Pont Company for 21 years, helped establish a concept of public relations which was widely emulated throughout the United States. The Harold Brayman papers, spanning from 1900-1991, document the successful dual career of one man in the fields of journalism and public relations. The collection includes correspondence, memoranda, press releases, speeches, newspaper clippings and articles, manuscripts for publications, photographs, and memorabilia.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Harold Brayman papers supplement, 1914-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:
6.75 linear foot (8 boxes), 9 phonograph record (8 acetate discs and 1 aluminum disc), and 1 oversize removal (1 oversized folder)
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Harold Brayman (1900-1988), a political journalist and former director of the Public Relations Department of Du Pont Company for 21 years, helped establish a concept of public relations which was widely emulated throughout the United States. The Harold Brayman papers supplement, spanning from 1914-1992, contains substantial editions to the original collection, documenting Brayman's dual careers in the fields of journalism and public relations. The collection includes correspondence, memoranda, press releases, speeches, newspaper clippings and articles, photographs, memorabilia and books.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Sir Joseph Gold political and miscellaneous ephemera collection, 1960-1996 (inclusive) 1960-1970 (bulk)

Extent:
0.6 linear foot (2 boxes) and 1 oversize removal (poster)
Abstract:
The attorney and author Joseph Gold was born in London, England, on July 12, 1912; he died on February 22, 2000, in Bethesda, Maryland. The Sir Joseph Gold political and miscellaneous ephemera collection comprises .67 linear feet of newsletters, pamphlets, posters, blank letterhead, and typed pages from the 1960s through the 1990s.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Bernie Joe "Tex" Burkett collection related to Watergate, 1974 (inclusive)

Extent:
.33 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:
Bernie Joe (BJ) “Tex” Burkett (1924-2010), was a Republican political operative and public relations professional. The Bernie Joe "Tex" Burkett collection related to Watergate include a copy of the articles of impeachment proposed by Rep. Harold Donohue (D-MA), as well as background and briefing materials for Senator William Roth (R-DE), preparing the senator for the possible impeachment trial of President Richard M. Nixon.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Jerome O. Herlihy political campaign ephemera collection, 1876-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
2100 item (this collection contains approximately 1500 campaign buttons and pins, 400 unique bumper stickers, 375 political artifacts, paper ephemera, and posters and signs in 27 boxes. ), 2 vhs tape, 1 phonograph record, and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:
Delaware native and former Delaware Superior Court Judge Jerome O. Herlihy maintained an active connection to national and local politics throughout his life. The Jerome O. Herlihy political campaign ephemera collection spans over a century of United States and Delaware politics, and includes campaign buttons and pins, bumper stickers, a wide array of political artifacts, and paper ephemera.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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