Eight-page newspaper, *Campaign Dial*, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 26, 1864. Published by S.E. Cohen, the newspaper strongly endorses Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice-President. The newspaper reflects pro-Lincoln sentiment during the 1864 presidential election and highlights the publisher's stance against slavery.
Subject: Presidential Elections
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Printed broadside advertising a contest to guess the 1896 presidential vote by party and state. The prize is $1000 and "General Arthur" cigars. The broadside was issued by Kerbs, Wertheim & Schiffer, located at 1016-1020 Second Avenue. Edward Fulda gave the broadside in San Francisco, California. The back features a list of each state's electoral votes and 1892 results. The individual who donated this item to the University of Pennsylvania Library noted that the issuer was active in Jewish affairs. The broadside is dated January 1, 1896.
A letter written by Mordecai Noah, a prominent Jewish leader and politician in New York City, to Azariah C. Flagg, the Secretary of State of New York, on March 30, 1828. Noah discusses strategies to ensure Andrew Jackson's victory in the upcoming presidential election, including influencing New York's senators to manipulate the electoral law. The letter reveals Noah's support for Jackson, despite his opposition in the previous election. The letter is a bifolium, measuring 7 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches, with an integral address leaf and postmark. It shows minor damage, with tears at the corner of the address leaf and at the seal. The letter highlights Noah's political maneuvering and the complexities of the 1828 election.
New York Times Newspaper Article on Grant's Order No. 11 (November 30, 1868)Newspaper clipping from the New York Times, dated November 30, 1868, featuring letters concerning General Grant's Order No. 11. The article discusses the order's impact and its emergence as a significant issue in the Presidential campaign. Published in New York City.
Trade Card -Saks & Co..... PRES. HARRISON & AMERICAN FLAG; POPULAR VOTE OF 1884 ON THE BACK; At Library of Congress Exhibit in Cinn.(AJA) during 2005; ;.....No address listed....Andrew Saks, a German-Jewish immigrant, started his clothing business in Washington, D.C., in 1867, under the name A. Saks & Co. He later expanded to several cities including Richmond, VA, and New York City.
This trade card is a political campaign item supporting the 1884 presidential candidacy of James G. Blaine and John A. Logan. The front of the card features text prominently displaying "FOR PRES. JAMES BLAINE" and "FOR VP JOHN LOGAN." The text is likely printed in dark ink, creating a strong contrast against a lighter background. The card's imagery and design likely reflect the aesthetics and styles popular during the 1880s. The back of the card is blank. The card advertises the clothing business of H. & A. Rosenbloom.