All items in the this gallery are in the Rather-Westerman Political Collection in Library Special Collections and the Kentucky Museum on the campus of Western Kentucky University. More than 15,000 items have been donated by citizens, alumni, faculty, collectors, and WKU friends. The collection name honors Julius E. Rather, alumnus and major donor since 1983, and Robert V. Westerman, alumnus and major donor since 1998.
Lt. Governor Harry Lee Waterfield at Western's campus
Ross Perot Kentucky Rally
Bob Dole and Ann Northrup Kentucky Rally
Harry S Truman visits Paducah, Oct. 4, 1959
Our Next Senator : Albert B. Chandler
Be Happy with Happy Chandler For President
Souvenir 1895 Inauguration W. O. Bradley 1st Republican Governor of Kentucky pin
Democrats for the 80's
William Goebel for Governor Political Pin
William Goebel Memorial Photo Button
William Goebel Political Photo Button
Governor John Y. and Phyllis George Brown