To the Colored Voters of the City of Bowling Green

Flyer addressing the Colored Voters of the City of Bowling Green. Calling on them to not be misled by promises that cannot be kept, and vote for the Present Progressive City Council. 21 x 14 cm. Rather-Westerman Political Collection...

Henry Clay Festival Association commemorative ribbon

Silk ribbon created by the Henry Clay Festival Association to honor Kentucky statesman Henry Clay. Dimensions are Height = 6.5 inches and Width = 3 inches. Rather-Westerman Political Collection, the Kentucky Museum, WKU

Simon Bolivar Buckner Political Button

Simon Bolivar Buckner political button. Photo of the candidate is reproduced on the front. Manufactured of celluloid, paper and metal, the button was made by the St. Louis Button Company of St. Louis, Missouri. Diameter = 1.5...

Simon Bolivar Buckner Political Button

Simon Bolivar Buckner (1823-1914) political stud from either his run for Kentucky governor in 1887 or Vice President (National Democratic Party) in 1896. Photo of the candidate is incorporated into the design. Diameter = 0.688...

Bob Dole and Ann Northrup Kentucky Rally

Amateur photographs of a Ann Northrup, Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao and Bob Dole for President rally in Frankfort, KY. Rather-Westerman Political Collection, Library Special Collections, WKU

Ross Perot Kentucky Rally

Amateur photograph of a Ross Perot rally in Frankfort, KY Rather-Westerman Political Collection, Library Special Collections, WKU

Governor John Y. and Phyllis George Brown

Color photograph of Gov. John Y. and Phyllis George Brown; Brown was the 55th Governor of KY. Ed McMahon and his wife, Victoria Valentine are also shown. Color print size is 22 1/2” x 17 1/2”. Rather-Westerman Political Collection...

Martha Layne Collins Inauguration Button

Pin-back style Martha Layne Collins Inauguration ”KENTUCKY MAKES HISTORY” button. Martha Layne (Hall) Collins, b. 1936, was Kentucky's first elected female governor. Diameter = 2.188 inches Rather-Westerman Political Collection, the...

Collins for Governor : MLC in '83 photo button

Pin-back style Martha Layne Collins ”MLC in ’83” photo button. Martha Layne Collins served as Governor of Kentucky (1983 - 1987) and Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky (1979 - 1983). Diameter = 2.5 inches Rather-Westerman Political...

Democrats for the 80's

John Y. Brown, Jr. for Governor pin-back photo political button. Martha Layne Collins (b. 1936) was running mate for Lieutenant Governor. In support of Ted Kennedy’s run for the Democratic Nomination for Presidential candidate in 1980...

Re-elect Mrs. Mae Street Kidd: Democratic Candidate for State Representative, 41st District [political card]

Political card which reads: RE-ELECT MRS. MAE STREET KIDD Democratic Candidate for STATE REPRESENTATIVE 41st District [11 union symbol] Residence: 2308 W. Chestnut Cards Paid By Candidate [n.d.] Note: Political Graveyard website lists her...

Combs - Ward [bumper sticker]

Combs - Ward bumper sticker, 1967. Bumper sticker produced for the campaign of Democratic candidates Bert T. Combs for Governor and Henry Ward for Lieutenant Governor. Combs withdrew from the 1967 race when he realized his marriage was...

Come back to your Kentucky

45 rpm recording of ”A. B. [Happy Chandler] sings ’ Come back to your Kentucky’” and ”Roses in December” composed by H. I. Miranda (Heber Music Publishing Co. B.M.I. 1275-45-666A and 1275-45-666B) Record No. 666. Miranda Records was...

Harry S Truman visits Paducah, Oct. 4, 1959

A roll of 16 mm black and white film which Joe La Gore had processed by Eastman Kodak Company. The film shows a visit by former president Harry S Truman to Paducah, KY. The segment is about 5 minutes long.9.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 3 cm (box)100...

Lt. Governor Harry Lee Waterfield at Western's campus

Photograph of Harry Lee Waterfield, Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky visiting Western Kentucky State College campus in 1959. Rather-Westerman Political Collection, Library Special Collections, WKU

Be Happy with Happy Chandler For President

Pin-back style Albert ”Happy” Chandler mint-colored political button for Democratic nomination for US Presidential candidacy, 1956. Diameter = 3 inches.

Alben W. Barkley Political Button

Made in New York, NY, Alben William Barkley (1877-1956) for Senator political button which is pin-back in style and reads: "I Want BARKLEY Senator." Diameter = 0.875 inches. Rather-Westerman Political Collection, the Kentucky Museum, WKU

Look Ahead, Neighbor!

Published by the Robbins Company, New York, NY, in 1952, this sheet music has words and music by Mann Holiner and Alberta Nichols.

Young Democrats for Barkley political button

Made in New York, NY, and used in Kentucky, this Young Democrats for Barkley political button promotes Alben Barkley’s candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President. Button is pin-back in style. Diameter = 0.625...

Truman-Barkley Political Button

Truman-Barkley political button that is pin-back in style. Diameter: 0.813 inches

Cactus Jack

Words and music by Jack Foy and Rex Lampman., this sheet music was published by Forster Music Publications, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois as a 1940 campaign song for Democratic candidate John Nance Garner, 1868-1967. 1 score (3 p.) ; 31 cm ...

Our Next Senator : Albert B. Chandler

Pin-back style photo political button promoting Albert ”Happy” Chandler’s run for U.S. Senate, 1938. Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler (1898-1991) was a Kentucky governor. Diameter = 0.875 inches Rather-Westerman Political Collection, the...

ABC's March Song

Written by M. M. Dower who also published it in Bardstown, Ky., the sheet music cover reads: ”A B Chandler, ’Happy’s’ campaign song. ... Be a Happy Fan.” Words and music by "Cap'n Dee" and M. M. Dower. 1 score. Rather-Westerman Political...

Re-elect Barkley Senator Political Button

Made by the Universal Badge Company of Boston, Mass., ”RE-ELECT BARKLEY SENATOR” political button promoting Alben Barkley’s 1932 re-election bid for the United States Senate in 1932. Diameter = 0.875 inches. Rather-Westerman Political...

Father of the Land We Love : written for the American People

William Goebel Memorial Photo Button

Made by the Henderson Lithograph Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and used in Kentucky, "OUR MARTYRED GOVERNOR” William Goebel memorial photo button has a diameter of 1.25 inches. Rather-Westerman Political Collection, the Kentucky Museum, WKU

William Goebel Political Photo Button

Oversize William Goebel political button or plaque featuring a photograph of the Democratic candidate for Kentucky governor in the election of 1899. William Justus Goebel (1856-1900) was the 34th Governor of Kentucky for four days in...

William Goebel for Governor Political Pin

Made by Pettibone Brothers Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, this "For Governor[,] Wm. GOEBEL" pin has a diameter of 1.25 inches. Rather-Westerman Political Collection, the Kentucky Museum, WKU

Richard P. Ernst for Congress stud

”RICHD. P. ERNST FOR CONGRESS” political stud from Richard P. Ernst’s unsuccessful run for the 6th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. A native of Covington, Ky., Republican Richard Pretlow Ernst (1858-1934...

Palmer/Buckner "National Democratic Party Political Pin

Palmer/Buckner jugate political button promoting the candidacies of John M. Palmer & Simon Bolivar Buckner as the nominees for President and Vice-President of the National Democratic Party or Gold Democrats. Button is pin-back in style and...

Souvenir 1895 Inauguration W. O. Bradley 1st Republican Governor of Kentucky pin

”SOUVENIR 1895 INAUGURATION W.O. BRADLEY 1ST REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY” inaugural pin. Pin is gold-plated. Dimensions = H-1.75 W = 1.125 inches. Housed in The Kentucky Museum.

Call them names Jeff Said Beauregard to Lee and Jeff

Song; for voice and piano; refrain set for chorus (SATB) and piano./ First line of text: Said Beauregard to Lee and Jeff./ Verses 5-6 printed as text on p. 5./ Wurzel is a pseudonym of George Root. Words by R. Thompson ; music by Wurzel...

Buchanan & Breckenridge Political Ribbon

Red, white and black campaign ribbon promoting the candidacy of Democrats James Buchanan & John C. Breckenridge for the office of President and Vice President in the 1856 election. Dimensions: H-16 W-4.125 inches

Henry Clay political ribbon

BARBECUE BY THE WHIGS OF OHIO TO THE WHIGS OF KENTUCKY” political ribbon promoting an event in Dayton, Ohio, for members of the Whig Party of Ohio and of Kentucky. Featuring an illustration of Kentuckian Henry Clay, the ivory ribbon is...

Here's to you, Harry Clay

Published by Henry Prentiss, Massachusetts, this sheet music for Henry Clay (1777-1852) has the alternate title of The Ashland melodies. First line of text: Why what a host of candidates. Verses 3-10 printed as text on p. 5. Cover...

The Whig Chief

Written by J. H. Warland and sung to the tune of "The brave old oak," this sheet music was published by E. H. Wade of Massachusetts in 1844. Rather-Westerman Political Collection, Library Special Collections, WKU

Clay-Frelinghuysen Political Ribbon

1844 Clay-Frelinghuysen silk campaign ribbon promoting the Whig Party slate of Henry Clay and Theodore Frelinghuysen for the Presidency and Vice Presidency. It promotes Whig Principles!! and ”The Spirit of ’40 is Up” and includes...

Henry Clay Political Ribbon

”HENRY CLAY PRIDE OF AMERICA/PEOPLE’S CHOICE” silk political ribbon. The ribbon promotes Clay as ”HIS COUNTRY’S FRIEND IN THE HOUR OF DANGER” and ”PROTECTOR OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY.” The overall design features horses, an eagle and lady...

Clay's Quick Step

Clay's quick step : from a favorite French air by Edward L. White. Published by Oliver Ditson, Boston, in 1842. 3 p. of music; 34 cm.

The Log Cabin

A favorite patriotic ballad, as sung at the Tippecanoe Association...partly written and arranged for the piano forte, by a member of the Fifth Ward Club. Song was popular in the 1840 campaign of Whig candidate, William Henry Harrison...