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Descriptive Summary Long, Marta Marta Long presidential memorabilia collection, 1960-1981 MS2099 1 Linear feet Collection contains booklets, handbooks, invitations, programs and other ephemera relating to the activities of the Republican party. This material dates from 1960-81. The majority of the items are from the 1968 campaign to elect Richard M. Nixon and from the inauguration of Ronald Reagan in 1981. Of special note are party platforms from the Republican National Conventions of 1960, 1964, and 1968, as well as a book entitled "Nixon Speaks Out: Major Speeches and Statements" by Richard M. Nixon in the Presidential Campaign of 1968. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center

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English Information for Users Preferred citation

Marta Long presidential memorabilia collection, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

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Acquisition Information

Marta Long presidential memorabilia collection was donated to the Gelman Library in 1996. Ms

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Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

Marta Long was a local political activist affiliated with the Republican party.

Collection Scope and Content

This collection contains booklets, handbooks, invitations, programs and other ephemera relating to the activities of the Republican party. This material dates from 1960-81. The majority of the items are from the 1968 campaign to elect Richard M. Nixon and from the inauguration of Ronald Reagan in 1981. Of special note are party platforms from the Republican National Conventions of 1960, 1964, and 1968, as well as a book entitled "Nixon Speaks Out: Major Speeches and Statements" by Richard M. Nixon in the Presidential Campaign of 1968. The latter contains speeches dealing with such topics as the Vietnam War, the American economy and the future of civil rights in America.

Collection Organization

Organized in one series.

Subject Terms Individuals Long, Marta Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), Reagan, Ronald Corporate Entities Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) Republican National Convention Topics Marta Long presidential memorabilia collection Political campaigns Inaugurations Civil rights Vietnam war Economic conditions Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2099 Series 1 Memorabilia, 1960-1981 1 Linear feet

The material in this series includes booklets, handbooks, invitations, programs and other ephemera relating to the activities of the Republican party. This material dates from 1960-81.

1 1 Republican Workers’ Manual--Work and Win, 1960 -1970

1 2 Republican Women’s Leadership Manual, 1960 -1970

1 3 Republican Platform 1960--Building a Better America, 1960

1 4 Program--California’s Salute to the President Lyndon B. Johnson, 07/19/1964

1 5 Official Report of the Proceedings of the Twenty-eighth Republican National Convention, held in San Francisco, CA, 07/13/1964 -07/16/1964

1 6 Rules adopted by Republican National Convention, held at San Francisco Hilton, 07/13/1964

1 7 1964 Membership Directory, California Republican Democratic State Central Committees, 1964

1 8 National Republican Workshops, 1964

1 9 Northern California Committee to Elect President Johnson -- Campaign Materials, 1964 ca.

1 10 Salinger for Senator, San Francisco Headquarters, 1964

1 11 Federal, State, and Local Responsibilities for Problems of Education: Task Force On the Function of Federal, State and Local Governments, 06/1966

1 12 The GOP Leader’s Manual, 1966

1 13 A Call for New Fiscal Policies for the Government of the United States, 04/1967

1 14 Campaign Handbook, Ways to Win, 1967

1 15 Campaign Handbook, Contract for '68, 1968

2 1 Republican National Committee Employee Rosters 1968 -- Summary of 1968 Election Outlook, 1968

2 2 Nixon Speaks Out: Major Speeches and Statements by Richard M. Nixon in the Presidential Campaign of 1968, 1968

2 3 Schulz, Charles M., illustrator, The Peanuts Platform, 1968

2 4 The Chairman’s Report for 1967 to the Republican National Committee, 02/23/1968

2 5 Republican Platform 1968--We Must Think Anew and Act Anew, 08/06/1968

2 6 [Inaugural Committee?] "Staff Directory,", 12/09/1968

2 7 Poster--"Nixon for President,", 1968 ca.

2 8 Newsletter--Facts and Issues, League of Women Voters of the United States 1969/70; Directory--United Citizens Committee; Directory--League of Women Voters 1970 National Convention, 1969 -1970

2 9 1977 Inaugural Guide to Washington: "A new spirit, a new commitment, a new America,", 1977

2 10 Catalog -- Official Presidential Inaugural Commemoratives, 1981

2 11 [Gala Committee Notes] -- Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981

2 12 [Gala Committee Notes] -- Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981

2 13 [Gala Committee] Volunteer Job Descriptions -- Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981

2 14 "Inaugural Activity Summary" -- Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981

2 15 Invitation to "Get Acquainted Party" -- Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981

2 16 Invitation to Inauguration of Ronald Reagan, 1981

2 17 Invitation to Inauguration of Ronald Reagan, 1981

2 18 "Presidential Fact Sheet" -- Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981

2 19 Presidential Inaugural Committee -- 1981 Official Guide Book, 1981

2 20 Program -- Inaugural Ball, Kennedy Center, 1981

2 21 Program -- Inaugural Festivities at the Museums of the Smithsonian Institution, 01/16/1981 -01/20/1981

2 22 Program -- 1981 Inaugural Gala, Capital Center, 1981

2 23 Schedule of Events -- Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981

2 24 "Thumbs Up America!" Inaugural Theme Song, 1981

2 25 Telephone Directory -- Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981

2 26 Ticket stubs and volunteer passes, 1981

2 27 Levine, Benjamin and Isabel F. Story. Statue of Liberty: National Monument, Liberty Island, NY, (reprint 1961), undated