What is the Political Collection?
Introduction
Politics and popular culture are a dynamic duo, often intersecting one another whether they mean to or not. It’s hard to imagine a show such as Saturday Night Live ever becoming the institution that it is today without its political commentary or Ronald Reagan achieving the highest office in the United States without his career in film and being the host of General Electric Theater. The call and response between these two are undeniable and it is important to look at this interplay.
Scope and Content
The Political Collection is comprised of newsletters, pamphlets, booklets, transcripts, press kits, and various forms of realia primarily pertaining to American political figures, movements, and causes. The items contained within this collection date as far back as 1892, with a heavy focus on the 1960s and 1970s. This finding aid was prepared by Brian Collins, Library Volunteer, and Dana Nemeth, Reference Archivist, in January 2020.
Inventory
For more information about the collection and a detailed inventory, consult the Political Collection finding aid.
Examples
