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Campaign Materials, 1955-1966 and undated

 Sub-Series

Subseries 4 consists of materials documenting Mr. Agnew's 1966 campaign for governor of Maryland. Included are research files; newspaper clippings; reports; speeches; press releases; endorsements; itineraries; correspondence; campaign advertising; questionnaires; sample ballots; and position papers. Information on primary elections, marketing, and campaign strategy, structure, and activities may be found in the files, as are official positions on a variety of campaign issues. The bulk of the subseries consists of research materials on a wide variety of subjects, among them individual politicians and political parties, both allies and opponents; various regions of the state of Maryland; health; labor; transportation; civil rights; law and order; local and state government; and economic issues. Among the correspondents in the subseries are Louis Cahn and the Goodman Agency, regarding campaign advertising, and Ronald Reagan, who sends Agnew his congratulations and expressions of support.

These files are arranged by document type, then chronologically.

Dates

  • 1955-1966 and undated

Use and Access to Collection

This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

This collection contains restricted material, please check the series and folder listings for additional information.

Extent

4.50 Linear Feet

Creator

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212