In the hushed silence of the remodeled David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, the chaos and vitriol of political campaigns past come alive. Campaign memorabilia, memos and flyers dating back to 1840 -- including some from the Whig and Know-Nothing parties -- are among the more than 3,000 items in this diverse collection assembled by library staff.
Political History
Campaigns through the years
In the hushed silence of the remodeled David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, the chaos and vitriol of political campaigns past come alive. Campaign memorabilia, memos and flyers dating back to 1840 -- including some from the Whig and Know-Nothing parties -- are among the more than 3,000 items in this diverse collection assembled by library staff.