Political button
Classification:
Medium:
metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Description:
"We/Want/Wilson," blue on white
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.19
Gallery Label:
Cliff Wilson, Democrat, ran for New York State Assembly from the 37th AD (Queens) in 1976, and for Democratic nomination for Congress from teh 7th CD in 1982. Malcolm Wilson (1914-2000), Republican, ran for Governor of New York in 1974, but lost to Hugh Carey. He had previously been elected Lieutenant Governor under Nelson Rockefeller, whom he succeeded briefly as governor when the later resigned in mid-term.
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eMuseum Object ID:
64217
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Description:
"Oh Mercy!/Do We Need/Percy," red on yellow
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.18
Gallery Label:
Probably refers to Percy E. Sutton (1920-), Harlem political leader, civil rights activist and lawyer who served as Borough President on Manhattan, 1966-1977. In 1977 he was defeated by Ed Koch in the race for Democratic nomination for Mayor.
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0
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0
eMuseum Object ID:
64216
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Description:
"Carter/mondale/rangel," carter-mondale on outer edge, white on blue; rangel in center, white on green
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.17
Gallery Label:
A local button from 1975 presidential campaign. Charles B. Rangel was running to retain his seat in the House of Representatives.
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0
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eMuseum Object ID:
64215
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Description:
"Haddad/for Congress," black on yellow
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.16
Gallery Label:
William F. Haddad, (1929-), journalist and politcian, ran in the June 1964 Democratic primary for the nomination from teh 19th Congressional District in Manhattan. At the time he was Associate Director of the Peace Corps.
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Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64214
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Description:
"Vote Reform/William F. /Haddad/ For Congress," blue and white
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.15
Gallery Label:
William F. Haddad (1929- ), journalist and politician, ran in the June 1964 Democratic primary for the nomination from the 19th Congressional District in Manhattan. At the time he was Associate Director of the Peace Corps.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64213
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Description:
"Kretchmer/Congress," white on blue
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.14
Gallery Label:
Jerome Kretchmer (1934- ), Manhattan Democrat, was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1963-1970. In 1973, he failed in an attempt to win the Democratic nomination for Mayor. Unclear when he attempted to run for Congress.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64212
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Description:
"Ted/Weiss, '76," white on blue
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.13
Gallery Label:
Theodore S. Weiss (1927-1992), Manhattan Democrat, represented the 20th Congressional District in Congress 1977-1983. When district lines were re-drawn, he represented the 17th Congressional District from 1983 until his death in 1992.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64211
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Description:
"Abe '74," white and red on blue
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.12
Gallery Label:
Abraham Beame (1910-2001). Elected Mayor of New York City in 1973, he had been defeated in his first race for mayor in 1965, but was elected Comptroller in 1973.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64210
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Description:
"Re-elect/Bella," purple on orange
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.11
Gallery Label:
refers to Bella Abzug
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64209
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Political button
Classification:
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Description:
"Carol," name in script littering, blue on gray
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta Gratz
Object Number:
2008.39.10
Gallery Label:
A liberal Democrat, Greitzer represented Greenwich Village in the New York City Council from 1969-1991, when she resigned to run (unsuccessfully) for Mayor. She was an active member of the Village Independent Democrats.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
64208
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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