Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Campaign |
Catalog Number |
2005.6.42 |
Date |
1967 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Plastic/Tinplate/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-3 D-0.125 Dia-3 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid type political button from Henry Ward's and Wendell Ford's 1967 campaigns for governor and lieutenant governor. The button has a white background with blue text. The phrase "UNION WAGES BUY MORE!" is printed along the top edge. "AFL-CIO / SUPPORTS / WARD-FORD" is printed in the center and along the bottom edge of the button. A LPIU union label is printed in blue near the center of the button on the front. The button has a safety-pin closure on the back. |
Notes |
Drexell R. Davis, a self-described "Yellow Dog" Democrat, held several elected positions in Kentucky state government. His thirty-three years of public service prompted his interest in collecting political memorabilia. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
People |
Ford, Wendell H., 1924-2015 Ward, Henry AFL-CIO |
Subjects |
Buttons (Information artifacts) Campaigns, Political Elections People associated with politics & government Political activity Political campaigns Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians Politics & government Unions, Labor |
Search Terms |
Campaigns, Political Governor's elections Governor's races Gubernatorial elections Gubernatorial races political campaigns unions |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |