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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1987.30.155 |
Date |
1987 |
Material(s) |
Ink/Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-2.25 W-2.25 Dia-2.25 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid process metal political button for the gubernatorial campaign of Steve Beshear in 1987. The button has a yellow background with black lettering that reads "Beshear" underlined and "FOR GOVERNOR/ PAID FOR BY HOPKINS CO. FOR BESHEAR FOR GOVERNOR/ JAMES L. STEVENS, TREASURER". There is a safety pin closure attached to the back of the button. |
Notes |
Beshear, Steven L. (b. 1944) of Lexington, Ky. Born in Hopkins County, Ky. Member of Kentucky state house of representatives 76th District; elected 1973, 1975; Kentucky state attorney general; elected 1979; Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, 1983-87; candidate in Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky, 1987. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
People |
Beshear, Steve, 1944- |
Subjects |
Button badges Campaigns, Political Candidates, Political Electioneering Elections People associated with politics & government Political activists Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political pageantry Politicians Politics & government State government |
Search Terms |
Button, Political Campaigns, Political Electioneering Elections Democratic candidates Democratic State Conventions Democrats Kentucky Kentucky politicians Kentucky Politics Political button political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political pageantry political souvenirs Politicians Politics Politics, Kentucky Politics, Kentucky Governor's elections Governor's races State elections |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |