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Politicians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:

Kennedy, John F., 1958 - 1965, bulk: 1960 - 1962

 VIP File
Scope and Contents The John F. Kennedy VIP File includes black and white photographs from several visits by President Kennedy to Ohio and Indiana, as well as Kennedy's 1961 inauguration. There are visits to Dayton, Vandalia, Springfield, Miamisburg, West Carrollton, Middletown, Columbus, and Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as Richmond, Indiana.Notable individuals photographed with President Kennedy include: R. William Patterson, Dayton mayor; James M. Cox, Jr.; Dan Mahoney; Michael DiSalle,...
Dates: 1958 - 1965; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1962

Leonard, Paul R., 1972 - 1993

 VIP File
Scope and Contents

The Paul Leonard VIP File contains photographs of Dayton-area politician Paul R. Leonard (Democrat), including his time as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives (1973-1980); mayor of Dayton (1982-1986); and lieutenant governor of Ohio (1987-1991) under Governor Richard Celeste.

Dates: 1972 - 1993

Lincoln, Abraham, 1927 - 1994

 VIP File
Scope and Contents

The Abraham Lincoln VIP File includes photographs of artifacts, statues, and sites associated with Lincoln, particularly items from the collection of local Lincoln expert Lloyd Ostendorf.

Dates: 1927 - 1994

McGee, James H., 1945, 1966 - 1993

 VIP File
Scope and Contents

The James H. McGee VIP File contains primarily photographs from McGee's time serving on the Dayton City Commission (1967-1970) and as Dayton's first African American mayor (1970-1982). There are also photographs of his wife and daughters.

Dates: 1945; 1966 - 1993

Nixon, Richard M., and Family, 1950 - 1977, bulk: 1956 - 1971

 VIP File
Scope and Contents The Richard M. Nixon VIP File includes black and white photographs from visits by President Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, and occasionally daughters Tricia and Julie, to Dayton and other cities in Ohio. This sub-series spans a larger number of years than most of the presidential VIP Files, on account of Nixon's many campaigns for national office.There are visits to Dayton, Troy, Bellefontaine, Sidney, Middletown, Springfield, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Most are obviously campaign...
Dates: 1950 - 1977; Majority of material found within 1956 - 1971

Reagan, Ronald, 1958 - 1989, bulk: 1980 - 1984

 VIP File
Scope and Contents The Ronald Reagan VIP File includes black and white photographs (and a few color photographs) from visits by President Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan to Dayton and other cities in Ohio and Kentucky.There are visits to Dayton, Cincinnati, Middletown, Columbus, Sidney, Troy, Ottawa, and Perrysburg, Ohio, as well as Fort Campbell, Kentucky.Notable individuals photographed with President Reagan include: James A. Rhodes, Ohio governor; Congressman Buz Lukens; George...
Dates: 1958 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1984

Roosevelt, Franklin D., and Eleanor Roosevelt, 1920 - 1961

 VIP File
Scope and Contents The Franklin D. Roosevelt VIP File includes black and white photographs from several visits by President Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to Dayton, as well as Hamilton, Marietta, and Lima, Ohio. There are multiple photographs of FDR with James M. Cox, Ohio governor and 1920 presidential candidate (for whom FDR was the VP candidate), including photos at Cox's mansion Trailsend. Other notable individuals photographed with President Roosevelt include: James Farley,...
Dates: 1920 - 1961

Truman, Harry S., 1946 - 1952

 VIP File
Scope and Contents The Harry S. Truman VIP File includes black and white photographs from several visits by President Truman, First Lady Bess Truman, and their daughter Margaret Truman to Dayton, as well as elsewhere in Ohio and Indiana.There are visits to Dayton, Columbus, Sidney, Wooster, and Bellefontaine, Ohio, as well as Indianapolis and Richmond, Indiana.Notable individuals photographed with President Truman include: Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam; Carl Lehman, Democratic leader in...
Dates: 1946 - 1952

Frederick N. Young Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-76
Abstract

The papers in this collection cover the years 1968-1976 when Young served as a State Representative from Dayton to the Ohio General Assembly. The majority of the papers consist of correspondence with constituents and political colleagues. There are also working papers, clippings, reports, speeches, and campaign materials. There is also a file of correspondence and photographs on the 1970 Kent State University incident.

Dates: 1950-1976; Majority of material found within 1968-1976