Title: Thomas A. Harvill Political and Historic Buttons Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1964-1988

Creator:

• Harvill, Thomas A., collector.

Call Number: UWP Manuscript Collection 27

Quantity: 0.2 cubic feet (1 archives box)

Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Locations:

UW-Parkside Library / Parkside Area Research Ctr. (Map)

UW-Parkside Library / Parkside Area Research Ctr. (Map)

See the catalog entry for information about possible additional materials and access to the collection.

C19/C3

Abstract:

This collection contains historical and political buttons from the Kenosha, Wisconsin area. The buttons consist of American Motor Corporation (AMC) promotions, United Automobile Workers (UAW) local, state, and national campaigns. There is also an employee badge, a steward button, and a tool check from Nash Motors.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-pks-uwpksmc027

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The collection belonged to Thomas Harvill of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Harvill worked at American Motors Corporation from 1952-1986, during which time he served as a Steward and later, Chief Steward for United Automobile Workers UAW Local 72. He was politically active and became a member of the Democratic Party for part of his life.

This collection contains historical and political buttons from the Kenosha, Wisconsin area. The buttons consist of AMC promotions, UAW, local, state, and national campaigns. There is also an employee badge, a steward button, and a tool check from Nash Motors.

The files are organized alphabetically by personal name, name of office, or by subject, then chronologically. Files can contain a variety of materials, including correspondence, staff memos, and reports.

Vincent F. Ruffolo AMC/Nash Records, 1914-1987 (UWP Manuscript Collection 13)

See the UWP Libraries' Archives Department Citation Guide for Primary Sources

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

Donated to UW-Parkside Archives and Area Research Center by Megan Shuemate in 2011.

Processing Information

Processed by Megan Shuemate in 2011

	Campaign buttons
Box   1 Folder   7	"Carter/Mondale UAW Region 10", 1976
Box   1 Folder   4	Eugene Dorff, "Gene Dorff For Mayor", 1987-1988
Box   1 Folder   3	"Jesse With UAW",
Box   1 Folder   4	Joseph F. Andrea, "Andrea State Senator", circa 1980s
Box   1 Folder   7	"Les Aspin", circa 1980s
Box   1 Folder   7	"Mondale Ferraro For America" (2), 1984
Box   1 Folder   4	"Vote Mondale for President '84", 1984
	UAW Local 72
Box   1 Folder   7	"Earl/Metz In '86", 1986
Box   1 Folder   6	"Elect Big Frank Paqlaczyk Trustee", undated
Box   1 Folder   5	"Elect Pope at Large", undated
Box   1 Folder   5	"Elect Willie Foxie-Trustee", undated
Box   1 Folder   7	"Goldwater in '64", 1964
Box   1 Folder   5	"Re-elect jack Grisham Guide-Local 72" (2), undated
Box   1 Folder   6	"Re-elect To The Board Fred Rommel as Guide-To Help You", undated
Box   1 Folder   6	"Time For Fred Rommel To Be Our President-May 7", undated
Box   1 Folder   7	"Tony Earl/Jim Flynn '82", 1982
Box   1 Folder   2	Employee badge, undated
	Political buttons
Box   1 Folder   7	American Lung Association, "Yes I Mind If Your Smoke", circa 1970s
Box   1 Folder   3	"Iacocca is a Liar-Local 72 Kenosha", 1986
Box   1 Folder   3	UAW Local 72, "Save Our Jobs", 1988
	Promotional buttons
	AMC
Box   1 Folder   1	"AMC Car Carnival", 1982
Box   1 Folder   1	"Build Every Rambler As Though You Were Going To Own It Yourself" (2), circa 1960s
Box   1	"Love Pacer", circa 1970s
Box   1 Folder   2	Kenosha Twins, "Kenosha's Own Kenosha Twins", circa 1980s
Box   1 Folder   2	State Games, "The Key To Love" Kenosha, Wisconsin, 1976
Box   1 Folder   7	Tool Check, NASH, undated
Box   1 Folder   7	Steward button, UAW Local 72, "Steward UAW", undated
Box   1 Folder   2	Union button, stick figure, undated