Political Memorabilia and Ephemera
Scope and Contents
The Emma Guffey Miller Collection contains papers, speech transcripts, correspondence, publications, personal and political ephemera, and photographs that highlight the personal and political life of Emma Guffey Miller. Also included in the collection are personal and political invitations, including those from influential figures such as Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Dates
- 1904 - 1970
Extent
2 Folders
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
FOLDER 18
Fourth Liberty Loan from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Signed copy of Thomas Jefferson and Pennsylvania by Edward Dumbauld (7/1938)
A Democrat’s Christmas Carol (1956)
Program for the Dedication Ceremonies Commemorating the Visit to Independence Hall by the late John Fitzgerald Kennedy (6/29/1964)
Program for the Presentation of the Elizabeth Seton Medal to Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy (10/26/1963)
Christmas Card from the Pennsylvania Democratic News (12/16/1955)
Roosevelt Dinner Program (3/7/1964) [mentions March on Washington]
Invitation to the 46th Anniversary of Nationwide Suffrage for Women (8/26/1966)
Program for the 1964 Democratic National Congressional Dinner (3/19/1964)
All the way with L.B.J. ornament
Political card containing slogan criticizing Republican candidate Barry Goldwater
Pamphlet, “Tell a Friend with Lady Bird Johnson”
“Ah, American Women!” Facts and Quotes for Democratic Speakers no. 10 (10/12/1964)
News Printing, “Sorry, Senator Goldwater!” (1964)
Pamphlet from The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, “The United Nations Belongs in a Party Platform” (1964?)
New Purpose, New Progress – The Kennedy Administration in Words and Pictures
Democratic Study Group Campaign Memorandum, “Is Your Opponent an ACA Neo-Fascist?” (8/1964)
1963 in Retrospective
“Onward, Forward, We Must Go – Johnson's Victory Song” by Mary A. Varallo (1964)
“Support for Equal Rights for Women Amendment to U.S. Constitution” from National Woman’s Party (1964?)
Resolution recognizing the passing of several members of the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women (6/1959)
Instructions on notifying the Secret Service of who will be accompanying Miller, since she would be seated next to the president
Schedule of Events (1964)
Press Release from Voters for Genevive Blatt (9/23/1964)
Materials Specific Details
FOLDER 19
War Manpower Commission Card certifying that Emma Guffey Miller was appointed a member of the Advisory Committee of National Youth Administration (6/30/1943)
Brunch Menu for the Democratic National Convention (8/23/1964)
Program for the 1964 Campaign Conference for Democratic Women (4/30-5/2 1964)
Luncheon Program and Menu for Democratic Women of Camden County-Gloucester County, Salem County (10/2/1948)
Signed Photo of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Program for Portrait Hanging of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1/31/1967)
Admission Ticket for the Inauguration Ceremonies (1/20/1945)
Official Program, Democratic State Convention (9/16-9/17/1948)
Women’s Inaugural Meeting Program (1/21/1949)
The National Woman’s Party and The Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women Reception in honour of Mrs. Emma Guffey Miller (5/1/1964)
The Office of Women’s Activities Democratic National Committee Presents A Salute to Women of Action – Democratic National Convention (8/27/1968)
Program for the 6th Annual Democratic Women’s Day Dinner by Women’s Democratic Council of Berks County (9/28/1954)
Butler County Democratic Committee Annual Dinner (10/6/1955)
Speech about Emma Guffey Miller (10/22/1965)
Memorandum about attendees for the Pre-Inaugural Events (10/31/1960)
Fashions for Politics Fashion Show Program
Inauguration Ceremonies Program (1/20/1941)
Official Inaugural Program (1/20/1965)
Women of the USA Pamphlet
Democratic National Committee Menu (3/9/1967)
Signed photo of Eleanor Roosevelt & a program for a tribute to her (1968)
Inaugural News for Pre-Inaugural Committee (1961)
Resolution written after John F. Kennedy’s death (1963?)
Materials Specific Details
FOLDER 20 • State of the Union Message by the President to a Joint session of the Congress (1/8/1964) • Presidential Electors of the United States Inaugural Dinner in honor of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry P. Truman (1/19/1945) • Dinner in honor of the Inauguration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Henry A. Wallace (1/19/1941) • Rose Breakfast in honour of the Women Delegates and Alternates – by the Women’s Committee on Receptions to Distinguished Guests (6/28/1924) • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Proceedings of the Constitutional Convention Ratifying the Proposed Amendment Repealing the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States (12/5/1933)
Repository Details
Part of the Slippery Rock University Archives and Special Collections Repository
315 Bailey Library
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock PA 16057
724-738-2740
rockarchives@sru.edu
