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Connie Blomen Vice Presidential Campaign Collection

Connie Blomen ran for Vice President of the United States in 1976 on the Socialist Labor Party ticket. The collection consists of a handmade campaign button, correspondence and campaign literature.
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Archival Collection Overview

Historical Note

Connie Blomen ran for Vice President of the United States in 1976 on the Socialist Labor Party (SLP) ticket. Jules Levin ran for President on the same SLP ticket. Blomen was married to Henning Blomen who ran for Vice President of the United States on the SLP ticket in 1964, and for President in 1968.

Scope and Content Note

The collection, most likely assembled by Bernie Scates, an acquaintance of Connie Blomen, consists of a handmade campaign button, two notes between Connie Blomen and Bernie Scates, and two pieces of campaign literature produced by the Socialist Labor Party. The button features a photograph of Connie Blomen.

Collection Details

Object ID

2000.145.22

Inclusive Dates

1976-1977

Size

0.02 cubic ft. (1 folder)

Language

English

Item Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Digitized Artifacts From This Collection

Connie Blomen Vice Presidential Campaign Collection