Connie Blomen Campaign Button with Note, 1976-1977
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Connie Blomen ran for Vice President of the United States in 1976 on the Socialist Labor Party ticket. It was her first run for public office. The ticket, headed by 30-year party veteran Jules Levin, received less than 10,000 votes. Blomen sent this hand-made political button to Bernie Scates, who had requested a "picture pin" she may have created for the campaign.
Connie Blomen ran for Vice President of the United States in 1976 on the Socialist Labor Party ticket. It was her first run for public office. The ticket, headed by 30-year party veteran Jules Levin, received less than 10,000 votes. Blomen sent this hand-made political button to Bernie Scates, who had requested a "picture pin" she may have created for the campaign.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Subject Date
1976-1977
Creators
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.145.22.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 9.0 in
Width: 12.0 in
Diameter: 2.5 in (Button)
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