Group of pro-Taft items, including 7 x 9 in. profile (with slight 3-dimensional impression), 3 pro-Taft postcards, 35 campaign fliers, printed in columns like a newspaper, plus 3 smaller leaflets and brochures ("Achievements of President Taft's Administration as Viewed by the Governors of States."). Another 6 x 9 in. 8vo pamphlet bears the title "Theodore Roosevelt, the Man who would be King." Nearly all published by the National Taft Bureau, Washington, for the 1912 election. Most of the "newspaper" fliers bear the note "Plates of this page are shipped you free of charge, express prepaid upon the order of the National Taft Bureau. We act only as manufacturer, the metal remaining our property and to be returned in the usual manner." So local campaign offices could order whichever propaganda they wanted, print them from the plates sent, then distribute the leaflets in their region and return the plates. Another group is both pro-Roosevelt and anti-Roosevelt. This is a bit more diverse, containing many song sheets - one with extensive rambling notes by someone not holding office in Washington, as the spelling is pretty bad. There is a 4-page manuscript list on the backs of The Hermitage Hotel stationery, that lists reasons NOT to elect Roosevelt, such as: "1. This is the same Theodore Roosevelt, who as Civil Service Commissioner did most excellent work, but disregarded and violated his own rulings as President, because they did not fit any longer. 2. He is the same Theodore Roosevelt, who as President of the Board of Police Commissioners during the Reform Administration of Mayor Strong of the City in New York in 1894-1897 made such a big fool of himself and became so obnoxious to the people, that they put the city back into the clutches of Tammany. A clear case of personal liberty against petty tyranny...." And so on. A ticket to the Theodore Roosevelt Meeting, Oct. 12, 1912 is stamped Press at the top and hand-numbered "No. 12." Signed Harold L. Ickes. Harold LeClair Ickes (1874-1952) was nominally a Republican, but had issues with some of the party's policies. He joined TR's Bull Moose movement in 1912. He was active in Chicago politics, becoming president of the local NAACP. After Franklin Roosevelt was elected, Ickes was appointed Secretary of the Interior, and was simultaneously director of the Public Works Administration. He was one of only two cabinet members to remain in office through FDR's entire time in office, the second longest term for a Secretary of the Interior. Two small pamphlets, "Who Foots the Bill?" and "What's What: The Progressive Republican Movement." A postcard with cartoon Roosevelt and "Our Candidate for King." A couple of poems on approx. 3.5 x 6 in. card and sheet, "The Braying Donkey and the Bellowing Moose," and "Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt / Greatest American Now Living" in a double acrostic. The leaflet, "The Whole Truth About Brownsville" blames the incident on Taft. Two booklets (6 x 9 in.) are titled: "Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. What each has done for the People of the United States," and "Do You Know Mr. Roosevelt's Exaction Position?" Plus a 6.5 x 10 in. pamphlet "Dean Lewis With Roosevelt on 'Recall of Decisions.'" There is also a letter from 19 March 1919, on Senate letterhead, from Medill McCormick to Roy Vernon. Medill was a prominent TR supporter. Condition: First group - pro-Taft is in very good condition (most seem to be samples and were never really handled). The second group is variable, with some light toning, foxing and edge scuffing. Many of the items have ink and pencil notes on them.
Group of pro-Taft items, including 7 x 9 in. profile (with slight 3-dimensional impression), 3 pro-Taft postcards, 35 campaign fliers, printed in columns like a newspaper, plus 3 smaller leaflets and brochures ("Achievements of President Taft's Administration as Viewed by the Governors of States."). Another 6 x 9 in. 8vo pamphlet bears the title "Theodore Roosevelt, the Man who would be King." Nearly all published by the National Taft Bureau, Washington, for the 1912 election. Most of the "newspaper" fliers bear the note "Plates of this page are shipped you free of charge, express prepaid upon the order of the National Taft Bureau. We act only as manufacturer, the metal remaining our property and to be returned in the usual manner." So local campaign offices could order whichever propaganda they wanted, print them from the plates sent, then distribute the leaflets in their region and return the plates. Another group is both pro-Roosevelt and anti-Roosevelt. This is a bit more diverse, containing many song sheets - one with extensive rambling notes by someone not holding office in Washington, as the spelling is pretty bad. There is a 4-page manuscript list on the backs of The Hermitage Hotel stationery, that lists reasons NOT to elect Roosevelt, such as: "1. This is the same Theodore Roosevelt, who as Civil Service Commissioner did most excellent work, but disregarded and violated his own rulings as President, because they did not fit any longer. 2. He is the same Theodore Roosevelt, who as President of the Board of Police Commissioners during the Reform Administration of Mayor Strong of the City in New York in 1894-1897 made such a big fool of himself and became so obnoxious to the people, that they put the city back into the clutches of Tammany. A clear case of personal liberty against petty tyranny...." And so on. A ticket to the Theodore Roosevelt Meeting, Oct. 12, 1912 is stamped Press at the top and hand-numbered "No. 12." Signed Harold L. Ickes. Harold LeClair Ickes (1874-1952) was nominally a Republican, but had issues with some of the party's policies. He joined TR's Bull Moose movement in 1912. He was active in Chicago politics, becoming president of the local NAACP. After Franklin Roosevelt was elected, Ickes was appointed Secretary of the Interior, and was simultaneously director of the Public Works Administration. He was one of only two cabinet members to remain in office through FDR's entire time in office, the second longest term for a Secretary of the Interior. Two small pamphlets, "Who Foots the Bill?" and "What's What: The Progressive Republican Movement." A postcard with cartoon Roosevelt and "Our Candidate for King." A couple of poems on approx. 3.5 x 6 in. card and sheet, "The Braying Donkey and the Bellowing Moose," and "Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt / Greatest American Now Living" in a double acrostic. The leaflet, "The Whole Truth About Brownsville" blames the incident on Taft. Two booklets (6 x 9 in.) are titled: "Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. What each has done for the People of the United States," and "Do You Know Mr. Roosevelt's Exaction Position?" Plus a 6.5 x 10 in. pamphlet "Dean Lewis With Roosevelt on 'Recall of Decisions.'" There is also a letter from 19 March 1919, on Senate letterhead, from Medill McCormick to Roy Vernon. Medill was a prominent TR supporter. Condition: First group - pro-Taft is in very good condition (most seem to be samples and were never really handled). The second group is variable, with some light toning, foxing and edge scuffing. Many of the items have ink and pencil notes on them.
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