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Walsh, Cole, and Hurley Campaign Button, 1934
Artifact IDMO 1976.18.6
Object Type
Button, Campaign
Maker
Pilgrim Badge and Specialty Co.
(American)
Date1934
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from the Massachusetts campaigns of David Walsh, Charles Cole, and Joseph L. Hurley. The button consists of three horizontal bands in red, white, and blue. Printed on the bands is white and blue text that reads: ENDORSE ROOSEVELT / WALSH / COLE / HURLEY.
Historical NoteThis button is for Massachusetts Democratic Primary candidates in 1934. Charles H. Cole was the unsuccessful candidate for governor. Joseph L. Hurley was Cole's running mate, and the successful candidate for lieutenant governor. Incumbent Senator David I. Walsh was renominated for the U.S. Senate.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the FDR Library by Leslie Rosenfeld in 1976.
Credit LineGift of Leslie Rosenfeld
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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