Matchbook

Object/Artifact

-

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

1992.87.2

Description

A white matchbook with a picture of a woman on the cover along with blue and red letterings that reads, "Vote For Madeline B. Harwood for Congress." On the back the message is, " Madeline B. Harwood for Congress, Your Vote & Support Appreciated." Inside the cover is some information about the candidate: 6 yrs. Vt. Senate, Member 64-68-72, Nat. Platform Committee, Nat. GOP Committee Woman, Trustee UVM & Champlain College.

Context

This matchbook is from the short-lived Congressional campaign of Margaret B. Harwood in 1974. She came in second to Jim Jeffords in the Republican primary.

Acquisition

Accession

1992.87

Source or Donor

Vermont State Archives and Records

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Superior Match Company

Date made

1974

Place

City

Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Harwood, Madeline B. (1914-2004)