Robert L. McGuire Collection of Political Pamphlets

The Robert L. McGuire Collection of Political Pamphlets spans the years 1901 to 1939, with the bulk of materials dating from 1930 to 1939. The collection is housed in a single box and consists primarily of political pamphlets, campaign materials, speeches, and other printed ephemera related to political campaigns and public policy debates in the United States during the early 20th century. Key topics include constitutional amendments, New Deal policies, and state-specific issues such as California's pension reform proposals. The collection also includes materials promoting or opposing prominent political figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Upton Sinclair, and Alf M. Landon. Noteworthy items include campaign stickers, membership cards, and pamphlets addressing issues like labor policies, public utilities, and the economic impacts of the Great Depression. The materials are arranged by subject, providing insight into the political climate and electoral strategies of the era.