Inventory of the McCarthy Presidential Campaign Collection SPC.2021.013
Karen Clemons
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2021-05
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: McCarthy Presidential Campaign Collection
source:
McCarthy for President Campaign Committee on Platform and Issues
source:
McCarthy Headquarters, Marysville
source:
McCarthy for President Campaign, Northern California Headquarters
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2021.013
Physical Description:
1 box
Physical Description:
.21 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1967-1968; circa 1968; undated
Abstract: This collection contains flyers, brochures, essays, memorandums, clippings, and other material related to the Eugene J. McCarthy's
presidential campaign in 1968. A majority of the materials are from grassroots organizations located in Northern California
such as the McCarthy for President Campaign, Northern California Headquarters; Californians for An Alternative; McCarthy for
President Campaign Committee on Platform and Issues; and the McCarthy Headquarters located in Marysville, CA. Also included
are brochures related to youth organizations dedicated to the McCarthy campaign, material generated by the McCarthy for President
National Headquarters, Viet-nam Veterans for McCarthy, and others.
Language of Material:
English
.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Preferred Citation
Biographical / Historical
On November 30, 1967, Eugene McCarthy, a Minnesota Democratic Senator announced his plan to run for President of the United
States. His opposition to the Vietnam War was the main focus of his campaign, which gained the support of many younger voters
and college students and helped him to effectively challenge Lyndon Johnson in the race. After McCarthy was able to obtain
42 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire primary, Robert F. Kennedy entered the race, and Johnson withdrew on March 31,
1968. After Johnson's exit, Vice-President Hubert Humphrey entered the race, but didn't participate in the primaries. Initially,
McCarthy went on to win three primaries, but then lost four to Kennedy. After Kennedy's assassination on June 6, McCarthy
went on to lose the nomination to Humphrey at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August 1968.
Scope and Contents
The McCarthy Presidential Campaign Collection (1967-1968; circa 1968; undated) contains 1 box and .21 linear feet of flyers,
brochures, essays, memorandums, clippings, essays, mailing and contact lists, instructions for canvassing and phoning, campaign
buttons and a bumper sticker, and other material related to the Eugene J. McCarthy's presidential campaign in 1968. A majority
of the materials are from organizations located in Northern California such as the McCarthy for President Campaign, Northern
California Headquarters; Californians for An Alternative; McCarthy for President Campaign Committee on Platform and Issues;
and the McCarthy Headquarters located in Marysville, CA. Also included are brochures related to youth organizations dedicated
to the McCarthy campaign, material generated by the McCarthy for President National Headquarters, Viet-nam Veterans for McCarthy,
and others. Finally, this collection contains a material related to the 1968 Democratic National Convention, and a few campaign
flyers and brochures regarding other candidates running in the 1968 election, such as the Humphrey-Muskie campaign.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Elections -- California
California, Northern
McCarthy, Eugene J., 1916-2005
McCarthy for President Campaign Committee on Platform and Issues
McCarthy Headquarters, Marysville
McCarthy for President Campaign, Northern California Headquarters
box 1, folder 1
McCarthy for President Campaign, Northern California Headquarters- flyers, brochure, memorandums, campaign contact lists,
instructions for phoning
May, July, 1968; circa 1968
box 1, folder 2
McCarthy for President Northern California Headquarters brochure and order form; and McCarthy for President Campaign Committee
on Platform and Issues essays sent to McCarthy Headquarters, Marysville
early 1968
box 1, folder 3
McCarthy Headquarters, Marysville- flyers, memorandum, telegrams, instructions for phoning
June 1968; July [1968]; circa 1968
box 1, folder 4
Instructions for canvassing (possibly from McCarthy Headquarters, Marysville)
circa 1968
box 1, folder 5
McCarthy for President Campaign Committee on Platform and Issues- essays regarding McCarthy's thoughts on various issues
1967-1968
box 1, folder 6
McCarthy for President Campaign Committee, 4th Congressional District [flyer]
circa February 1968
box 1, folder 7
McCarthy for President National Headquarters- brochures; press release; bumper sticker
August 12, 1968; circa 1968
box 1, folder 8
Northern California Youth for McCarthy Campaign Committee brochure; Youth for McCarthy worksheet; McCarthy for President San
Francisco Student Committee essays; Students for McCarthy poster
April 1968; circa 1968
box 1, folder 9
Californians for An Alternative [in November]- "Democrats Republicans Independents You Do Have a Choice in November" [flyer];
"Nomination Paper to Independently Nominate a Group of 40 Candidate for the Offices of Presidential Electors. These Candidates
Are Pledged to Vote for Eugene J. McCarthy for President of the United States"
circa September 1968
box 1, folder 10
"Viet-nam Veterans for McCarthy" flyer (three copies)
circa 1968
box 1, folder 11
"Conclusion of the Celebration" excerpts from speech delivered by McCarthy at Fenway Park Rally; campaign buttons; photograph
taken presumably at a campaign headquarters; mailer from McCarthy regarding the collection of campaign materials for historical
record
July 25, 1968; November 15, 1968; circa 1968
box 1, folder 12
Mailing Lists- statewide organizations; and others
August 1968; undated
box 1, folder 13
Clippings and articles regarding McCarthy and the 1968 Democratic presidential campaign
April-May 1968; circa 1968
Language of Material: English, Spanish; Castilian.
box 1, folder 14
Peace and Freedom- "National Convention Call"; "Politics and Program" [booklet]
July 20, 1968; July [1968]
box 1, folder 15
Democratic National Convention- memorandum, list of hotels, list of delegates
1968
box 1, folder 16
other campaign flyers and brochures- AFL-CIO general election endorsements, Socialist Election Campaign, Humphrey-Muskie Campaign
1968
