Campaigns, 1965 - 1982
Dates
- Creation: 1965 - 1982
Scope and Contents
Campaign materials include advertising, audio and video recordings, campaign organization memos and meeting notes, clippings, Congressional ratings and voting records, correspondence, endorsements, fundraising files, photographs, information on opponents, and polling data. Files labeled "good letters" or "favorable correspondence" are often found with the campaign materials and contain thank you letters and other supportive correspondence from constituents, government officials, interest groups, and local business leaders. Of particular interest is a file on the Ralph Nader Congress Project in the 1972 campaign files and another on Watergate in the 1974 files. Bumper stickers, pins, buttons, and keychains from the 1978 and 1982 campaigns are also included.
Creator
- From the Collection: Heckler, Margaret (Person)
Language of Materials
In English.
Restrictions on Access
Fundraising materials that name donors and donation amounts are closed.
Historical Note
Margaret Heckler ran nine Congressional campaigns from 1966 to 1982. In her first campaign in 1966 she defeated former Speaker of the House Joseph W. Martin, Jr., a 42-year veteran of the House of Representatives, to secure the Republican nomination. Heckler ran unopposed in 1972 and 1976. After redistricting, Heckler lost reelection to incumbent Democrat Barney Frank, in 1982.
Extent
32.75 Linear Feet (35 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
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