Adlai E. Stevenson collection of autograph documents

  • Creator Names Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965.
  • Title Adlai E. Stevenson collection of autograph documents [manuscript], 1947-1963.
  • Physical description 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
  • Collection summary Scrapbook compiled by Mrs. Otto Madlener containing signed Stevenson photographs; newsclippings on his presidential campaigns (1952 and 1956); letters from Stevenson either addressed to Mrs. Madlener or purchased; signed copies of Stevenson's acceptance speech at the 1952 Democratic National Convention and of his 1952 and 1956 concession speeches; copies of news releases issued by Stevenson campaign organizations, 1952. Also included is a folder of miscellaneous documents and photographs.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Richard A. Madlener (1993.0047). This material was collected by Mrs. Otto Madlener.
  • Names
    • Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965 Archives.
    • Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965 Portraits.
    • Democratic Party (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Democratic Party (U.S.)
    • Democratic National Convention (1952 : Chicago, Ill.)
    • Democratic National Convention (1956 : Chicago, Ill.)
    • Madlener, Otto, Mrs., collector.
  • Subjects
    • Politicians Illinois 20th century.
    • Presidents United States Election 1952.
    • Presidents United States Election 1956.
  • Geographic coverage United States Politics and government 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Autographs (manuscripts) aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Photographic prints. aat
    • Scrapbooks. aat
    • Speeches. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois.