Title: Adlai Ewing Stevenson II Political Cartoon Collection, 1952-1965
Arrangement
The Adlai Ewing Stevenson II Political Cartoon Collection is arranged into one series of political cartoons.
Abstract
The Adlai Ewing Stevenson II Political Cartoon Collection contains nineteen originals and prints of political cartoons depicting the political life of Adlai Ewing Stevenson II. The pieces are either framed or foldered and primarily document Stevenson's time as Governor of Illinois, his two presidential runs, and his ambassador post at the United Nations and his death.
Administrative/Biographical History
The Adlai Ewing Stevenson II Political Cartoon Collection is one of several collections of Stevenson family papers, photographs and memorabilia at the Dr. JoAnn Rayfield Archives at Illinois State University. The cartoons depict the political life of Adlai Ewing Stevenson II, the son of Lewis Green Stevenson and grandson of Adlai Ewing Stevenson I. Adlai Ewing Stevenson II served as Illinois Governor (1949-1953), ran two campaigns for United States President (1952; 1956), and served as United States Ambassador to the United Nations (1961-1965). Author: April Karlene Anderson
