Marcia M. Green Collection

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Reference code

2005.112

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Title

Marcia M. Green Collection

Date(s)

  • 1976 (Creation)

Extent

4 oversized posters
1 acid-free folder
1 book

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Scope and content

This collection contains four political campaign posters and an invitation to the “Presidential Express” that was held at the Amtrak station in Flint, Michigan in May of 1976. The posters were created by members of the local Republican Party Committee. The collection also contains two photos depicting members of the Jaycees as well as patches from the organization. Finally, the collection contains two patches from the Commonwealth of Flint.

System of arrangement

Past practices described the contents of this collection individually. Each item received an object ID number and was treated as a distinct artifact. Records have been reunited, but their original order may have been lost.

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Conditions governing access

Past practices described contents of the collection individually. Each item received an object ID number and was treated as a distinct artifact. Records have been reunited, but their original order has been lost.

Physical access

The political posters are housed in flat file drawers. The remaining items in the collection are stored in one folder in a box with other accessions from 2005.

The political posters are in fair condition. There appears to be water damage on the posters that read “Welcome President Ford” and “Get a Ford in 1976” in their bottom left corners.

The other materials are in good condition.

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Conditions governing reproduction

No restrictions. Reproductions are done and charged in accordance with Sloan Museum Archives Fee Service Policy.

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  • English

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Custodial history

This collection was donated to the museum by Marcia M. Green who was married to the Flint Area Coordinator for President Ford’s Campaign.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd edition

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Archivist's note

Rachel Stock, Archivist
May 2, 2025 (Access to Memory)

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