Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Marcia M. Green Collection
Date(s)
- 1976 (Creation)
Extent
4 oversized posters
1 acid-free folder
1 book
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
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.
Conditions of access and use elements
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.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
No restrictions. Reproductions are done and charged in accordance with Sloan Museum Archives Fee Service Policy.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
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.
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
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Notes element
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd edition
Sources used
Archivist's note
Rachel Stock, Archivist
May 2, 2025 (Access to Memory)
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Green, Marcia M. (Subject)