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Poster, Political

Object number2016.54.1

Datec. 1971

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumPaper/Ink/Adhesive tape

Credit LineGift of Frank Sestric

DescriptionJohn Heinz (H. John Heinz III) political campaign poster. Rectangular paperboard. Front has white border with red inset rectangle. Center has black and white photograph of candidate. Black printed text at top and bottom. Ink stamp in the shape of a keystone is in the red field near the bottom right corner of the photograph. Black text at bottom center includes a Pittsburgh Union Label. Reverse is undecorated brown paperboard.Dimensions22 x 13.813 in., 0.063 in. (55.9 x 35.1 cm, 0.2 cm)
InscriptionsBlack printed text at top "If toughness, independence, / and the ability to listen are important" and bottom "elect John Heinz / to Congress / Tuesday.November 2".

Ink stamp in the shape of a keystone is in the red field near the bottom right corner of the photograph stamp has text "REGISTERED / [illegible]".
MarksBlack text at bottom center includes a Union Label with text "ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES COUNCIL / UNION / LABEL / PITTSBURGH, PA." and the number "10" to the right.
Historical NotesCampaign poster, c. 1971, for Senator John Heinz III, for whom the History Center is named. Senator Heinz was the great-grandson of Henry Heinz, founder of the Heinz Company and son of Jack Heinz, the last family member to run the company. The Senator chose a life in politics rather than the family business. Heinz worked for the Heinz Company from 1965 to 1970 before successfully running for the 18th congressional district seat for Pennsylvania in 1971. He stayed in the House until successfully becoming a Pennsylvania State Senator in 1977. Heinz died in a plane crash in 1991.

Related person Henry John Heinz III

Related institution Allied Printing

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