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Button, Campaign

Object number2010.39.4

Datec. 1930

Mediummetal

Credit LineTransfer from Steel Industry Heritage Corporation

DescriptionMulti-colored circular button, with straight pin in back. On obverse, printed text has organization name, black and white photo print of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and campaign message.Dimensions1.25 x 1.375 in. (3.2 x 3.5 cm)
InscriptionsOn obverse, printed, "LABOR'S NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE / [black and white photo print of Roosevelt] / ROOSEVELT for PRESIDENT".
MarksMaker's mark on right side of obverse is Union symbol.
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Schofer family of Mt. Washington. Carl Schofer, who emigrated from Germany in the mid-1800s, was a highly skilled fresco artist. After buying a house on Mount Washington, he taught his son, Erwin, the business. When Carl died, Erwin inherited the family business. Due to the Great Depression and Erwin’s struggles with alcoholism he lost the business. During the Works Progress Administration (WPA) he was hired as the lead painting contractor for the county. Later in life he taught art at the Connelly Skill Learning Center. He died in 1955.

Related person Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945)

Related institution Labor's Non-Partisan League

Related person Erwin Schofer (died 1955)

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