HUGE LOT 100 Vintage Political, Union, CA History, Buttons, Pins, Adverts, Lions For Sale

Political & Election Campaign Buttons
The collection spans multiple decades of local, state, and presidential election memorabilia andKey Scarce & High-Interest Pieces
• "Hari-Kari with Barry" (1964): This is the most collectible pin in this view. It is a scarce anti-campaign protest button targeted against Republican nominee Barry Goldwater during the 1964 election. It satirized Goldwater's aggressive nuclear defense stances by suggesting voting for him was political suicide. These vintage satirical protest pins are highly sought after by American Political Items Collectors (APIC) and usually sell individually for $20.00 to $35.00+ depending on condition.
• "Dewey Bricker" (1944): A classic 1944 presidential campaign button for the Republican ticket of Thomas E. Dewey and John W. Bricker. Because it dates back to the 1940s, it carries a premium over the highly mass-produced 1960s/70s items. Dewey/Bricker campaign pins generally command between $8.00 and $20.00 individually.
• "Remember Pearl Harbor" (WWII Era): This early 1940s patriotic WWII home-front badge features the iconic "Remember Pearl Harbor" slogan against a stylized banner graphic. Original WWII-era homefront items hold steady interest with both militaria and historical collectors, tracking at roughly $10.00 to $20.00.
• "Willkie and McNary" & "We Want Willkie" (1940): These corporate-style lithograph buttons support Wendell Willkie’s 1940 presidential offer against FDR. While Willkie items are fairly well-documented, being mid-century lithos pushes them past standard value.
• Governor Wilson '94: A large purple and yellow button supporting Pete Wilson's 1994 reelection campaign for Governor of California.
• Presidential Campaigns: Includes pieces such as "President Nixon. Now more than ever." from his 1972 campaign, various Nixon/Agnew buttons, and several pins supporting George Wallace.
• Tulare County & California Races:
• Dean Hall for Superintendent of Tulare County Schools.
• Jerry Sevier for Superior Court Judge.
• Doyle Hoppert for Sheriff.
• Vote for Ellis for March 4 City Council.RARE vintage Pencil Toppers for Retail Clerks Union Local 1288 - a prominent Central CA labor union chapter representing retail grocery, food, and liquor workers, associated with Ceaar Chavez.🦁 Civic & Fraternal Organizations
A significant portion of the collection consists of commemorative items from service clubs and community lodges:
• Lions Club International: Multiple pins and felt ribbons from regional chapters, including Camp Verde Lions Club and local California branches.
• Moose International & Elks: Commemorative pins such as the Visalia Moose Lodge 3rd Anniversary Party at the "Palace."
• Law Enforcement: A gold star patch/badge for the Tulare County Sheriff.
🌲 Regional & Travel Souvenirs
Many buttons celebrate landmarks, towns, and local festivals across California and neighboring areas:
• Death Valley '49ers: Buttons marking the 40th anniversary (1989) of the organization celebrating Death Valley history.
pieces from regional celebrations like the Manton Apple Festival and the Woodlake Western Week.
🥤 Novelties & Vintage Advertisements
• Holsum Bread: A small pin featuring the "Little Miss Holsum" cartoon mascot.
• Smokey Bear: Educational fire prevention pins showi
ng Smokey Bear.
• Classic Novelties: Pop-culture and humor buttons like "Look Mom, No Cavities" and "I Just Visited My Dentist".

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