Political Campaign Commercials

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About the Collection

Political campaign videos from 1952 to 2002, with many captured directly from broadcast television set screens. The more than 1,000 videos cover many types of election commercials, including presidential, gubernatorial, senatorial, house, and local. Also includes public service spots.

Future Additions

There are no future additions planned.

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Access Online

Browse and search the collection in CONTENTdm. The Political Campaign Commercials collection is available for use on Ohio University campuses only. Its intended use is education and research by Ohio University students, faculty, and staff.

Collection Contact

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Policy

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Rights Statement

The Political Campaign Commercials collection videos have the RightsStatements.org designation of In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable.