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This series contains audio recordings of completed radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign, including spots that promote Ford’s accomplishments while in office and others that question Jimmy Carter’s qualifications to be President. The majority of the commercials have a “PFUS” number used to identify them and distinguish varying versions of similar radio spots. Speakers in the commercials include President Ford, unidentified individuals who participated in “man on the street” interviews, Joe Garagiola, Ronald Reagan, Michigan Governor William Milliken, Lionel Hampton, and Senator Strom Thurmond.

Collection: President Ford Committee Records

General Election Radio Spots Audio Recordings … This series contains audio recordings of completed radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign, including spots that promote Ford’s accomplishments while in office and others that question Jimmy Carter’s qualifications to be President. The majority of the commercials have a “PFUS” number used to identify them and distinguish varying versions of similar radio spots. Speakers in the commercials include President Ford, …

This series contains audio recordings of completed radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign, including spots that promote Ford’s accomplishments while in office and others that question Jimmy Carter’s qualifications to be President. The majority of the commercials have a “PFUS” number used to identify them and distinguish varying versions of similar radio spots. Speakers in the commercials include President Ford, unidentified individuals who participated in “man on the street” interviews, Joe Garagiola, Ronald Reagan, Michigan Governor William Milliken, Lionel Hampton, and Senator Strom Thurmond.

General Election Master and Unmixed Radio Audio Recordings

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This series contains master audio recordings of general election radio spot pools one through four, as well as audio recordings of unmixed and unedited materials used to create radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign. The unmixed materials includes voice pools; unapproved versions of radio spots; “man on the street” interviews from Las Vegas, Nevada; and announcer tag lines. Among the music elements are both lyric and instrumental versions of “I’m Feeling Good About America,” the official Ford campaign song; long and short versions of Lionel Hampton’s “Mr. Sunshine” song for President Ford; University of Michigan songs performed by various University musical groups; and unofficial jingles supporting President Ford sent by their creators. This series also contains additional materials collected but not used in the campaign, such as demo tapes from potential announcers.

Collection: President Ford Committee Records

General Election Master and Unmixed Radio Audio Recordings … This series contains master audio recordings of general election radio spot pools one through four, as well as audio recordings of unmixed and unedited materials used to create radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign. The unmixed materials includes voice pools; unapproved versions of radio spots; “man on the street” interviews from Las Vegas, Nevada; and announcer tag lines. Among the music elements are both …

This series contains master audio recordings of general election radio spot pools one through four, as well as audio recordings of unmixed and unedited materials used to create radio commercials for President Gerald Ford’s 1976 general election campaign. The unmixed materials includes voice pools; unapproved versions of radio spots; “man on the street” interviews from Las Vegas, Nevada; and announcer tag lines. Among the music elements are both lyric and instrumental versions of “I’m Feeling Good About America,” the official Ford campaign song; long and short versions of Lionel Hampton’s “Mr. Sunshine” song for President Ford; University of Michigan songs performed by various University musical groups; and unofficial jingles supporting President Ford sent by their creators. This series also contains additional materials collected but not used in the campaign, such as demo tapes from potential announcers.

Foreign Diplomatic Mission Condolence Books for Gerald R. Ford

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This series contains condolence books from U.S. Department of State embassies and consulates from around the world commemorating the death of former President Gerald R. Ford. Messages of sympathy were written by ambassadors, consuls, high commissioners, state leaders, Department of State employees, the public and U.S. citizens. Messages are mostly written in English, but also include notes written in official languages of the country, including Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French and Chinese. Some additional messages tucked into the books are also included.

Collection: General Records of the Department of State

Foreign Diplomatic Mission Condolence Books for Gerald R. Ford … This series contains condolence books from U.S. Department of State embassies and consulates from around the world commemorating the death of former President Gerald R. Ford. Messages of sympathy were written by ambassadors, consuls, high commissioners, state leaders, Department of State employees, the public and U.S. citizens. Messages are mostly written in English, but also include notes written in official languages of the country, …

This series contains condolence books from U.S. Department of State embassies and consulates from around the world commemorating the death of former President Gerald R. Ford. Messages of sympathy were written by ambassadors, consuls, high commissioners, state leaders, Department of State employees, the public and U.S. citizens. Messages are mostly written in English, but also include notes written in official languages of the country, including Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French and Chinese. Some additional messages tucked into the books are also included.

Payroll Records Files

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This series contains correspondence, memorandums, forms, bank statements, and lists containing payroll information about personnel employed by the President Ford Committee. It also documents transactions from the primary payroll account, as well as state filings for income tax and unemployment compensation during the 1976 presidential campaign.

Collection: President Ford Committee Records

Payroll Records Files … This series contains correspondence, memorandums, forms, bank statements, and lists containing payroll information about personnel employed by the President Ford Committee. It also documents transactions from the primary payroll account, as well as state filings for income tax and unemployment compensation during the 1976 presidential …

This series contains correspondence, memorandums, forms, bank statements, and lists containing payroll information about personnel employed by the President Ford Committee. It also documents transactions from the primary payroll account, as well as state filings for income tax and unemployment compensation during the 1976 presidential campaign.

White House Vouchers Files

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This series contains correspondence, memorandums, invoices, and receipts showing payments from the President Ford Committee back to the United States Government for use of government resources, including personnel and equipment during the 1976 presidential campaign.

Collection: President Ford Committee Records

White House Vouchers Files … This series contains correspondence, memorandums, invoices, and receipts showing payments from the President Ford Committee back to the United States Government for use of government resources, including personnel and equipment during the 1976 presidential …

This series contains correspondence, memorandums, invoices, and receipts showing payments from the President Ford Committee back to the United States Government for use of government resources, including personnel and equipment during the 1976 presidential campaign.

Youth Files

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This series contains correspondence, memorandums, bank statements, checkbooks, check registers, invoices, and receipts that documenting disbursements made by the President Ford Committee during the 1976 presidential election to accommodate participation by young Americans in the election, especially at the 1976 Republican Convention.

Collection: President Ford Committee Records

Youth Files … This series contains correspondence, memorandums, bank statements, checkbooks, check registers, invoices, and receipts that documenting disbursements made by the President Ford Committee during the 1976 presidential election to accommodate participation by young Americans in the election, especially at the 1976 Republican …

This series contains correspondence, memorandums, bank statements, checkbooks, check registers, invoices, and receipts that documenting disbursements made by the President Ford Committee during the 1976 presidential election to accommodate participation by young Americans in the election, especially at the 1976 Republican Convention.