A Bitter AUTOGRAPH NOTE by SPIRO AGNEW as Governor of Maryland penned on "Memo from Cope", a Labor Brochure supporting Hubert Humphrey.

Published by Washington, D.C.: Committee on Political Education, AFL-CIO, 1968., 1968

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- Quarto, 11 inches high by 8-1/2 inches wide. Softcover brochure. Issue number 10-68 of the May 13, 1968 4-page labor brochure "Memo from Cope", promoting the candidacy of Hubert Horatio Humphrey, nicknamed "3-H" by them. Penned in blue ink at the upper left is a bitter note by Spiro Agnew, then Governor of Maryland, addressed to his chief of staff Arthur J. Sohmer: "Art - Ask our labor friends why they're always able to go 'gung-ho' for some people but can't find a buck for others". Unsigned but penned in Agnew's hand. The brochure is folded for mailing with the mailing label addressed to "Hon S T Agnew" at the Governors Mansion, Annapolis, MD. There is minor soiling along the top edge of the brochure, else near fine. The brochure lists George Meany as Chairman.Arthur J. Sohmer (1926-1991), was Chief-of-Staff to Vice President Spiro T. Agnew.

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Title
A Bitter AUTOGRAPH NOTE by SPIRO AGNEW as Governor of Maryland penned on "Memo from Cope", a Labor Brochure supporting Hubert Humphrey.
Author
Agnew, Spiro T. (1918-1996). Governor of Maryland and Vice President of the United States under Nixon. He was forced to resign when indicted for tax fraud.
Publisher
Washington, D.C.: Committee on Political Education, AFL-CIO, 1968.
Publication year
1968
Condition
Very good
Binding
Soft cover
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Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.

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Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd. (incorporated 1989) is a general antiquarian book store which buys and sells collections and individual items of significance. Booksellers Ric Zank and Daniel Meunier each bring to the business over 25 years of experience in seeking out and offering for sale unusual, uncommon and rare books, autographs, and ephemera in all fields. Our office is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and frequently later. An answering machine will take your message after hours and when we are out of the office. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: http://www.bluemountainbooks.com…

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