Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bella for senate
Object Number:
2008.18.1.17
Date:
1976
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Description:
"Bella for senate." White silhouette of Bella Abzug on blue background; blue letters.
Gallery Label:
In 1976, Bella Abzug, after many years in the U.S. House of Representatives, ran for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate. She was defeated by Daniel Patrick Moynihan in a contest which also included Ramsey Clark, Paul O'Dwyer, and Abraham Hirschfeld.
Credit Line:
Gift of Glen Fleischman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
