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2016 Presidential Election reactions collection

 Collection
Identifier: HCQ-000-002

Content Description

The collection contains 5 folders relating to the Haverford students, staff, and faculty's reaction to the 2016 election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The items contained within the folders shed light on what Haverford was like in the days and weeks leading up to and immediately following the election, and how the students specifically were reacting to it through poems, letters, activism, community events, and most notably, art.

Dates

  • Creation: 2016 September 30 - 2016 November 13

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)

Historical Note

The 2016 election was a pivotal point in American history. The decision between voting for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump galvanized and polarized America beyond the microcosm of politics. It spread to the economy and the country's culture as well. Donald Trump won this election, and afterward the country experienced an undeniable shift in many ways that were unprecedented.

Extent

0.21 linear ft. (1 box (5 folders))

Language of Materials

English

Spanish; Castilian

Abstract

The collection contains 5 folders relating to the Haverford students, staff, and faculty's reaction to the 2016 election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials were transferred to Haverford College Quaker & Special Collection by Benjamin Hughes, Office of Multicultural Affairs Program Coordinator, in February 2017.

Processing Information

Processed by Rachel McQueen, completed October 2023.

Title
2016 Presidential Election reactions collection
Status
Completed
Author
Rachel McQueen
Date
November, 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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