From 1992 to 1998, Andy Foster served in a variety of positions for Governor Jim Edgar, including the Executive Director of Citizens for Edgar, travel coordinator and traveling aide, campaign manager for Edgar's 1994 campaign, and Deputy Chief of Staff. Of particular interest are Foster's memories of the 1994 reelection campaign, in which Governor Edgar won a landslide victory with over sixty percent of the popular vote.
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Andy Foster (left) poses with Gene Reineke at the Republican National Convention in Houston Texas, August 1992. Where:
Republican National Convention, Houston, TXWhen:
August 1992Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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On Election Night 1994, Andy Foster (left) stands by as Jim Edgar receives a call from Dawn Clark Netsch conceding the election. Where:
Edgar Election HeadquartersWhen:
Election Night 1992Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Governor Edgar signs the ICC Reform Bill. From left to right, Rick Holzmaker (ICC), Andy Foster (Governor’s Office), Terry Harvill (Governor’s Office), Dave Vite (IRMA President), and Deno Perdion (Governor’s Office). Where:
ICC Reform Bill signingWhen:
UnknownOwnership:
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Edgar Retirement AnnouncementWhen:
August 1997Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Ed Kelly’s Chicago-based 47th Ward Organization distributed this campaign “Walk Piece” featuring ten of Governor Jim Edgar’s achievements. Where:
47th Ward campaignWhen:
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Governor Jim Edgar and Mrs. Edgar on the Suburban Campaign Bus Tour of Southern Cook County in October 1994. Where:
Southern Cook CountyWhen:
October 1994Ownership:
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Governor Jim Edgar and Congressman Tom Ewing on the Downstate Campaign Bus Tour in October 1994. Where:
Downstate Campaign Bus TourWhen:
October 1994Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Suburban Cook County Bus tourWhen:
Fall 1994Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Andy Foster poses with a picture of Dawn Clark Netsch at the Edgar Campaign Headquarters in fall 1994. Where:
Edgar Campaign HeadquartersWhen:
Fall 1994Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Andy Foster at the Bush for President National Campaign Headquarters in Washington, D.C. in September 1988. Where:
Bush for President National Campaign headquarters, Washington, D.C.When:
September 1988Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Jim Edgar Campaign HeadquartersWhen:
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Narrator’s photo
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Dawn Clark Netsch takes the podium at a debate aired on WLS-TV Chicago. Where:
WLS-TV Chicago Gubernatorial DebateWhen:
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Governor Jim Edgar (right) confers with his staff prior to the WLS-TV Debate in September 1994. From left to right, Jim Reilly, Gary Mack, Andy Foster, and Governor Jim Edgar. Where:
WLS-TV Debate, Chicago, ILWhen:
September 1994Ownership:
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The Edgars and Kustras exit the airplane in Springfield on the way to the Capitol Rally during the Campaign Fly Around on November 9, 1993. Where:
Springfield Capitol Airport, Springfield, ILWhen:
November 9, 1993Ownership:
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Andy Foster with Governor Jim Edgar as Edgar makes a press announcement during the Edgar Campaign Fly-Around on November 9, 1993. Also pictured: Sherry Struck (front); Gary Mack (beside man on camera); Lieutenant Governor Kustra (seated in front). Where:
Edgar Campaign Fly-AroundWhen:
November 9, 1993Ownership:
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During the Edgar Campaign Fly-Around, Andy Foster (left) joins Governor Jim Edgar and his wife, Brenda, (center) for a photograph in Rockford, IL. Gary Mack stands beside Mrs. Edgar. November 9, 1993. Where:
Edgar Campaign Fly-AroundWhen:
November 9, 1993Ownership:
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Andy Foster (right) and Jim Edgar prior to a President Bush Chicago Fundraiser, June 1990. Where:
President Bush fundraiser, Chicago, ILWhen:
June 1990Ownership:
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Governor Jim Edgar (third from left) with President and Mrs. Bush at Illinois State Fairgrounds, August 1992.Where:
Illinois State FairgroundsWhen:
August 1992Ownership:
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Governor Jim Edgar (left) with Andy Foster (center) and Lieutenant Governor Kustra at the pre-inaugural reception held in Springfield, IL, January 1995.Where:
pre-innagural recepetion, Springfield, ILWhen:
January, 1995Ownership:
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Governor Jim Edgar and Arnold Schwarzenegger at a Chicago area school in spring 1995. Where:
Chicago area schoolWhen:
spring 1995Ownership:
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Andy Foster and Governor Jim Edgar (right) attend the Governor Press Availability meeting in the summer of 1993.Where:
Governor Press AvailabilityWhen:
Summer of 1993Ownership:
Narrator's photo
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Tom Livingston (left) and Andy Foster, seated in the Executive Mansion in Springfield, IL, wait to meet with Governor Jim Edgar in 1993. Where:
Executive Mansion, Springfield, ILWhen:
1993Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Andy Foster (seated, left, facing camera) listens as President Bush discussed election returns aboard Air Force One on the mid-term election day, November 6, 1990. Where:
aboard Air Force OneWhen:
November 6, 1990Ownership:
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Andy Foster works under Governor Jim Edgar’s “watchful poster” at the Edgar Campaign Headquarters in Springfield, IL, fall 1994. Where:
Edgar Campaign HeadquartersWhen:
Fall 1994Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Aboard Air Force One, Andy Foster thanks President Bush for the opportunity to serve on his staff on his final trip while on White House staff, April 30, 1992. Where:
aboard Air Force OneWhen:
April 30, 1992Ownership:
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The October 16th, 1994 cover of the Chicago Tribune Magazine featured the two gubernatorial candidates, Dawn Clark Netsch and Jim Edgar. Where:
Chicago Tribune front pageWhen:
October 16th, 1994Ownership:
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Collection of items related to Governor EgdarWhen:
UnknownOwnership:
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The Edgar/Kustra 1994 campaign headquarters at 1001 Durkin Drive in Springfield, Illinois. Where:
Edgar/Kustra Campaign Headquarters at 1001 Dunkin Drive, Springfield, ILWhen:
1994Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
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Andy Foster with President Bush prior to the President’s speech to the Illinois GOP fundraiser in October, 1992, at the Chicago Hilton & Towers. Where:
Illinois GOP fundraiser, Chicago Hilton & TowersWhen:
October 1992Ownership:
Narrator’s photo