1973 Primary Election

Summary: Documentation of Byrne's gubernatorial campaign activities in the primary and general elections of 1973 and 1977. The documents relate to both specific events in the campaigns as well as general issues, such as government corruption and the state income tax. Included in the documents are briefing cards, correspondence and memoranda, campaign literature, financial disclosures, position papers, press releases, schedules and speeches.

1973 Primary Election: Among the documents in this sub-series is a letter offering advice from former governor Richard Hughes, as well as congratulatory correspondence from Archibald Alexander, Secretary of Agriculture Philip Alampi and Senator Edward Kennedy. Among the other documents present are oversize newsprint campaign mailers and oversize primary ballots.

1973 General Election: Among the documents in this sub-series are letters from Helen Meyner, Rutgers President Edward Bloustein and David Wilentz. Also among the documents are position papers which, while largely undated, were assembled for use as notes for an interview with the Star Ledger in October of 1973. Also included among the documents are several bumper stickers and campaign buttons for both Byrne and Charles Sandman.

1977 Primary Election: Among the documents in this sub-series is a memorandum between Jim Florio and Paul Lutzker regarding Byrne's election prospects. Also included are oversize newsprint campaign mailers.

1977 General Election: among the documents in this sub-series is correspondence from Vice-President Walter Mondale from August 1977, as well as an admission ticket and other documentation for a campaign fundraiser featuring President Jimmy Carter on September 10, 1977. Also included are oversize newsprint campaign mailers.