Leland Rayson Collection
Title
Leland Rayson Collection
Subject
Rayson, Leland H., 1921-2001
Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives
Politicians
Legislators
Description
Leland H. Rayson served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1964-1977 as a representative from the 9th district. During his time in office he advocated issues including legalized abortion, lower voting ages, periodic political campaign finance reporting, and violent crime victim compensation using state funds. The liberal Democrat won the title of best legislator from the Independent Voters of Illinois after each term in office.
After leaving the Illinois House of Representatives in 1977, Rayson returned to practicing law until his retirement in 1988.
The finding aid for the Leland H. Rayson Papers, 1967-1972 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/530.
Photographs in this collection include images of Rayson on the campaign trail, campaigning, and speaking with constituents and fellow law makers.
After leaving the Illinois House of Representatives in 1977, Rayson returned to practicing law until his retirement in 1988.
The finding aid for the Leland H. Rayson Papers, 1967-1972 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/530.
Photographs in this collection include images of Rayson on the campaign trail, campaigning, and speaking with constituents and fellow law makers.
Collection Items
Paul Douglas
U.S. Senator Paul Douglas autographs a paper for a young girl during a picnic at Natalie Johnson's farm.
Ann Rayson
Ann Rayson, daughter of Leland Rayson, serves hors d'oeuvres at a reception for Adlai Stevenson.
Leland Rayson and Family
Leland Rayson and his family pose for a photo in front of a campaign banner. On verso: "L to R: Rep. Lee Rayson, Ann Rayson, doctorate, Lee , Jimmy, Barbara, and Tommy."
Leland Rayson and Family
Leland Rayson and his family enjoy a game of football during a campaign stop. On verso: "L to R: Lee, Tom, Rep. Rayson, Ann, Barbara, Jim."
Group of Men
A group of men, including Leland Rayson (second from left) stand in front of a poster for Donald Page Moore.
Leland Rayson with Constituents
State Representative Leland Rayson smokes a cigarette while speaking with a voter.
Leland Rayson with Constituents
State Representative Leland Rayson speaks with a member of the public.
Anthony Scariano, Jr. and Leland Rayson
Anthony Scariano, Jr.(left) speaks at a podium with State Representative Leland Rayson (right).
Leland Rayson and Abner Mikva
State Representative Leland Rayson (far left) and his wife, Barbara (2nd from right) meet with State Representative Abner Mikva (far right) and an unidentified woman.
Leland Rayson and School Teachers
State Representative Leland Ryson (center) meets with a group of school teachers, from left to right: Ed Spencer, Charlotte Smith, Chris Harper, and John Bordenave.
Ray Ashley, James Jesk, Natalie Johnson, R. Martwick, Joe Allen, and Others
Six men and one woman stand along a wall posing for a photograph.On verso: "L to Right: Unknown, Ray Ashley, Huggins, James Jesk, Natalie Johns[on], R. Martwick, Joe Allen."
Leland Rayson and Barbara Rayson
State Representative Leland Rayson and his wife, Barbara Rayson, walk with campaign workers.
Leland Rayson and Don McIntyre
State Representative Leland Rayson speaks with Rich Township Democratic Committeeman Don McIntyre.
Leland Rayson and George McGovern
State Representative Leland Rayson (right) stands with politician George McGovern and an unidentified woman.
Natalie Johnson, Joan Alter, and Barbara Rayson
Natalie Johnson (left) and Joan Alter (center),candidate for trustee of the Metropolitan Sanitary District, stand with Barbara Rayson (right), wife of State Representative Leland Rayson. Natalie Johnson was hostess of an affair for State…
Leland Rayson Receiving IVI Award
State Representative Leland Rayson receives an Independent Voters of Illinois Award from an unidentified man.
Leland Rayson and Barbara Rayson
State Representative Leland Rayson (2nd from right) and his wife, Barbara, appear by accident at a Republican affair.
Terry Stezio, Leland Rayson, and Dan Walker
State Representative Leland Rayson (center) and his administrative aide Terry Stezio (left) meet with Governor Dan Walker (right).
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Leland Rayson Collection