An act concerning crimes and punishments and procedures relating thereto
Creator: Kansas. Legislature
Date: January 31, 1985-April 09, 1985
The Kansas Legislature passed H.B. 2135 on April 2, 1985. The bill proposed to reinstate capital punishment in Kansas. In 1972, the U. S. Supreme Court decision in Furman v. Georgia overturned capital punishment laws in many states, including Kansas. Governor John Carlin vetoed the bill, his fourth and final veto of a death penalty bill during his eight year administration. The legislature failed to override the veto. Kansas reinstituted capital punishment in 1994. The cover sheet recording legislative and gubernatorial action on the legislation is included with the vetoed bill.

Ann Carlin Ozegovic and John Carlin
Date: Between 1978 and 1985
A photograph of siblings Ann Carlin Ozegovic and John Carlin. John served as 40th Governor of Kansas from January 8, 1979, to January 12, 1987.

Ann Carlin Ozegovic at Governor John Carlin's birthday party, Topeka, Kansas
Date: Between 1984 and 1985
A photograph of Ann Carlin Ozegovic at her brother's, Governor John Carlin, birthday party at Cedar Crest in Topeka, Kansas.

Basic campaign speech
Creator: Carlin, John, 1940-
Date: 1982
This is Governor John Carlin's basic campaign speech for his 1982 gubernatorial reelection campaign. He outlines his accomplishments during his first term as governor: a balanced budget, no growth in the number of state employees, and limited increases in state spending. He also identified several goals for a second administration including property tax relief, enactment of a severance tax on gas and oil producers, improvements in education, and transportation enhancements. Governor Carlin defeated Sam Hardage in the 1982 election and served a second term as governor.

"Big 7" meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Date: December 14, 1984
This is a photograph showing the "Big 7" meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. People in the photograph are counter clockwise (right to left): Joe Wright, Deputy Director, OMB; Lamar Alexander, Governor of Tennessee; President Ronald Reagan; Lee L. Verstandig, Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs; George Voinovich, Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio; John A. Svahn, Assistant to the President for Policy Development; Earl Baker, County Commissioner, Chester County, Pennsylvania; Jane Maroney, Delaware State Representative; John Carlin, Governor of Kansas; Vice President George H. W. Bush; Hernan Padilla, Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico; George Miller, Executive Director, Illinois Township Officials; and John Martin, Speaker of the Massachusetts House.

Big government
Creator: Carlin, John William, 1940-
Date: October 1978
A television campaign advertisement supporting John Carlin for the Democratic candidate for the governor of Kansas. Directed by Jim O'Neil. Virgil Harper, director of photography. Produced by Evans & Bartholomew. The ad was paid for by Kansans for John Carlin.

Campaign brochure for John William Carlin
Creator: Carlin, John William, 1940-
Date: 1974
This is an election brochure distributed by John William Carlin during his campaign for State Representative, 73rd District. It was sent to voters in Ellsworth County, rural Saline County and Precinct 1 in Salina. Carlin ran for a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives in 1970, was reelected to four terms and served as Speaker of the Kansas House from 1977 to 1979. In 1979, he was elected governor of Kansas and served two terms.

Carlin, Docking. A new tradition for Kansas
Creator: Carlin, John William, 1940-
Date: 1982
This is a brochure from Governor John Carlin's second gubernatorial campaign in 1982 against Sam Hardage. Governor Carlin highlights the accomplishments of his first administration including: limiting growth in the size of government, lowering taxes, improving public safety, and enhancing economic development. He also advocates for the enactment of a severance tax on gas and oil producers as a way to promote tax fairness in the state. Governor Carlin defeated Sam Hardage in the 1982 election and served a second term as governor.

Carlin for governor campaign brochure
Creator: Carlin, John William, 1940-
Date: 1978
This brochure is from John Carlin's first gubernatorial campaign, in 1978, against Governor Robert Bennett. The brochure includes a brief biographical sketch of Carlin, quotations that Kansas government needs to be more responsive to citizens, and statements claiming that his opponent, has raised property taxes too much. Carlin went on to defeat Governor Bennet in the November general election.

Children visiting Governor John Carlin
Date: Between 1980 and 1985
This is a photograph showing children visiting Governor John Carlin in his office at Christmas time.

Chinese vase
Date: between 1920 and 1986
Made in the 20th century, this ceramic vase resembles an amphora of the Tang Dynasty and has a glaze similar to Jun ware of the Song Dynasty. The Vice Governor of the Henan Province in China presented it to Governor John Carlin during a 1986 visit. A sister state/province relationship was established in 1979.

Dean Vogelaar and Merle Wood visiting Governor John Carlin
Date: April 26, 1986
These five photographs show two vice presidents of the World Series Champion Kansas City Royals at the Kansas State Capitol. Merle Wood, Vice President of Government and Consumer Affairs, and Dean Vogelaar, Vice President of Public Relations are visiting Governor John Carlin and Lieutenant Governor Tom Docking.

Eagle wheat weaving
Creator: Banbury, Joyce
Date: 1986
Wheat weaving artist Joyce Banbury presented this eagle to Governor John Carlin in Topeka on August 18, 1986. The weaving was given on behalf of the Kansas Wheat Commission (KWC) to recognize Governor Carlin's support for wheat producers. Joyce Banbury, of Russell, Kansas, was commissioned by KWC to complete the weaving. She was a skilled artist who wrote books on wheat weaving and was frequently featured in craft magazines. Banbury and her son specialized in growing vintage wheat breeds with long stems suitable for weaving. The eagle took two days to weave and it is made from a vintage hard winter wheat grown by Banbury on her Russell farm.

Ernest "Ernie" Douglas collection
Creator: Douglas, Ernie
Date: bulk 1950s-1980s
This collection contains photographs of Topeka musician Ernie (Ernest) Douglas, his band, and his restaurant and jazz club, Ernie's Catfish Hollow. Douglas was born November 30, 1932, in Topeka. During the 1950s, Douglas worked as a radio DJ and musician, playing the piano and vibraphone. After a time in Denver, Douglas returned to Topeka where he opened Ernie's Catfish Hollow in 1978 at 1201 E. 6th Street. The restaurant and jazz club closed in 1983. Later Douglas worked for the Postal Service in St. Louis, Missouri, and as a performer on the Dandy Dinner Boat in Alexandria, Virginia. Douglas died in Ellicott City, Maryland on February 15, 2016.

Frank's Pharmacy, Valley Falls, Kansas
Date: Between 1990 and 1995
A photograph of John Carlin, former Governor of Kansas, and Frank Shrimplin, inside Frank's Pharmacy standing in front of a "History of Pharmacy" display. Frank Shrimplin owned the pharmacy at 324 Broadway. The photograph is signed by John Carlin.

George Brett and Dick Howser of the Kansas City Royals visiting Governor John Carlin
Date: January 24, 1986
These seven photographs show third baseman George Brett and manager, Dick Howser, of the Kansas City Royals visiting Governor John Carlin after winning the World Series.

George Brett, Mark Gubicza and Dean Vogelaar visiting Governor John Carlin
Date: January 07, 1985
These eight photographs show George Brett of third base, pitcher Mark Gubicza, and Dean Vogelaar the Vice President of Public Relations for the Kansas City Royals visiting Governor John Carlin.

Governor Carlin notes on 1979 China trip
Creator: Carlin, John, 1940-
Date: August 1979
Governor Carlin's observations about the 1979 Kansas trade mission to China. He describes trip logistics (hotels, flights, food, etc.), identifies the major challenges facing China, and lists the highlights and benefits of the trip. Governor Carlin led this and two other trips to China (in 1984 and 1986) to explore potential economic, educational, scientific, and cultural exchanges between Kansas and the Peoples Republic of China.

Governor John Carlin
Date: January 08, 1979
This is a photograph of Governor John Carlin at his inaugural ceremony at the Topeka Auditorium in Topeka, Kansas. Former Governor Robert Bennett is also shown in the photo.

Governor John Carlin
Date: January 08, 1979
This is a photo of Governor John Carlin speaking at his inaugural ceremony at the Topeka Auditorium in Topeka, Kansas.

Governor John Carlin and Elizabeth Dole in Wichita, Kansas
Date: November 17, 1983
This is a photograph showing Governor John Carlin and Elizabeth Dole, Secretary of Transportation, cutting the ribbon at the Wichita Traffic Control Tower in Wichita, Kansas.

Governor John Carlin and Lieutenant Governor Thomas Docking
Creator: Ozegovic, Ann Carlin
Date: Between 1980 and 1987
This is a photograph showing Governor John Carlin and Lieutenant Governor Thomas Docking either speaking to a group or at a press conference.

Governor John Carlin and Lieutenant Governor Thomas Docking
Creator: Ozegovic, Ann Carlin
Date: Between 1980 and 1987
This photograph shows Lieutenant Governor Thomas Docking standing to the left of Governor John Carlin.

Governor John Carlin and Lt. Governor Tom Docking on their last day in office
Date: January 09, 1987
This is a photograph showing Governor John Carlin and Lieutenant Governor Tom Docking on their last day in office. People in the photograph are (left to right): Jill Docking, Meredith Docking, Tom Docking, John Carlin, and William Russell Docking.

Governor John Carlin at an event in Topeka, Kansas
Date: Between 1980 and 1987
This is a photograph showing Governor John Carlin at an event on the Kansas Capitol steps in Topeka, Kansas.