Take me back to the Oral History landing page.
Andy Foster - Governor Jim Edgar Project
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.
Interview Links
Feature Excerpt
Bush and Edgar
Abstract
Interview (Audio)
Transcript
Photos
Caption
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 1988
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
Andy Foster (right) and Jim Edgar prior to a President Bush Chicago Fundraiser, June 1990.
Where:
President Bush fundraiser, Chicago, IL
When:
June 1990
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
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 One
When:
November 6, 1990
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
Andy Foster (left) poses with Gene Reineke at the Republican National Convention in Houston Texas, August 1992.
Where:
Republican National Convention, Houston, TX
When:
August 1992
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
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 Headquarters
When:
Election Night 1992
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
Governor Jim Edgar (third from left) with President and Mrs. Bush at Illinois State Fairgrounds, August 1992.
Where:
Illinois State Fairgrounds
When:
August 1992
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
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 One
When:
April 30, 1992
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
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 & Towers
When:
October 1992
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
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, IL
When:
November 9, 1993
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
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-Around
When:
November 9, 1993
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
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-Around
When:
November 9, 1993
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
Andy Foster and Governor Jim Edgar (right) attend the Governor Press Availability meeting in the summer of 1993.
Where:
Governor Press Availability
When:
Summer of 1993
Ownership:
Narrator's photo
Caption
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, IL
When:
1993
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
Governor Jim Edgar and Mrs. Edgar on the Suburban Campaign Bus Tour of Southern Cook County in October 1994.
Where:
Southern Cook County
When:
October 1994
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
Governor Jim Edgar and Congressman Tom Ewing on the Downstate Campaign Bus Tour in October 1994.
Where:
Downstate Campaign Bus Tour
When:
October 1994
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
Governor Jim Edgar speaks to the crowd during the Suburban Cook County Bus Tour in fall 1994.
Where:
Suburban Cook County Bus tour
When:
Fall 1994
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
Andy Foster poses with a picture of Dawn Clark Netsch at the Edgar Campaign Headquarters in fall 1994.
Where:
Edgar Campaign Headquarters
When:
Fall 1994
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
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, IL
When:
September 1994
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
Andy Foster works under Governor Jim Edgar’s “watchful poster” at the Edgar Campaign Headquarters in Springfield, IL, fall 1994.
Where:
Edgar Campaign Headquarters
When:
Fall 1994
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
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 page
When:
October 16th, 1994
Ownership:
May be restricted. Patrons desiring to use this photograph should contact the ALPL Audio-Visual Curator.
Caption
The Edgar/Kustra 1994 campaign headquarters at 1001 Durkin Drive in Springfield, Illinois.
Where:
Edgar/Kustra Campaign Headquarters at 1001 Dunkin Drive, Springfield, IL
When:
1994
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
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, IL
When:
January, 1995
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
Governor Jim Edgar and Arnold Schwarzenegger at a Chicago area school in spring 1995.
Where:
Chicago area school
When:
spring 1995
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption:
Edgar Retirement Announcement
Where:
Unknown
When:
August 1997
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
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 signing
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
Ed Kelly’s Chicago-based 47th Ward Organization distributed this campaign “Walk Piece” featuring ten of Governor Jim Edgar’s achievements.
Where:
47th Ward campaign
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
Photographed at the Jim Edgar Campaign Headquarters, Jason Barabas (left) served as Issues Director and Dave Bender (right) served as Field Political Director.
Where:
Jim Edgar Campaign Headquarters
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Narrator’s photo
Caption
Dawn Clark Netsch takes the podium at a debate aired on WLS-TV Chicago.
Where:
WLS-TV Chicago Gubernatorial Debate
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
Caption
Collection of items related to Governor Egdar.
Where:
Unknown
When:
Unknown
Ownership:
Unknown