Grant, Ben Z., papers undated

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Grant, Ben Z., papers undated

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The Ben Z. Grant Papers, undated, consist of chapters from Grant and Bill Kidd’sunpublished book, . The chapters discuss the motivationfor a new constitution, issues debated by delegates of the Convention, the actionsof Speaker of the House Price Daniel, Jr., and opinions of legislators andcitizens. Sine Die: The Last Day of the TexasConstitutional Convention of 1974

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