Papers, 1953-1982 (bulk 1967-1975).

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Papers, 1953-1982 (bulk 1967-1975).

Correspondence, proposals, articles, published material, clippings and notes. The collection primarily documents Smith's participation in the Constitutional Study Commission and the 6th Illinois Constitutional Convention.

2.5 linear ft. (6 boxes) + 1 oversize bound volume.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7133022

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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