Papers, 1969-1971 (bulk 1970)

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Papers, 1969-1971 (bulk 1970)

Correspondence and memoranda from the 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention regarding aid to non-public schools, education, home rule, human rights and selection of judges.

1.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7251539

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Illinois. Constitutional Convention, 1969-1970

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Convention called to write a new constitution to replace the 1870 Illinois constitution, with Samuel Witwer chosen as president. A Constitution Study Commission had been formed in 1965 to determine the need for a convention. The convention organized nine committees to study issues and organization of state government in order to update the old constitution. The new constitution was adopted Sept. 3, 1970 and ratified by the voters on December 15, 1970. From the description of Records,...

Alexander, John, 1942-

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Sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention (1970) delegate from fifty-second district. Vice-president of Convention. Member of following committees: Education, Judiciary, Public Information, Rules and Credentials, Style and Drafting, Suffrage, and Constitutional Amendment. From the description of Papers, 1969-1971 (bulk 1970) (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 27989145 ...