Proclamations of the Governor, 1869-1991.

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Proclamations of the Governor, 1869-1991.

Transcriptions of proclamations of the Governor contain calls for General Assembly special sessions; constitutional amendments; election returns announcements; holiday or honorary occasion designation; rewards for the apprehension and conviction of criminals; and establishment of quarantines. Beginning in 1923, the original proclamations are filed in the record.

20 cubic ft.ledgers 33 volumes.

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Illinois State Archive

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