Secretary's administrative files, 1972-1974; 1977-1980.

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Secretary's administrative files, 1972-1974; 1977-1980.

Files of the Department's secretary mainly include correspondence with constituents and government officials at all levels. Topics include stateand federal legislation, appropriations, personnel policies and procedures, expense accounts, affirmative action programs, environomental protection, airport expansion and regulation, flood control, public transportation, traffic safety, road conditions, snow removal, highway construction, railroad crossings, bus service, energy conservation and contingency plans, land acquisition, rights-of-way, fifty-five mile per hour speed limit, bridge maintenance, transportation of hazardous materials, vehicle inspections, rest areas, highway safety, secondary road planning, highway beautification, motor fuel taxes, car pooling, and handicapped and elderly transportation. Files also include related memoranda and reports.

12.25 cubic ft.

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Illinois State Archive

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