James M. Hare papers : general administrative records accumulated by James M. Hare, Temporary Chairman, relating to the Michigan Constitutional Convention.

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James M. Hare papers : general administrative records accumulated by James M. Hare, Temporary Chairman, relating to the Michigan Constitutional Convention.

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This collection consists of letters in, carbons of letters out, memoranda, reports, lists, speeches, outlines of procedure, abstracts from statutes and published references relating to the preparations for the 1961-1962 Constitutional Convention. Also includes petitions and election of delegates, temprary fair play rules, policy, activities and conduct of the Convention during temporary chairmanship. Arranged topically, i.e. preparatory, general correspondence, delegates, 1961, and informational material, 1962.

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Michigan. Constitutional Convention (1961-1962)

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Hare, James M. (James McNeil), 1910-1980

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James M. Hare, Michigan's Secretary of State from 1954-1970, was born July 31, 1910 at Racine, Wis. He moved to Detroit as a child. He received a B.A. from Wayne State University and a M.A. from the University of Michigan. He was a teacher, served on the Detroit Board of Education, and was Secretary-Manager of the Michigan State Fair. A Democrat, he was elected Secretary of State in 1954 through 1966. His accomplishments in office include the "firm but fair" driver license policy, support of fre...