Records of the Statehood Commission, 1941-1994.

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Records of the Statehood Commission, 1941-1994.

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Contains correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, journal articles, speeches, photographs, and financial materials documenting the Commission's activities. Also contains clippings, press releases, educational materials, pamphlets, flyers, video- and audiotapes compiled or developed by Harrison Institute, its primary public relations firm. Of particular interest are congressional testimony and legislation before the City Council and U.S. Congress regarding D.C. statehood and the Constitutional Convention.

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District of Columbia Public Library

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Jackson, Jesse, 1941-

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Dixon, Arrington L. 1942-

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Washington (D.C.). Compact Commission.

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Butler, Josephine

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