Papers, 1965-1972.

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Papers, 1965-1972.

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Letters, reports, news clippings, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, announcements, booklets, and candidate forms document her participation in the 1970 Constitutional Convention and her campaign for the legislature. Letters from constituents voicing their opinion on many of the issues of the day including lowering the voting age to eighteen, aid to private schools, home rule, labor relations, personal propery tax, and the state income tax. Reports related to the issues before the Con Con. Newsclippings and newsletters related to Con Con and other important issues of the day. Newsletters, pamphlets, flyers and announcements from various organizations regarding issues or meetings.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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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,...

Pappas, Mary Avergin, 1925-1999.

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Delegate to the 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention from Lake Bluff in the 31st District. Also ran unsuccessfully in 1972 for state legislature. A one time past president of both the American Association of University Women and the Women's Bar Association of Illinois. From the description of Papers, 1965-1972. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 48749280 ...