Autograph albums, 1869-1870.

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Autograph albums, 1869-1870.

Autograph books of signatures of delegates and state officials including Governor John Palmer, O.H. Browning and Milton Hay. Many also give the date and place of birth, occupation and the address of the signer. One of the books belonged to Omar Wright of Havana, IL. The volumes all have the same cover design but are of different colors.

3 v. ; 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7597536

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Illinois. Constitutional Convention (1869-1870)

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Illinois has had four constitutions since becoming a state in 1818: the first state constitution was in effect from 1818 until 1848; the second (1848-1870); the third (1870-1970) and the fourth (1970- ). Additionally, there were Constitutional Conventions in 1862 and 1922, but the constitutions from these two conventions were not ratified by the voters. From the description of Constitutional convention of 1870 journal, 1869-1870. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 35920682...

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