Papers, 1975-1990.

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Papers, 1975-1990.

Correspondence, minutes, reports, bills, questionnaires, office business papers, newsletters, news clippings, invitations, notes, calendars and constituent forms. Correspondence with constituents on many issues including abortion, ERA, state tax increases, cuts to education funding, Rock Cut State Park and senior citizens problems. Minutes from some committees. Reports on highway construction, education, truancy, Rockford growth opportunities and legislative reports. Copies of many bills and numerous notes on these. Hallock's and other legislators newsletters. Numerous newsclippings on many important issues of the time and news occurrences. Samples of invitations received and constituent forms with comments, requests or problems. Daily calendar with activities for several years.

30 linear feet 30 boxes.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Illinois. General Assembly. House of Representatives

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