Papers, 1960-1970.

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Papers, 1960-1970.

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Reports, bulletins, newsletters, proposals, notes and news clippings. Subjects covered include finance, income tax, the judiciary and ethics. Includes bulletins of the Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois League of Women Voters. Numerous news clippings related to the convention. Newsletters from several delegates to the convention. Notes Rissler made on this information.

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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,...

Rissler, Elizabeth, 1909-1993.

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Springfield, Ill. resident who worked for the state of Illinois in the Dept. of Revenue, the auditor's office and for the Legislative Council, was also a member of the League of Women Voters and very interested in the 1969 Illinois Constitutional Convention. From the description of Papers, 1960-1970. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 50674097 ...