Records, 1954-1974 [1962-1973].

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Records, 1954-1974 [1962-1973].

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Reports, articles and pamphlets on the hierarchy and structure of governing bodies of state education. Recommendations by various groups including: League of Women Voters; Dr. William McClure, Director of Educational Research at the University of Illinois; Dr. Donald Strong, Superintendent of Schools, Arlington Heights, Ill.; Richard Brown, Chief Counsel, Committee on Education, Illinois Constitutional Convention; and Robert Beckwith, Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Copies of legislation. Minutes of the Conference on State Board of Education and Appointive Superintendent, 1962-1964, 1966-1971. News releases related to this issue and those involved. Correspondence of Robert Beckwith with numerous educators, Con Con delegates and legislators in Illinois.

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Beckwith, Robert R.

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Raubinger, Frederick M.

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Bakalis, Michael John, 1938-

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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,...

McClure, William S.

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Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. Education Dept.

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Department in the state organization, with Robert Beckwith as the manager, that researched and supported a State Board of Education with appointed, rather than elected members. Beckwith served as chairman of the Conference on State Board of Education and Appointive Superintendent for several years prior to the 1969 Constitutional Convention that created the changes in the governance of elementary and secondary education. From the description of Records, 1954-1974 [1962-1973]. (Abraha...

Illinois State Board of Education (1973- )

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Mahias, Paul.

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Stoneking, Wayne.

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Brazier, Ula.

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Conference on State Board of Education and Appointive Superintendent.

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