Arthur E. Sutherland papers, 1938.

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Arthur E. Sutherland papers, 1938.

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Correspondence and letters relating to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1938. Many topics under consideration by the convention are addressed, including state finances, taxes, apportionment, debt limits, funds for social security, education costs, proportional representation, unicameral legislature, the election system, civil service appointments, conservation, control of the St. Lawrence and Niagara power sites, and the penal system. Papers relating to the Judiciary Committee include materials on jurisdiction of county courts, appellate divisions, the retirement age for judges, the selection of juries, the restriction of labor injunctions, and other topics.

3.2 cubic ft.

Cornell University Library

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Cornell University Library

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New York (State). Constitutional Convention (1938)

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The 1894 New York State Constitution (Article 14, Section 2) required that the question "Shall there be a convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same" be put to voters during 1936. The legislature (Laws of 1936, Chapter 598) further clarified this constitutional requirement and on November 3, 1936, New York voters approved the holding of a constitutional convention. This Convention was held in Albany from April 5 to August 26, 1938. As delegates to the Conve...

New York (State). Judiciary Committee.

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Sutherland, Arthur E. (Arthur Eugene)

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Sutherland was a delegate from Monroe County, New York, and a member of the Judiciary Committee. From the description of Arthur E. Sutherland papers, 1938. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63937925 Sutherland (1902-1973) graduated from Harvard in 1925 and taught law at Harvard. From the description of Papers of Arthur Eugene Sutherland, 1954-1958 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 76973195 ...