Papers, 1970.

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Papers, 1970.

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Two letters explaining Reum's role in the convention; her dissenting speech against the legislative article; 3 speeches urging approval of the constitution; 2 copies of her voters guide urging approval of the constitution; and 3 newspaper clippings about Reum's role in the convention.

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Illinois. Constitution.

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Reum, Lucy, ca. 1914-2005.

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Reum graduated from the University of Chicago in 1936 and married Walter J. Reum in 1939. She served as a delegate from the 2nd district to the 6th Illinois Constitutional Convention (1969-1970). In 1973 she was appointed to the Illinois Racing Board and became its first female chair in 1976. From the description of Papers, 1970. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 647977057 ...

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,...