Corneal A. Davis papers, 1939-1968 (bulk 1957-1967).

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Corneal A. Davis papers, 1939-1968 (bulk 1957-1967).

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Correspondence, financial materials, speeches, publications, newspaper clippings, newsletters, pamphlets, and other papers of Corneal A. Davis, an African American minister and community leader in Chicago, primarily relating to his work as chairman of the American Negro Emancipation Centennial Commission in Illinois and as a Democratic representative from the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago in the Illinois General Assembly.

3 linear ft. (6 boxes)

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Democratic Party (Chicago, Ill.)

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Illinois. General Assembly

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The General Assembly, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, serves as the legislative body for the State of Illinois. As successor to the territorial Legislative Council and House of Representatives, principal General Assembly activities include enacting, amending or repealing laws; passing resolutions; adopting appropriations bills; and conducting inquiries on proposed legislation. Prior to the General Corporation Law of 1872, charters were granted to corporations by General ...

Illinois. American Negro Emancipation Centennial Commission

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Davis, Corneal A., 1900-

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Illinois representative (Democrat) from first (1943-1956), twentieth (1957-1964), and twenty-second (1967-1978) districts. Elected "at large" (1965-1966). Chairman of Public Aid, Health, Welfare and Safety Committee (1961-1962, 1965-1968); Assistant Minority Leader (1971-1974); Assistant Majority Leader (1975-1978). From the description of Papers, 1970-1978. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 22166419 ...