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New York State Constitutional Convention papers

 Collection
Identifier: BL.N56

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, reports and printed material relating to the proceedings of the 1967 New York State Constitutional Convention. Includes copies of propositions submitted to the Convention for amendment of the Constitution. Also, correspondence and printed material relating to the proposed repeal of the Blaine Amendment, Article II, Section 3, which prohibits aid to sectarian schools. Copies of the proposed Constitution, which was defeated in the November, 1967 election, also are included.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1966-1967

Language of Materials

English

Extent

20 box(es) (20 boxes and 12 volumes)

Access

The New York State Constitutional Convention Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare ooks, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Monroe County Manager Gordon A. Howe, Constitutional delegate from the 51st Senatorial District and assistant Republican minority leader of the Convention, December, 1967.

The published Proceedings in 12 volumes was presented by Mr. Howe, June 23, 1969. (Call number: XJK 3425 1967p)

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], New York State Constitutional Convention Papers, BL.N56, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
New York State Constitutional Convention papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA