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M4. Democratic National Convention Committee Records, 1972-1976

 Collection
Identifier: M-04

Scope and Contents

Illinois' delegate to the 1976 Democratic National Convention and member of the Platform Committee. Platform Committee hearing testimony, correspondence from witnesses, constituents and presidential candidates, and drafts and final copies of the 1976 Democratic Platform. Includes letters from constituents urging support of Common Cause "Making Government Work" plank; and urging reversal of the decision to oppose a Constitutional Amendment to prohibit abortion.

Dates

  • Created: 1972 - 1976
  • Other: Date acquired: 08/31/1978

Creator

Extent

0.83 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

By date of hearing, then in order of testimony

Source of Acquisition

H. Brent DeLand

Method of Acquisition

Gift of Mr. DeLand, Illinois delegate and member of the Platform committee of 1976 Democratic National Convention

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Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520