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Description and Holding Information
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1862, Constitution (not ratified)
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Illinois Constitution which was adopted by the Constitutional Convention at Springfield on March 24, 1862 but not ratified in an election held on June 17, 1872. Of note, the constitution proposed changes to the electoral divisions to favor the southern part of the state, and to prevent African-Americans from immigrating to Illinois. (Digitized from a microfilm copy of title originally held by the Library of Congress).
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Title:
New constitution of the state of Illinois : adopted by the Constitutional Convention at Springfield, March 24, 1862, and submitted to the people for ratification or rejection, at an election to be held June 17, 1862 : with an address to the people of Illinois.
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OCLC Number:
793726429
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Available Volumes
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Name | Fiche Count | Online | Paper Backup |
Vol. 1 | | Yes | No |
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