Subseries 1. Background Reports and Articles

Scope and Content Notes: These records include background reports regarding constitutional revision in Pennsylvania over the years 1959-1967. There also are reports and drafts prepared by the Pennsylvania Bar Association and National Municipal League on subjects to be considered at the convention. The Pennsylvania Senate Bill "providing for a constitutional convention" is included as well as articles about judicial reform and other relevant constitutional issues.

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Background Reports and Booklets Regarding Constitutional Revision in Pennsylvania 1959-1967

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Major reports and drafts submitted by PA Bar Assn (annotated), and National Municipal League 1967

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State Constitutional Reform and Home Rule issues and background accompanying draft of paper entitled "The State Constitution as Symbol and as Instrument" by Harry Woodruff Turner undated

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PA Senate Bill No. 1 "providing for a constitutional convention" 1967

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"Proposals of the Pennsylvania Bar Association" and Statement regarding proposed Judiciary Article July 31, 1967

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"Judicial Reform in Pennsylvania" by Mercer D. Tate -Reprinted from Villanova Law Review Vol. 10, No. 2 (Winter 1965) 1965

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"Proceedings of the Seminar On Constitutional Issues" (annotated): Council for a More Effective Constitutional Convention," Penn State University October 6, 1967