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Constitutional Convention of 1866, 1850-1910

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Scope and Contents

The New Mexico Territorial Assembly on January 30, 1866 passed an act authorizing Governor Henry Connelly to call a constitutional convention. The convention met April 30 -- May 1, 1866. The original copy of the proceedings of April 30 only is extant. The Executive Record of May 1 contains a printed copy of the proceedings of both days, including the afternoon session of May 1, at which time a quorum was not present and the convention adjourned sine die. Records in this series consist of the Spanish and English copies of the journal for April 30, and a Spanish copy of the proposed constitution.

Dates

  • 1850-1910

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English.

Access Restrictions

None

Extent

From the Collection: 189 rolls

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives Repository

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Santa Fe NM 87507
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