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The Papers of Peter Low (Working Materials for the Commission on Constitutional Revision), 19681967-1968 MSS 78-12 MSS.78.12 The Papers of Peter Low (Working Materials for the Commission on Constitutional Revision), 1967-1968MSS 78-12

The Papers of Peter Low (Working Materials for the Commission on Constitutional Revision), 19681967-1968 MSS 78-12 MSS.78.12

The Papers of Peter Low (Working Materials for the Commission on Constitutional Revision), 1967-1968
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Repository
Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections
Identification
MSS.78.12
Title
The Papers of Peter Low (Working Materials for the Commission on Constitutional Revision) 1967-1968
URL:
https://archives.lib.virginia.edu/ark:/59853/107029
Quantity
1.3 Cubic Feet, 4 boxes (1.3 linear ft.)
Creator
Low, Peter W.
Language
English .
Abstract
Correspondence, memoranda, minutes and research papers from the Legislative and Judicial subcommittee of the Commission on Constitutional Revision (1967-1968) that Peter Low and student assistants Nancy Buc, Judith Ann Arlt, Richard Hogan, and Gail Marshall compiled.

Administrative Information

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Professor Peter Low donated these papers in 1978.

Biographical / Historical

In 1968 the General Assembly commissioned a group of 19 men to study the Virginia Constitution, with the intent of revision. University of Virginia law professor A.E. Dick Howard was the Executive Director of the Commission, and Peter Low was a member of Counsel. During the summer of 1968, Low worked as Chairman of the Legislative and Judicial subcommittee, and was assisted in research by Virginia law students Nancy Buc, Judith Ann Arlt, Richard Hogan, and Gail Marshall. One of the primary questions they considered concerning the legislature was whether the General Assembly should continue on biennial sessions, or switch to annual; some of the important judicial matters to be considered were the selection, disability, and tenure of judges.

Research was carried out in libraries, in communications with people in other state governments, in interviews with Virginia legislators and judges, and through public hearings held throughout Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Constitutional law -- Virginia
  • Constitutions -- Virginia
  • Howard, A. E. Dick
  • Low, Peter W.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Howard, A. E. Dick
  • Low, Peter W.
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Container List

Mixed Materials [35007007671815] MSS 78-12 Box 1
Commission on Constitutional Revision [CCR], General correspondence
1968-04-1968-08
Mixed Materials [35007007671815] MSS 78-12 Box 1
CCR, Minutes of meetings of Commission, Counsel and Subcommittee
1968-04-1968-09
Mixed Materials [35007007671815] MSS 78-12 Box 1
CCR, Legislative and Judicial Subcommittee
1968-05-1968-06
Mixed Materials [35007007671815] MSS 78-12 Box 1
CCR, Legislative and Judicial Subcommittee, Staff Memos
1968-03-1968-08
Mixed Materials [35007007671815] MSS 78-12 Box 1
CCR, Legislative and Judicial Subcommittee, Judicial Article
1968-04-1968-09
Mixed Materials [35007007671815] MSS 78-12 Box 1
CCR, Legislative and Judicial Subcommittee, Legislative Article
1968-04-1968-06
Mixed Materials [35007007671823] MSS 78-12 Box 2
CCR, Legislative and Judicial Subcommittee, local and special legislation
1968-06-1968-07
Mixed Materials [35007007671823] MSS 78-12 Box 2
CCR, Bill of Rights Subcommittee
1968-06-1968-07
Mixed Materials [35007007671823] MSS 78-12 Box 2
CCR, Executive and State Administration Subcommittee
1968-06-1968-07
Mixed Materials [35007007671823] MSS 78-12 Box 2
CCR, Local Government Committee
1968-08
Mixed Materials [35007007671823] MSS 78-12 Box 2
CCR, Taxation and Finance Subcommittee
1968-08
Mixed Materials [35007007671823] MSS 78-12 Box 2
CCR, Research Material
1968
Mixed Materials [35007007671831] MSS 78-12 Box 3
Continuation of 1968, CCR Research Material
1968
Mixed Materials [35007007671831] MSS 78-12 Box 3
CCR, Bibliography
1968
Mixed Materials [35007007671831] MSS 78-12 Box 3
CCR, Statements of Public views
1968
Mixed Materials [35007007671849] MSS 78-12 Box 4
Continuation of 1968, CCR, Statements of Public views
1968
Mixed Materials [35007007671849] MSS 78-12 Box 4
CCR, Memos regarding Maryland Constitution
1968-03-1968-05
Mixed Materials [35007007671849] MSS 78-12 Box 4
CCR, Staff papers of the Maryland Constitutional Convention Commission
1967-1968