85th Indiana General Assembly, 1947-1948
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains John A. Bremer's papers regarding his work compiling and editing the fourth edition of Constitution Making in Indiana: A Source Book of Constitutional Documents, with Historical Introduction and Critical Notes covering the years 1930 to 1960. Papers related to the book include drafts of chapters of each legislative session and copies of committee reports, joint resolutions, house and senate motions, messages from the Senate to the House, and roll calls.
The collection also includes other research documents regarding the structure, procedures, and staffing of the state legislative bodies, including a copy of "Synopsis of History of the Powers of the Speaker of the Indiana House" by Justin E. Walsh, Director of the Centennial History of the Indiana General Assembly (circa 1980s); copies of Indiana House and Senate Journals (1857-1976); documents regarding rules governing the Indiana Senate and House of Representatives (1966); a "Legislative Council Information Report" (May 1967); "Personal Impressions of the Legislative Process" report (1965); "General Analysis of the Responses to the Indiana Legislative Operation's Questionnaire" prepared by John S. Waggaman (April 1966) and published handbooks and reports from other states: "You and Your Job in the Working Senate: A Handbook for Employees of the New York State Senate" (1966), "130 Guidelines to Better Legislative Administration" by Albert J. Abrams, Secretary of State (undated), and the "Handbook for Legislative Committees" published by The Council of State Governments (January 1963). The research material compiled and added to notebooks by Bremer has been removed from the bindings.
The collection also includes other research documents regarding the structure, procedures, and staffing of the state legislative bodies, including a copy of "Synopsis of History of the Powers of the Speaker of the Indiana House" by Justin E. Walsh, Director of the Centennial History of the Indiana General Assembly (circa 1980s); copies of Indiana House and Senate Journals (1857-1976); documents regarding rules governing the Indiana Senate and House of Representatives (1966); a "Legislative Council Information Report" (May 1967); "Personal Impressions of the Legislative Process" report (1965); "General Analysis of the Responses to the Indiana Legislative Operation's Questionnaire" prepared by John S. Waggaman (April 1966) and published handbooks and reports from other states: "You and Your Job in the Working Senate: A Handbook for Employees of the New York State Senate" (1966), "130 Guidelines to Better Legislative Administration" by Albert J. Abrams, Secretary of State (undated), and the "Handbook for Legislative Committees" published by The Council of State Governments (January 1963). The research material compiled and added to notebooks by Bremer has been removed from the bindings.
Dates
- 1857-circa 1980s
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.3 Cubic Feet (4 manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Bremer, John Alfred, 1921-2008 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
