Explore Michigan’s 1873 constitutional revision in the original proceedings and proposed framework.
This volume compiles the work of the Constitutional Commission of Michigan, including official joint resolutions, the commission’s journal entries, and excerpts of the proposed constitution. It presents the men and methods behind the state’s attempt to reform its governing charter.
This edition offers a window into the formation of amendments, the leadership and debates of the commission, and the drafting of articles covering government structure, civil rights, legislative organization, and education. It combines administrative records with the text of the proposed constitution to illuminate how state governance evolved in that era.
- Names and districts of commission members and officers
- Official proceedings, oath-taking, and organizational decisions
- Text and framing of proposed constitutional articles
- Historical context for Michigan’s governance and education provisions
Ideal for readers of Michigan history, constitutional law, and 19th‑century American governance.