Michigan Commission on Reform and Modernization of Government records, 1938-1939

University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

1150 Beal Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2113, USA

bentley.ref@umich.edu

Creator:: Michigan. Commission on Reform and Modernization of Government.
Abstract:: Special commission appointed by Governor Frank Murphy and headed by Professor J. Ralston Hayden of University of Michigan. Correspondence, news releases and drafts of the report.
Extent:: 1 linear foot (in 2 boxes)
Language:: English
Call Number:: 851888 Ca.4b 2
Authors:: Finding aid created by Michigan Historical Collections staff

Scope and Content:: The record group includes proceedings of the commission, final report to the governor with drafts and revisions, correspondence, clippings, press releases, and bill submitted to the legislature with the report
Biographical / Historical:: The Michigan Commission on Reform and Modernization of Government was established by Governor Frank Murphy in 1938. The commission was headed by University of Michigan political science professor J.R. Hayden.
Acquisition Information:: The record group came from the files of Professor J.R. Hayden.
Accruals:: No further additions to the papers are expected.
Rules or Conventions:: Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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Names:: Hayden, Joseph Ralston, 1887-1945.
Murphy, Frank, 1890-1949.
Places:: Michigan -- Politics and government -- 1929-1938.
Michigan -- Politics and government -- 1939-1945.
Michigan -- Politics and government -- 1837-1950.

RESTRICTIONS:: The record group is open to research.
USE & PERMISSIONS:: Copyright is held by the Regents of the University of Michigan but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

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