Friday, February 19, 2010

Utah's Constitutional Convention

Before the legislative session started, Dr. Judith McConkie (yes those McConkies) brought in some neat little things pertaining to Utah's statehood and constitutional convention. I'm going to leave out trying to explain the significance of each of these photos, and try to just explain what they are.

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This is the seal on the Congressional Enabling Act (seen here) which authorized Utah to convene a Constitutional Convention. I love the wax seal with the ribbon.
 


These are signatures of two of the more prominent members of the constitutional convention. One may think that Mr. Snow was the more influential, but those of who have enjoyed ice cream in O-Town know that the name under the red line is far more prestigious.
 


This is the roll call (Also seen here) of the delegates to the convention who voted unanimously for statehood on 8 May 1895.
 

This is the pen used by President Cleveland granting Utah statehood.
 





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4 comments:

  1. That is neat- Lorin Farr is the man!
    Even neater though, is that Google Buzz alerts me of all of your new posts! How do I do that?

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  2. What neat pictures of all the cool stuff!

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  3. I'm learning lots of new things since you've had this job with the Governor Scott. Thanks.

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