John D. Alsop Papers

Collection

Identifier: 1998-0140

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection contains materials pertaining to Alsop's representation at the Connecticut Constitutional Convention in 1965.

Dates

Creation: 1965

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

John D. Alsop was elected to the Connecticut State Legislature in 1946. He was active in Connecticut politics, at the state level, until the mid-1960s. In 1962, he ran unsuccessfully for governor and in 1965, at the Constitutional Convention, served as co-chairperson of one of the three committees responsible for writing the current Connecticut State Constitution.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John D. Alsop was elected to the Connecticut state legislature in 1946. He served as co-chairperson of one of the three committees that wrote the present Connecticut State Constitution at the Constitutional Convention of 1965.