Scope and Content: A constitutional convention was held in Massachusetts pursuant to St 1933, c 132 and a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress, to accept or reject a proposed amendment to repeal the 18th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which allowed for the prohibition of the sale and distribution of liquor.  Forty-five delegates, nominated by a caucus of state officials and elected on June 13, 1933, met in convention for one hour on June 26, and voted unanimously in favor of the proposed amendment, to become the twenty-first to the U.S. Constitution.  Administrative files of the convention constitute this series.
Notes: In keeping with traditions established in the colonial period, the state secretary is custodian for foundation records of the Commonwealth, including this series
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