03. Personal Papers

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The papers of Katie True contain photocopied newspaper articles, invitations, campaign literature and speeches from True's terms as a Member of the House, her bid for Auditor General and as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. This information was gathered by True's secretary, Barbara, in her district office.

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The collection includes materials removed from Lawless' office after his leaving. Many of the items relate to the day-to-day operations of the Representative (daily calendars, telephone logs, caucus handouts). No legislative files or campaign materials are found in the collection.

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This collection consists of legislative work files, district work, subject files and constituent surveys. Part of Rooney's legislative work focused on school violence, horse racing and issues related to child day care.

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The collection contains mainly subject files related to the Consumer Affairs Committee, in which Preston was chair for several sessions. Topics include telecommunications (telephone, television, internet), public utilities (electricity, gas), and mass transit.

Scope and Contents This collection is an outstanding resource for researchers investigating the history of legislatures as well as the modernizing process. The papers consist of an extensive library of books on legislatures in general and files on the National Conference of State Legislatures and Pennsylvania’s legislature. In addition, there are records on the Bicentennial Session of the General Assembly held in Philadelphia in 1976 as well as office activity records. Fineman’s speeches on a multitude of...

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The Papers of Larry Roberts consist of correspondence, law suit material, press files, campaign files, reports, awards and certificates and photographs. The bulk of the correspondence concentrates on campaign work, such as endorsements and congratulatory letters.� A researcher interested in Larry Roberts or the topics in which he was involved should examine his Oral History Interviews which were conducted on August 14, 2006 and September 26, 2006.

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This collection includes a wide array of memorabilia collected during Representative McCue’s time in office, including business cards, parking permits, and photographs. A researcher interested in Mr. McCue or topic in which he was involved should examine his Oral History Interview, which was conducted on August 24, 2006.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of campaign materials, legislative work files, awards and certificates, newspaper clippings and photographs. The campaign materials, particularly, offer a view of the political environment of the 1960’s and H. Sheldon Parker’s The State of Allegheny: The Republican Party in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County from 1930-1961 is an excellent resource. All files within series are arranged chronologically, as much as possible, as many documents were not dated. For further...

Scope and Contents This collection consists mostly of legislative work from her years in the PA House of Representatives. In addition, there is campaign memoribilia from when she ran for Prothonotary of Centre County, 171st District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Lieutenant Governor, and the United States Congress. Also contains office material, newspaper clippings, and budget material.� One item of note is a personal diary from 1985, which includes her activities and perspectives as a...

Scope and Contents This collection provides a clear picture of Mr. Sather’s legislative work. The first box contains legislation which Mr. Sather introduced or amended. Generally speaking, the files include legislative documents such as the bill, analysis, amendments, etc., correspondence requesting that Mr. Sather continue with his work on a bill or withdraw the bill, and co-sponsorship information. Often, the files also include research on the topic and statements made my Mr. Sather. These files may be a...