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Harhai, Robert Ted, 1955-

 Person

Biography

HARHAI, Robert Ted, a Representative from Fayette and Westmoreland Counties; born in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pa., January 23, 1955; graduated, Monessen High School, 1973; graduated, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1977; investment banker; elected, council, Monessen (1996-1997); elected, mayor, Monessen (1998-2002); elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Democrat in a Special Election, February 3, 1998 to serve the remaining 1997 term; Sworn-In, February 17, 1998 and was reelected to serve 9 more consecutive terms; not a candidate for reelection to the House (2016).

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Papers of R. Ted Harhai, 1998-2016

 Collection
Identifier: 2022.023
Scope and Contents

This collection is largely consists of campaign related materials (shirts, gold outing materials) and politcal ephemera Harhai collected while in office.

Dates: 1998 - 2016; Acquisition: 2022-05-18; Acquisition: 2022-07-13

Papers of R. Ted Harhai, 1998-2016 C2

 Collection
Identifier: 2024.048
Scope and Contents

This collection is the second from Representative R. Ted Harhai. Within this collection are a large selection of photographs, some campaign materials, newsletters, memorabilia, and textiles. Objects and oversized items are also included.

Dates: 1998 - 2016; Aquisition: 2024-09-19