Knepper, James W., Jr., 1932-2016

Scope and Contents The collection is an overall representation of Knepper's time in office. Examples of campaign material, news clippings, office material, memorabilia, and photographs from the House of Representatives are present.Also, material related to Knepper's campaign for Auditor General in 1980 and his time as Secretary of the Department of Labor and Industry from 1984 to 1987 are included. He was a friend of Governor Dick Thornburgh; therefore photographs of and correspondence from the...

Scope and Contents This collection contains materials relating to Knepper’s service as State Representative of the 43rd District and Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Newspaper articles, mailings, and public relations documents regarding Knepper’s campaigns for these positions, as well as his campaigns for State Senate in 1976 and State Auditor General in 1980, are also included. Information about legislative work and some correspondence focuses upon...