Wachob, William, 1953-

Person

Staff Only

biographical statement

WACHOB, William, a Representative from Clearfield and Elk Counties; born in Ridgway, Elk County, Pa., April 8, 1953; graduated, Fork Union Military Academy, Va.; B.A., political science, Edinboro State College (now Edinboro University of Pennsylvania), 1976; attended, University of Pennsylvania; former director of administration and finance, PA Youth Advocate Program, Inc.; elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 1979 term and served 2 consecutive terms thereafter; unsuccessful campaign, United States Congress (1984, 1986); political consultant, The Campaign Group, Inc. (1989-present).

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Papers of William Wachob, 1979-1984

Collection

Identifier: 2008.009

Scope and Contents This collection consists of copies of Mr. Wachob’s articles for Harrisburg Report, material from his District and Legislative work, information on his campaign for Congress in 1984 and four folders of photographs. The Harrisburg Report articles were written about once a week and serves almost as a diary. These articles not only address issues which Mr. Wachob and the General Assembly face, but also Mr. Wachob’s impressions of his job as a legislator and the work carried out by the...

Dates: 1979 - 1984; Acquisition: 03/11/2008

Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / Papers of William Wachob, 1979-1984

Papers of William Wachob, 1979-1984

Collection

Identifier: 2019.030

Scope and Contents

This collections reflects the 5 year career Representative Bill Wachob as well as 2 years after being a member of the House of Representatives. He donated campaign materials, newsclippings, correspondence letters, and photographs.

Dates: 1978 - 1986; Acquisition: Date of acquisition: 2019.030

Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / Papers of William Wachob, 1979-1984