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Robinson, William R., 1942-2020

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Biography

ROBINSON, William Russell, a Representative from Allegheny County; born on February 5, 1942; graduated, Schenley High School, 1960; B.A., political science, Ohio State, 1964; M.A., political science, Duquesne University, 1972; political scientist; educator; political editor, New Pittsburgh Courier; television, radio, and newspaper personality, Pittsburgh; poet; freelance writer; elected, city council, Pittsburgh (1978-1985); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1988; served 6 consecutive terms thereafter; unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House (2002); elected, council, Allegheny County (2003-2015); died, June 9, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Legislative Journal, with Reb. Bill Robinson, 1998-01-13

 Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: V Box 14, Item: 5
Scope and Contents

Betacam tape

Has episode guide. 1. Regional renaissance report, 2. Credit information legislation, 3. Education, 4. Supporting colleagues

Dates: 1998-01-13
Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / 2021.107, Democratic Legislative Information Office Collection / Broadcast Studio / Legislative Journal / Legislative Journal, December 1997-January 1998

Legislative Journal, with Rep. Bill Robinson, 1998-03-31

 Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: V Box 17, Item: 6
Scope and Contents

Betacam tape

Has episode guide. 1. Budget, 2. Impact of rising property tax, 3. Stadium update, House Resolution 227

Dates: 1998-03-31
Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / 2021.107, Democratic Legislative Information Office Collection / Broadcast Studio / Legislative Journal / Legislative Journal, March 1998-April 1998

Legislative Journal, with Rep. Bill Robinson, 1998-06-17

 Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: V Box 20, Item: 2
Scope and Contents

Betacam tape

Has episode guide. 1. Higher education funding, 2. Sports stadiums, 3. Domestic violence legislation

Dates: 1998-06-17
Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / 2021.107, Democratic Legislative Information Office Collection / Broadcast Studio / Legislative Journal / Legislative Journal, June 1998-July 1998

Legislative Journal, with Rep. Bill Robinson, 2002-09-23

 Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: V Box 43, Item: 11
Scope and Contents

Betacam tape

Has episode guide. 1. Identity theft update, 2. Budget update, 3. Tuition increase 2002, 4. Adult basic health insurance program

Dates: 2002-09-23
Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / 2021.107, Democratic Legislative Information Office Collection / Broadcast Studio / Legislative Journal / Legislative Journal, July 2002-September 2002

Legislative Journal, with Rep. Will Robinson, 2001-12-04

 Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: V Box 38, Item: 8
Scope and Contents

Betacam tape

Has no episode guide. 1. Education, 2. Basic to Higher Education Funding, 3. Community College, 4. Out of State Waste

Dates: 2001-12-04
Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / 2021.107, Democratic Legislative Information Office Collection / Broadcast Studio / Legislative Journal / Legislative Journal, November 2001-December 2001

Legislative Journal, with Rep. Will Robinson, 2001-12-06

 Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: V Box 38, Item: 9
Scope and Contents

Betacam tape

Has episode guide. 1. Funding public education, 2. Out of state trash bills

Dates: 2001-12-06
Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / 2021.107, Democratic Legislative Information Office Collection / Broadcast Studio / Legislative Journal / Legislative Journal, November 2001-December 2001

Legislative Journal, with Rep. William Robinson, 1998-08-04

 Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: V Box 21, Item: 6
Scope and Contents

Betacam tape

No episode guide. 1. Electric choice

Dates: 1998-08-04
Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / 2021.107, Democratic Legislative Information Office Collection / Broadcast Studio / Legislative Journal / Legislative Journal, July 1998-August 1998

Legislative Journal, with Reps. Bill Robinson and Andrew Carn, 1998-12

 Item — translation missing: en.enumerations.container_type.container: V Box 23, Item: 5
Scope and Contents

Betacam tape

No episode guide.

Dates: 1998-12
Found in: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives / 2021.107, Democratic Legislative Information Office Collection / Broadcast Studio / Legislative Journal / Legislative Journal, December 1998-January 1999

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