03. Personal Papers

Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of various materials that Dick Hess produced and utilized during his time a Representative in the Pennsylvania House from 1987-2013. Representative Hess' dedication to his constituents resulted in a collection that contains a large amount of correspondence, news releases, and citations. In addition to these interactions with his district, these are also numerous photographs and samples of his legislative work. Much of the legislation and subject files deal with...

Scope and Contents This collection expands across Representative Jeff Coleman’s time in office, with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2001-2004). Although in office for only two terms, Mr. Coleman collected materials including records of correspondence between himself and colleagues and constituents; news clippings from an assorted selection of publications; VHS, DVDs, and audio cassettes. Representative Coleman worked extensively on passing his first bill for an optional Pro-Life License Plate...

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This collection consists of strictly campaign materials throughout Michlovic’s career as a Pennsylvania Representative which gives a sense of who Tom Michlovic was as a person and exactly what he stood and worked for during his career. For further information of Tom Michlovic, please inquire for his Oral History Interview which was conducted on January 24, 2006.

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This collection consists of Campaign Memorabilia, Newsletters, Newspaper Clippings, Awards and Honors and VHS copies of his television show entitled “Legislative Report with Representative Bruce Smith,” from 2005-2006.� The papers and videos are arranged chronologically within their category. A researcher interested in Mr. Smith or the topics in which he was involved should examine his Oral History Interview, which was conducted on May 17, 2006.

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This collection consists of campaign material, district correspondence, legislation, event files, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Material and newsletters. A researcher interested in Mrs. Miller or the topics in which she was involved should examine her Oral History Interview, which was conducted on August 1, 2006.

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This collection is comprised of Letters, Ballots, Campaign Materials, and Brochures.

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The papers of Matthew Wright consist of biographical information, legislative files, publications and books and awards. A researcher interested in Mr. Wright or the topics in which he was involved should examine his Oral History Interview, which was conducted on November 21, 2006.

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This collections consists of legislative files, the Pennsylvania State Library’s Rare Books Room Project files, newsletters, constituent work files, videos and photographs. A researcher interested in Mr. Zug or the topics in which he was involved should examine his Oral History Interview, which was conducted on September 6, 2006.

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This collection contains all of Representative Boyd's prime sponsor legislation during his tenure in the House. He introduced house bills regarding employer liability, business insurance policies, health care reform and regulation, unemployment compensation, and intergovernmental cooperation between local municipalities. Much of the legislation is reintroduced in each session year.

Scope and Contents This collection contains an extensive material on Geist's legislative work with the House Transportation Committee, including issues related to railroad development, driver education, leasing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and work vehicle safety and regulation. These files often include correspondence, House memoranda, supplementary background information, as well as press releases, public testimony from public hearings, and related reports, studies and proposals. Geist's papers also contain...