03. Personal Papers

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This collection primarily contains information related to Arthur D. Hershey’s campaigns for the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives between 1982 and 2006.� Campaign materials include pamphlets and other mailings sent to constituents, as well as memorabilia such as buttons and stickers. The collection also includes materials related to Hershey’s legislative work, particularly during the later years of his service in the early 2000s.

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This collection is additional materials donated by former Rep. Hershey in 2019. The materials are mostly scrapbooks which are on a DVD within the collection. The arrangement within the series is based on original order by Hershey and his family.

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This collection includes a few newsletters and legislative work (House Bills, amendments, correspondence, and research materials) from Gary W. Day's time in office (2009-2022).

Scope and Contents This collection reflects the entirety of Michael A. Vereb legislative career from 2007-2016. Vereb was particularly concerned with police officer safety and recognition, youth health, and the protection of youth from sexual offense.The most extensive portion of this collection deals with what Vereb calls the Price Legislation, an amendment introduced by Vereb in 2007 seeking to eliminate the statute of limitations when a law enforcement officer is the victim of aggravated...

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This collection consists of campaign/election materials, legislative work files, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, ephemera and video tapes. Part of Kenney’s legislative work focused on the Benjamin Rush State Park, the Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry) and the establishment of a Philadelphia Veterans’ Home.� He also was interested in issues related to mental health and mental retardation, identity theft, and false insurance claims.

Scope and Contents This collection includes campaign and biographical material, legislative work files, events, community and constituent work files, photographs and a video of Mr. Bastian's farewell address on the floor of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Mr. Bastian's legislative work files include both administrative aspects of getting a bill introduced on the House Floor, and also a letter introducing the legislation to fellow legislators. In this letter, the legislative intent of the bill...

Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of various materials that Jerry Stern produced during his time as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1993-2014. Stern chose to spotlight most, if not all, of his legislative work. This includes his annual support of state law enforcement and school directors. He also reintroduced legislation to ban expiration dates on gift certificates in Pennsylvania. In addition to his legislative work, Stern has a great deal of newspaper clippings...

Scope and Contents The papers of Babette Josephs contain many of the subjects that she, along with her legislative staff, researched. Some of the most prominent subjects include abortion rights, protection for woman and LGBTQ (Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) people, gun protection, election reform, the "Given Name" clause and mass transit. Her legislative work as chair in the State Government Committee is also included in this collection. A researcher interested in Mrs. Josephs or the subjects...

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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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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.