03. Personal Papers

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This is a small collection found in the basement of the Irvis Building. Items found contain correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, and office stationery.

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The bulk of this collection is a sampling of session records kept by Moore in 2009. The collection also has records of disciplinary actions in the House, correspondence relating to appointments, and some memorabilia items such as House Rules books.

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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.

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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Collection includes campaign materials such as buttons, postcards, and pamphelets. Many press releases, newsletters, and office materials regarding political "how-tos" and general information for lawmakers. Eight boxes of the collection are tapes of interviews and a few other miscellaneous topics. Also donated were seven scrapbooks.

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This collection is comprised of various materials that Lee Taddonio produced and utilized during his time as a Representative in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1973-1982. In addition to campaign materials, his time in office is documented in this collection by numerous newspaper articles and newsletters. Much of his time in office was devoted to limiting government spending and building a bypass on Route 22 in Franklin Township, Westmoreland County.

Scope and Contents Representative Ellen M. Bard served as a Republican member from Montgomery County from 1995-2004. While she was in office she served on these committees: Aging and Youth (1995-1996), Environmental Resources and Energy (2003-2004), Intergovernmental Affairs (1997-1998), Liquor Control (1999-2000), Local Government (1995-2004), Transportation (1995-2004), Tourism and Recreational Development (1997-2004), and Urban Affairs (2001-2002). Ellen Bard’s collection reflects the legislation she was...

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This collection consists of campaign materials, legislative work files, newsletters, news releases and newspaper clippings, as well as several speeches on topics such as Education and Condolence speeches. The collection also includes photographs, as well as a number of videos on the Legislative Report, each addressing different topics including the Pittsburgh Airport Tour and World War II Veterans Award.

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The collection contains various materials from Battisto's service in the House of Representatives, including campaign materials, awards, photographs, legislative work, memorabilia, framed objects, and events.

House Bill 1774 of 1989 became Act 82.� This bill, sponsored by Battisto, allowed counties to set their own assessment ratios after a countywide reassessment.

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This collection includes personal files on his legislative work, speeches and speech notes, several photographs and certificates from his time in office, two naval uniforms, and a variety of other documents. This collection also contains a large collection of VHS tapes.