03. Personal Papers

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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.

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A majority of this collection is related to her research on tanning beds and Melanoma. The collection also holds video and DVDs of some tours, interviews of varies events, including Cornwell Iron Furnace, Lebanon County Fair, and the 91^st annual Farm show.

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 Samuel Smith contain a complete representation of life as a state legislator. Examples of newspaper clippings, legislative work and research, photographs, and speeches make up the bulk of the collection. Although Smith focused on many issues during his time in office, he continually introduced legislation related to the environment. He sponsored bills regarding waste management, landfills, and the Growing Greener initiative. His efforts came to fruition with the passing of...

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The papers of Martin P. Mullen contain many of the subjects that he, along with his legislative staff, researched. Some of the most prominent subjects include Parochial, Public and Higher Education, Mental Health, Youth Development Centers and Military Affairs. A researcher interested in Mr. Mullen or the subjects of his legislative work should examine his Newspaper Clippings and the first box which contains his work as chair of the Democratic Appropriations Committee

Scope and Contents This collection consists of legislation encompassing the years 1993 to 2010 of Representative Sam Rohrer. The main legislative endeavors Representative Rohrer worked extensively were House Resolution 37(1995) and House Resolution 495 (1999). Both of these Resolutions encompasses the bulk of the collection. Throughout his term numerous other sponsored and cosponsored Bills were introduced for consideration for House debate. Some examples include but are not limited to: House Bill 2634 (1995);...

Scope and Contents As the Chief Official Reporter for the House of Representatives, Jane Salay collected various materials both on and off the Floor. The Salay Collection contains files related to various events Jane attended, including the celebration of the United States Bicentennial in Philadelphia in 1976. The General Assembly held a special session in May of that year in which Jane was an attendant. Newspaper articles, brochures, Press Kit, and materials regarding the visit from Valery Giscard d'Estaing,...

Scope and Contents This collection is comprised of various materials that Glen Grell produced and utilized during his time a Representative in the Pennsylvania House from 2005-2015. Representative Grell's dedication to his constituents resulted in a collection that contains a large amount of legistlative work, correspondence, and news releases. Much of the legislation and subject files deal with issues relating to health care, Eminent Domain, the Justice Reinvestment Act, the Harrisburg Receiver/Act 47 from...

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...

Scope and Contents This collection of materials represents a special interest to Representative Wilson. The collection begins with legislative drafts for recycling efforts in Pennsylvania. Encompassing a majority of the collection are Bills that other States have implemented to enhance their recycling efforts. Some of these States include but are not limited to: Arizona, Delaware, New York, and Washington. In addition to these there are tax studies, correspondence in response to recycling issues, and reports...