Box 1
Contains 43 Results:
Box 1
Files related to events in and around the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and/or its Members or staff. Examples include dedications, memorials, tours, anniversary celebrations, annual events, and exhibits. The files are primarily acquired by Archives staff by requesting the documents through contacting pertinent offices and people associated with each event.
Dedication of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, October 4, 1906
Program of festivities during the dedication. Donated by Christa Boyer, mother-in-law of Diane Boyer, House staff, October 2, 2013. Accession #2013.021.
The Pennsylvania State Celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington, 1932
A brief statement of the objects and program as well as a request for the cooperation of its political sub-divisions in the Celebration to cultivate greater Americanism. Donated by Christa Boyer, mother-in-law of Diane Boyer, House staff, October 2, 2013. Accession #2013.021.
Two (2) envelopes stamped marking the 75th anniversary of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg, October 1981
Return address is Representative Mark Cohen. Given by Dawn Reese, House staff, February 21, 2012. Also two letters from Joseph Pitts regarding 75th anniversary.
Program and photograph - Dedication of Speakers' Portraits, October 6, 1993
Speakers honored were James J. Manderino (D-Westmoreland County, 1967-1989; Speaker 1989); Matthew J. Ryan (R-Delaware County, 1963-2003; Speaker 1981-1982, 1995-2003); H. Jack Seltzer (R-Lebanon County, 1957-1980; Speaker 1979-1980); K. Leroy Irvis (D-Allegheny County, 1959-1988; Speaker, 1977-1978, 1983-1988).
Program and booklet - Dedication of Speakers' Portraits, October 1, 1996
Speakers honored were Ira T. Fiss (R-Snyder County, 1937-1948; Speaker 1943-1946); Franklin H. Lichtenwalter (R-Lehigh County, 1939-1947; Speaker 1947); Herbert P. Sorg (R-Elk County, 1941-1952; Speaker 1949-1952); Charles C. Smith (R-Philadelphia, 1944-1956; Speaker 1953-1954). Also included in file is "Gallery of Speakers' Portraits" booklet featuring 15 Speakers and their portraits, 1943-1994.
Exhibition booklet - "Pennsylvania's Great Treasure:� The Capitol Building" featuring photographs by Ed Simmons, 1996
Descriptions of photographs showcasing the Capitol building, all taken by Ed Simmons of Chester County.
Photographs (2) of Commonwealth statue restoration, 1998
Two color photos showing the statue on the plaza outside the East Wing of the Capitol during restoration. Given by Denise Johnson, House staff, December 10, 2014.
Videotape - Dedication of Speaker Matthew J. Ryan Legislative Office Building, October 25, 1999
VHS tape received from Republican Communications.
Law Day in Pennsylvania, April 30, 2001
Copy of speech given by Speaker Matthew J. Ryan. Received from Director of Special Events, Office of the Speaker.