Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of campaign materials from Mr. Kelly's campaign for the U.S. Congress, as well as news clippings and correspondence from his time as Deputy Assistant Secretary, United States Department of Commerce (1985-1989).

Vinyl Record and memorabilia was donated in person before the rest of the collection arrived via mail and has accesstion number of 2023.058.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This collection consists of campaign materials from Mr. Kelly's campaign for the U.S. Congress, as well as news clippings and correspondence from his time as Deputy Assistant Secretary, United States Department of Commerce (1985-1989).

Vinyl Record and memorabilia was donated in person before the rest of the collection arrived via mail and has accesstion number of 2023.058.

Scope and Contents While in office, James B. Kelly III toured the Graterford Prison in Montgomery County. He observed a group of musicians which he found impressive. Kelly connected with Shep Gordon (a talent manager known for his association with acts such as Alice Cooper) whom he met through his Pittsburgh neighbor Bob Harper (station manager of radio station KQV-AM). Kelly asked for some help securing some instruments for the men, and was connected with Stan Vincent, a record producer. Soon not only were...