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This collection includes materials relating to the history of the Capitol Building, which Kenneth Brandt collected during his time in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1973-1990. There are documents that were produced during his time in office, specifically 1979-1982, as well as older materials. This collection includes material types such as committee resolutions, correspondence, and periodicals.

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Correspondence relating to the cleaning of the statues on the front steps of the Capitol Building

Scope and Contents Correspondence, resolutions, and plans relating to the tercentenary and capitol building anniversary.July 15, 1981 from Rep. James L. Wright, Jr., to Rep. Joseph Pitts. Subject: Tercentenary Brochure and Capitol Anniversary Program.Some plans for the tercentenary celebrations.Proposed Schedule for Events for Capitol Rededication, October 5, 1981.July 17, 1981 from Rep. Matthew J. Ryan, to President Ronald Reagan. An invitation to attend the...

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Correspondence with and newspaper articles by Paul Beers

November 17, 1982 from Walter Baran, Secretary of Department of General Services, to Rep. Kenneth E. Brandt. Discussing history of the Capitol building.

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Architectural drawings and floor plans of Capitol Building, with space allotments

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Correspondence relating to Donagal Presbyterian Church

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October 2, 1979 from Rep. Kenneth E. Brandt, to Thomas V. Haas. Thanking him for information regarding the capitol building.

October 19, 1979 from Thomas V. Haas, to Rep. Kenneth E. Brandt. Discussing architectural history of the capitol building.

Scope and Contents Correspondence, committee reports, magazine article, and other documents relating to House Resolution 237 (Bipartisan Committee study and gather legislative documents and historical works to coordinate activities for Pennsylvania's tercentenary celebration.)May 7, 1981 from Rep. Kenneth E. Brandt, to Rep. Matthew J. Ryan. HR 237 Committee will continue into a new Session.April 29, 1981 from Rep. Matthew J. Ryan, to Rep. Kenneth E. Brandt. Please continue the HR 237...

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Booklet and speech excerpts from the dedication ceremony of the Barnard Statues at the Capitol Building

"Barnard Tells House Members of His Groups."

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Book on the architecture of the Capitol Building