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This collection contains the annual reports of Pennsylvania non-profit organizations, committees, and other government entities submitted to the Office of the Speaker of the House. The Speakers during that time were John Perzel (2005-2006) and Dennis O'Brien (2007-2008.)

Scope and Contents The Benjamin Franklin Symposium was created in the 1975-1976 Regular Session with House Resolution 250. The first symposium was held January 17-19, 1977. To quote a 1977 editorial release for KDKA Radio 1020: "This year Pennsylvania's lawmakers will attempt to get a broader perspective on some of the long-range problems facing the state before they get down to their immediate nuts and bolts business. All 253 members of the legislature have been invited to participate in a three-day symposium...

Scope and Contents The Calendar and Amendment Room serves the Pennsylvania House of Representatives under the supervision of the Office of the Chief Clerk. This office is responsible for maintaining the original records of the proceedings of the House, which includes keeping detailed and comprehensive files of each session day and compiling the daily House Calendar and House voting schedule. In addition to these things, the Calendar and Amendment Room also handles the filing of bills and resolutions, the...

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These were items found in the Chief Clerk's Office that are no longer in use. This collection helps tell the greater story of different Members' districts over time at the two cameras help tell the story of technological advancement.

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A bill analysis is a brief summary of the purpose, content and effect of a proposed measure or amendment for the committee and Floor proceedings. It reflects the sponsor’s intent with regards to the bill or amendment. The Bill Analyses from the 1981-1982 Session contain summaries, correspondence, and notes.

Scope and Contents Democratic Legislative Communications Office is responsible for photography, videography, audio, and social media for the Pennsylvania Democratic Caucus. Sessions can include professional head shots, interviews, committee meetings, member events, and cable video series. Some content, like photographs are born digital and have been transferred from DVD/CD. The majority of the content is still in an analog format, requiring special equipment to view, and will be digitized over time. ...

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The Gettysburg Monuments Project Collection contains VHS tapes related to the efforts of the Gettysburg Monuments Project to preserve and rehabilitate the memorials honoring the soldiers who fought at Gettysburg through fundraising, awareness, and education. The collection consists primarily of personal interviews by Rep. Harry Readshaw and special events related to fundraising and corporate sponsorship of the Project's endeavors.