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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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This collection contains VHS tapes and CD and DVD recordings of Sessions and Committee hearings. Many have been digitized. Please reach out to the House Archives for more information.

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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 The Photography record group contains black and white negatives and their contact sheets taken as far back as 1984 up until 2000s.There are also official portraits, visiting group photos, committee meetings and session photos.Binder 1995, 101-200 Contact Sheets and Negatives are currently missing.The Broadcasting record group contains Betacam, VHS, and DVCam tapes. There are also reel-to-reel audio episodes. These tapes contain the recordings of Democratic Members'...