Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives @HouseArchives
Official repository for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Harrisburg, PA archives.house.state.pa.us 628 Irvis Office Building Joined March 2020-
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Learn the language of an archive with this quick and easy video!
#ThrowbackThursday to the family of Speaker Ken B. Lee. His son, Ken E. Lee was also a Member of the House.
#ArtifactWednesday This Capitol thermometer is sure one of a kind!
New acquisition alert! We have a lot of interesting items, but Easter eggs was never one of them, until now! These are very unique in that they were gifted to Members from former Member Fred Keller.
Alden and Hannah did a great job presenting about their 13 weeks in the House Archives! We thank them for all their hard work and dedication this semester and wish them all the best as they continue their education!
It's hard to believe it's already been 13 weeks! Please join us virtually as we celebrate the end of Alden and Hannah's time at the House Archives! You can watch via pahousefellowship.us
We have our postcard madness winner! Thanks to everyone who participated, we hope you had fun picking your favorite archives postcard!
Jump in your time machine and head back 40 years ago to 1984! Here in Harrisburg things were pretty stellar! Now on display outside the majority caucus room to learn more about this tubular time in history.
Happy #archiveshashtagparty Friday! It's #ArchivesSnapshot where we are sharing old photographs from our collections!
#postcardmadness round 5! One Capitol exterior must win: choose your favorite and let us know below!
Tell us your favorite postcard in #postcardmadness round 4!
#OTD 45 years ago, the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant had a near meltdown. Hannah and Alden are playing "React-Or" to learn more about the incident and nuclear energy. Our exhibit is open today, so come up to the Archives to learn more about this infamous incident.
Tell us your favorite👇
Time to #archivesmadness round 2! Vote in the comments! House Post Office vs. Ryan Building. Let us know your favorite postcard!
It's one of the best days of the semester! Getting to see Harrisburg from the Capitol dome is one of the best experiences for our interns! Bonus- we also got a tour of Capitol Preservation's Civil War Battle Flag collection. Thanks to Jason Wilson who always gives the best tours!
Round 1 vote: Capitol exterior vs. House Chamber Tell us your favorite postcard in the comments:
We're bringing back #archivesmadness! We are featuring postcards from our collection that showcase our beautiful Capitol! Stay tuned for round 1 voting!
👀Hannah and Alden both conducted research on a House topic of their choosing for a physical exhibit! Their exhibits have now been installed and are now on display by the Capitol cafeteria! Alden chose to feature Vietnam War Veterans, while Hannah focused on Anna Brancato Wood.
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We enjoyed our visit to this exhibit when we were at the PA Capitol in December! A great example of the role state legislatures play in disaster response and how a commitment to finding the facts can help us learn from our mistakes and build a safer future. #threemileisland
#OTD 45 years ago, the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant had a near meltdown. Hannah and Alden are playing "React-Or" to learn more about the incident and nuclear energy. Our exhibit is open today, so come up to the Archives to learn more about this infamous incident.
Where were you 45 years ago today? ⚛️ Today marks the 45th anniversary of the partial nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island. Explore the history and impact of this nuclear accident by visiting the @HouseArchives' TMI exhibit open NOW through December at the Irvis Office…
#OTD in 1859, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania chartered the first Zoological Society of PA, now the Philadelphia Zoo! Opening was delayed due to the Civil War and opened in 1874 with 1,000 animals and a $.25 admission price.
2nd of 8: Sarah Gallaher Bio and 📷@HouseArchives.
On #InternationalWomensDay, we spotlight the 8 members of the freshman class of women in the #PAHouse who made waves and shaped the future of governance. Bio and 📷: @HouseArchives
On #scottisharchivesday, we are showcasing our Scottish Business & Theatre Archives! The SBA includes the production of textiles, beer, locomotives, & ships. Our STA has over 60 collections on theatres & individuals (ref: STOD/DES/79/75, CRA4/1/26, STA JLC A3, UGC255/1)🎭🏴🚂
Today’s Facial Hair Friday candidate is Robert Gould Shaw, whose mustaches are probably best known because of his portrayal by Matthew Broderick in the 1989 film Glory. prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2021/07/09/fac…
We're closed today for our next exhibit installation -- Flowing Perspectives 🌊 Opening on Monday, February 26th!
Entrepreneur and inventor Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African American women to receive a United States patent. She invented this handy cabinet-bed, which could be folded up to resemble a desk when not in use. catalog.archives.gov/id/7560384 #BlackHistoryMonth
Happy Valentine’s Day! 😻
Today’s #ArchivesHashtagParty theme is #ArchivesASMR so we HAD to take inspiration from @MilwaukeePubLib’s #OutreachCar and show off all the sounds of our archival tools!
#OTD in 1897, the Capitol of Pennsylvania burned to the ground while onlookers lined up to watch the historic event. With snow covering the ground and the local fire department dependent on a horse drawn trucks, the Capitol was destroyed beyond repair.
Had so much fun showing off my new trick at the @YoungDems_AGH talent show tonight!
The PA @HouseArchives is opening its 2024 exhibit, “Accident at Three Mile Island: Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Response to Disaster,” Visitors will learn about the events leading up to and following the accident and how local Representatives responded to constituents.
We love seeing our students gaining experience out in the field. Have a great semester, Hannah! #GoLVC
Help us welcome our new spring 2024 interns! Hannah Benson is a senior at Lebanon Valley College with a double major in English and Political Science. Alden Murphy is in the dual BA/MA American Studies program at Penn State Harrisburg.
🎄✉️ Stepping back into the holiday spirit of 1943 with this Christmas card from Speaker of the House, Ira T. Fiss. 📸: @HouseArchives
🏛️ A century rewind: A panoramic shot of a joint session between the PA House and Senate from 1923. #TBT #PAHouse 📸: @HouseArchives
As Rep. Kerwin embarks on a 9-month deployment, our hearts go out to him and his entire team. Your sacrifice for our Commonwealth and country is immeasurable. Wishing you strength, resilience, and a safe return. 🙏 🇺🇸
@HouseArchives Feeling is very mutual 🥰
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