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Series IX. Campaign for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1978
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Scope and Content Notes: "The opportunity to run for governor in one's home state comes to few people in their lifetime and I was understandably intrigued by the possibility [considering] my long-time interest in public service" (Evidence draft, p. 259). And so it was that upon returning to Pittsburgh in March 1977, following the two years in Washington serving as Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Criminal Division, Thornburgh set out to seek Pennsylvania's governor's office in the following year's election. With the generous encouragement of his law firm, Kirkpatrick, Lockhart, Johnson & Hutchison, which he rejoined, the balance of 1977 was spent assessing his chances.
A state the size of Pennsylvania is a daunting challenge to statewide candidates. Major hurdles were the financing required and the all-important campaign staff and organization. Thornburgh was lucky in having a college classmate, Evans Rose, Jr., who actually enjoyed fund raising and who successfully did so for this campaign and many other endeavors to follow. His choice of Jay Waldman as Campaign Manager was what Thornburgh describes as a "leap of faith." His "savvy intelligence and strategic insights ... [and] absolute loyalty" (
Evidence, p. 76) proved to be remarkable then and over the years that followed. By fall, the hard core campaign organization also included Paul Critchlow, a former political writer for the
Philadelphia Inquirer, as Press Secretary; Rick Stafford, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon's Graduate School of Urban Affairs, to head the research team; Jim Seif, who first helped with the 1966 Campaign for U.S. Congress, to take on scheduling; and Murray Dickman, a classmate of Rick's, described by Thornburgh as "our utility infielder" (
Evidence, p. 76). These names resound throughout the files from this successful campaign, as well as for the years as Governor, and ongoing.
The Primary effort included accepting virtually all speaking invitations extended, testifying before a state House subcommittee on crime and corruption in the [Governor] Shapp administration, meeting with GOP leaders around the state, and attending festivals, GOP picnics with new "Thornburgh for Governor" buttons, county dinners, and candidate forums. There was always the hope for increasing press coverage for this lesser-known candidate, whose odds in 1977 were twenty to one according to a
Philadelphia Magazine article.
The official kick off of the campaign came on a snowy Pittsburgh day, January 10, 1978, which was followed by a three-day blitz of the state. Thornburgh's remarks reviewed the unfortunate number of criminal convictions or other wrong-doing of state officials, and further noted: "It is a time for state government to learn to live within its means ... We must recognize that there are limits to our resources. We cannot try to do everything lest we do all things badly. We must do those things which are important and do them well" (
Evidence, p. 81). All campaign speeches and position papers are available here online.
By the time of the primary election on May 16, 1978, Thornburgh was one of five principal Republican candidates. These were: Pennsylvania State House leader Robert Butera of Montgomery County; Pennsylvania Senate Leader Henry Hager of Williamsport; former Philadelphia District Attorney Arlen Specter; and David Marston, former U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The two "fringe candidates" (
Evidence, p. 82) were: Andrew Watson, former chairman of the state's Constitutional Party, and Alvin Joseph Jacobson. A series of detailed and meticulously researched position papers were released, endorsements began to proliferate, but at the last, the consensus was that the primary election was "too close to call."
It was not until after two o'clock on the morning after the primary that victory was declared and William W. Scranton III was found to hold the number two spot on the Republican ticket. On the Democrat side the victors were Pete Flaherty, popular former Pittsburgh Mayor, and the "improbable Robert P. Casey, the Pittsburgh schoolteacher who soon became known, with our assistance, as 'the wrong Bob Casey'" (
Evidence, p. 85).
As the general election got underway, the comprehensive Bob Teeter poll conducted after the Primary showed Flaherty with a thirty-two-point lead - 55 percent to 23 percent! This stunned the campaign, which knew Thornburgh was underdog, but not by such an almost insurmountable deficit. Flaherty was described as an "easy going, unassuming former Pittsburgh mayor whose cost-cutting measure had included 'turning in the mayor's Cadillac for a Dodge' [and Thornburgh was seen as] the 'steely-eyed prosecutor ... big time crime buster ... [and] cold-blooded crusader'" (
Evidence, p. 89). Hard work was ahead as the campaign entered the summer of 1978 and schedulers booked Thornburgh everywhere they could. There were long days of breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, picnics, rallies, news conferences, editorial board meetings, and one-on-one sessions. "Ginny and I confided that our bottom-line goal was simply to avoid a humiliating defeat" (
Evidence, p. 90).
However, Jay Waldman presented to Dick Thornburgh, on July 7, a "strategic campaign plan that we were to follow to victory" (
Evidence, p. 90), one embracing an "Eastern [Pennsylvania] strategy." This was scrupulously followed as the campaign slowly but surely gathered major endorsements, Thornburgh became increasingly recognized in voter-rich eastern Pennsylvania, his carefully researched and strategic issues found their marks, and Flaherty's cost cutting image came under question: "Did Flaherty Save Pittsburgh, or Bring it to its Knees?"
As underdog, Thornburgh had agitated for debates and agreed upon two dates in the fall. Needless to say the stakes were high as the election neared and Thornburgh's research team prepared a massive binder of responses to every question that might conceivably be raised. Also included are likely responses of Flaherty and Thornburgh's potential responses to even those, all of which are included in the collection, for both debates.
On October 10, the date the first debate was taped, "Flaherty surprised everyone by appearing in his shirtsleeves, apparently to enhance his 'man of the people' image ... our team was, on the whole, satisfied with the outcome. Most stories identified [Thornburgh] as the aggressor and highlighted Flaherty's admission regarding tax increases" (
Evidence, p. 96).
Meanwhile the candidates for Lieutenant Governor were coming under scrutiny. Bill Scranton was out on the campaign trail, well informed, and serving as a real asset to the election efforts. Democrat Bob Casey, the Pittsburgh schoolteacher, with precisely the same name as the Auditor General who sought primary selection as candidate for Governor, was creating major controversy for the Flaherty campaign: "'Like what do we need special teachers for the hearing-disabled. Put those kids at the front of the classroom if they can't hear'" (
Evidence, p. 97).
A significant endorsement came from the
Philadelphia Daily News on October 25th, the date of the second debate. "Flaherty wore his suit coat this time ... no new ground was broken ... [and] as one observer noted: 'Overall, we would guess that Thornburgh gained the most from the televised debate ... Most viewers probably were impressed by Thornburgh's ease and confidence as he presented his arguments'" (Evidence draft, p. 314).
Best of all was the post-debate news that the
Pittsburgh Post Gazette had endorsed the Thornburgh/Scranton ticket and two days later, "the new Gallup poll showed that the margin among likely voters had shrunk to 4 percent - Flaherty 49 percent, Thornburgh 45" (
Evidence, p. 97). Momentum was further evident, on October 29, by a "triple play" with all three of the remaining newspapers in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia endorsing Thornburgh/Scranton. By the beginning of November, Thornburgh/Scranton had twenty-five newspaper endorsements from across Pennsylvania, and Flaherty had only two. All the endorsements, for both tickets, are included in the archive and serve as a fascinating account of the campaigns and the candidates as Election Day neared.
"As the campaign drew to a close, Ginny and I shared a plane back to Pittsburgh with reporters Tom Ferrick, Jr. from the
Philadelphia Inquirer and Bob Dvorchak from the Associated Press. Both had been with us through thick and thin ... I asked them who they expected to win. One of them replied, 'Well, you've run a helluva race. You've made up a lot of ground and given Pete a real run for his money. But I don't think you're going to make it.' 'That's about how I see it,' I responded. But Ginny and I knew how far we had come and hoped against hope that we could pull off a victory" (
Evidence, p. 99).
Anticipating a long election night wait, the news at 8:30 P.M. that "Walter Cronkite has just called you a winner" dumbfounded Thornburgh as he dressed at home. The family was gathered up for the trip to campaign election headquarters, where "pandemonium reigned. By 9:30, all three networks had called the election in our favor, and at 10:35, Pete Flaherty called to concede and offer his congratulations ... The dimensions of the victory were astonishing ... [and] our upset captured a good deal of national attention" (
Evidence, p. 100).
In addition to the campaign documents and ephemera, there are detailed files in the collection regarding the vigorous post-election transition period, directed by Rick Stafford. Not only was there the matter of careful selection of the cabinet, in itself a challenging task, but also the opportunity to create study teams to assess issues, problems and needs in the various departments of state government. The study team reports are included in the collection and provide significant insight into priority areas identified for the new administration.
The inaugural plans and events are fully documented in the collection and include a video of the inauguration which is available here online. Thornburgh's inaugural address, he states, "... was to be the most important that I had ever delivered and I spent an uncommon amount of time preparing it" (Evidence draft, p. 333).
Thornburgh further states, "I set out what I felt to be the 'spirit of Pennsylvania.' ... While I noted 'a saddening loss of belief in the ability of government and its leaders to serve the people,' I stated that people wanted to believe in their government. What was needed, I said, was 'strong, effective and forthright leadership.' This I promised to provide, together with hard work, integrity, frugality, and 'a sense of humanity that is blind to race and roots, to sex and color, but is mindful of political injustice and human need'" (
Evidence, p. 104).
There are twelve sections of detailed campaign files: Speeches and Testimony; News Releases; Endorsements, Responses, and Articles; Campaign in Progress; Issue Research; Opposition Research; Planning Documents and Memoranda; Campaign Name Files; Dickman Files and Polls; Candidate Thornburgh's Files; Chron Files and News Clippings; Transition and Inaugural.
Of special interest to researchers will be the five scrapbooks assembled after the campaign, which track it in content as well as in the media. These were undertaken at the request of the candidate, immediately post election, and, in fact, contain some material not available elsewhere, particularly some staff notes and memoranda. These are both colorful and informative and include issues, media coverage, internal campaign staff comments and notes, as well as campaign ephemera. These scrapbooks have been reformatted for preservation purposes. All collection scrapbooks are enumerated in Section 21.
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Subseries 1. Speeches
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Scope and Content Notes: The 1978 Campaign for Governor speeches are chronologically ordered. They include all major speeches given by Dick Thornburgh and testimony presented to various committees of the State Legislature. In addition to a "clean copy" of each speech, there also may be one or more drafts with notes, comments and changes. In addition, there may be "background material," with related newspaper articles, and speeches or notes on the same subject. Full text of all speeches and testimony is available here online.
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"Government and its Citizens: Partners in Justice Law Day," Annual Law Day Luncheon of the York County Bar Association, York, PA May 2, 1977
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"Healthy Skepticism: The Graduate's Challenge," Point Park College, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Pittsburgh, PA May 14, 1977
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Testimony of Richard Thornburgh on Organized Crime and Official Corruption, Judiciary Committee of Pennsylvania, House of Representatives, Harrisburg, PA May 19, 1977
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Graduation Address to the Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA June 5, 1977
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Statement before House Consumer Affairs Committee, House of Representatives, regarding Pennsylvania Antitrust Act, clean copy October 28, 1977
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"The Republican Challenge in Pennsylvania," Republican City Committee Dinner Meeting, Bethlehem, PA November 1, 1977
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"Wanted: An Environment for Jobs and Economic Growth in Pennsylvania," Pittsburgh Rotary Club, Pittsburgh, PA December 14, 1977
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Speech announcing his Candidacy for the 1978 Republican Nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, PA January 10, 1978
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"State Government and the Appropriate Climate for Business and Industry in Pennsylvania," Central Pennsylvania Chapter of National Association of Accountants, State College, PA January 18, 1978
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"The Role of the Governor," Penn State University Political Science Seminar, Middletown, PA March 17, 1978
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"The Need for a State Energy Policy," Pennsylvania 1978 Consumer's Energy Conference, Hershey, PA April 4, 1978
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"Facing Up to the Highway and Bridge Crisis in Pennsylvania," Thornburg Bridge, Allegheny County, PA April 7, 1978
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"Pennsylvania's Great Northwest," Conewango Club, Warren, PA April 10, 1978
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Pennsylvania League of Cities, Philadelphia 79th Annual Convention, Philadelphia, PA April 17, 1978
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"Proposals for Ethics Legislation," Testimony to Special Senate Subcommittee on Ethics, Harrisburg, PA April 19, 1978
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"Creating a Climate for Jobs in Pennsylvania," Thornburgh for Governor Committee Lawyers' Luncheon, Pittsburgh, PA April 25, 1978
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"Education: An Investment in Pennsylvania's Future," a policy statement, Hershey, PA May 2, 1978
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"The Challenge of Crime in Pennsylvania," a policy statement, Philadelphia, PA May 9, 1978
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"Growth, Opportunity, and Security: Commitment to Pennsylvania Human Services," Scranton, PA May 15, 1978
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Position papers: Candidacy announcement, "The Role of Governor," "Highway and Bridge Crisis," "Creating a Climate for Jobs," "Education: Investment in Pennsylvania's Future," "Challenge of Crime," "Growth, Opportunity, Security: Human Services" undated
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Pennsylvania Mayor's Association National Convention, Grantsville, PA July 18, 1978
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Testimony of Thornburgh and Scranton on Ethics Legislation, Sub-committee on Ethics of the State Government Committee of Pennsylvania, House of Representatives, Harrisburg, PA August 29, 1978
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"Pennsylvania At Work: A Labor Day Policy Statement" September 4, 1978
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"Making Pennsylvania Proud Again: What People of the Commonwealth May Expect of a Thornburgh-Scranton Administration" September 15, 1978
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"Visions for a Better Pennsylvania," Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers' Association, Pittsburgh, PA September 29, 1978
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Governor-elect Richard Thornburgh's remarks, Pennsylvania Society Dinner, New York, NY December 9, 1978
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Inaugural Address, State Capitol, Harrisburg, PA January 16, 1978
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Subseries 2. News Releases
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Scope and Content Notes: The 1978 Campaign for Governor news releases are chronologically ordered. They include all news releases issued during the years 1977-1979, ranging from those preceding Thornburgh's official announcement of his candidacy, January 10, 1978, on through the post-election period as Governor-elect. Some release files include related background or supplemental material. There are a few undated news releases from the campaign and one folder containing releases apparently not issued. Full text of all news releases is available here online.
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March 31, 1977-October 27, 1977
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January-March, 1978
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July-August, 1978
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September, 1978
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Unreleased 1977-1978
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Subseries 3. Endorsements, Responses and Articles
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Scope and Content Notes: The 1978 Campaign for Governor files include all major endorsements of Dick Thornburgh and William Scranton during the campaign, both Primary and General election periods. The endorsements are by newspapers, organizations or individuals and are alphabetically ordered. They represent a compelling perspective on Thornburgh's campaign and its targeted issues. A chronological index to the endorsements can be found at the end of the General Election endorsement lists, which well illustrates the increasing momentum preceding victory.
The responses and articles are a chronological collection of files, including correspondence and questionnaires, sent to candidate Thornburgh by groups, associations, newspapers, or individuals, requesting his views. Some focus on a single issue, others on multiple issues a Governor would likely encounter. All inquiries were carefully researched by campaign staff and became the basis of benchmarks for goals and accomplishments during Thornburgh's eight years as Governor.
Lastly, there are articles from the 1978 Campaign for Governor, in which Thornburgh's positions on issues are presented and published, usually at the request of the publication.
The topics and dates for these materials are divided as follows: Endorsements, primary election: April 18, 1978 - May 12, 1978; Endorsements, general election: September 28, 1978 - November 6, 1978; Responses, primary election: January 21, 1978 - May 11, 1978; Responses, general election: June 19, 1978 - November 1, 1978; Articles, primary election: December 15, 1977 - April, 1978; and Articles, general election: September, 1978 - October 17, 1978.
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, A-E 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, F-O 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, P-R, includes PSEA 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, P-R, includes PSEA 1978
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General election, sorted in alphabetical order by title or last name, S-Z 1978
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Democrat candidate for Governor, Peter Flaherty, endorsements 1978
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Index of campaign endorsements, primary and general 1978
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Section: Responses, Primary and General
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Gun control letter 1978
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PSEA questionnaire January 21, 1978
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Citizens Crime Commission of Philadelphia February 23, 1978
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Common Cause of PA questionnaire February 28, 1978
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PA Chapter of National Organization of the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORMAL) March 13, 1978
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Walt Whitman Democratic Club in Philadelphia (gay rights) March 13, 1978
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The American Legion, regarding views on capital punishment March 13, 1978
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United Press International Questionnaire March 30, 1978
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League of Women Voters of PA April 1978
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Philadelphia Journal Questionnaire April 1, 1978
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West Penn AAA Motor Club April 4, 1978
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People Concerned for the Unborn Child, Pittsburgh chapter April 4, 1978
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PA Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies (PAHRA) questionnaire April 5, 1978
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PA Social Services Union questionnaire April 5, 1978
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People Concerned for the Unborn Child April 6, 1978
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Homophiles of Penn State April 6, 1978
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Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers questionnaire April 10, 1978
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LAND questionnaire April 12, 1978
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PA Pro-Life Federation, Pittsburgh April 12, 1978
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PA Catholic Conference questionnaire April 12, 1978
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PA Chamber of Commerce: "What Actions by the Government Would Be Most Helpful to Stimulate Jobs in PA" April 12, 1978
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Allentown Morning Call Candidate Survey April 12, 1978
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Delaware Valley Citizens for Life April 15, 1978
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Westinghouse Electric Corporation April 18, 1978
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Common Cause questionnaire April 21, 1978
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PA Coalition for Gay Rights April 21, 1978
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Philadelphia County Podiatry Society (Medicaid system) April 21, 1978
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PA Chiropractic Society April 21, 1978
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Retired Public Employees of PA questionnaire April 21, 1978
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Hospital Association of PA April 21, 1978
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Horsham Township Chamber of Commerce questionnaire April 22, 1978
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Citizens Concerned for Human Life, Altoona April 24, 1978
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Dauphin County Citizens' Alliance questionnaire regarding tax reform April 24, 1978
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County Commissioner Nancy Shukaitis, Monroe, PA, regarding Tocks Island Project April 25, 1978
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PA Young Republicans questionnaire April 25, 1978
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PA International Trade Conference April 28, 1978
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York County Farmers' Association questionnaire April 28, 1978
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Clarence McKee, letter regarding the Liquor Control Board (LCB) April 28, 1978
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Bicycling Federation of PA questionnaire April 29, 1978
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Philadelphia Inquirer questionnaire April 29, 1978
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Philadelphia Bar Association, letter regarding merit selection for judges May 1, 1978
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West Deer Township May 3, 1978
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Mon Valley Progress Council, Inc. May 4, 1978
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Crawford County Senior Citizens Council May 5, 1978
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PA Federation of Fraternal and Social Organizations regarding position on slot machine legislation May 5, 1978
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WCAU questionnaire May 6, 1978
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Senior Citizens Advisory Council May 8, 1978
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Sierra Club questionnaire May 10, 1978
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Western PA Public Health Council May 10, 1978
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Homeowners Tax Relief Association of PA May 10, 1978
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Lackawanna-Luzerne Consumer Council May 10, 1978
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U.E. Political Action Committee, 506, Erie May 10, 1978
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PA Environmental Council May 11, 1978
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Miscellaneous responses, primary March 29, 1978-May 1, 1978
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Governor Milton Shapp, letter regarding raiding lottery fund and Thornburgh's response 1978
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American Association of University Professors (AAUP) 1978
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Gun control letter undated
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PA Farmers' Association questionnaire June 19, 1978
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"Dear Friend" letter expressing concern over ceiling Shapp placed on Medicaid costs in PA hospitals June 20, 1978
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National Association of Social Workers June 29, 1978
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Veterans Political Action Council questionnaire June 30, 1978
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PA AAA Federation questionnaire, July 6, 1978
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Midtown Square Action Council, regarding Thornburgh's plans to live in Governor's Mansion July 13, 1978
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PA Council on Aging July 22, 1978
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National Federation of Independent Business questionnaire July 23, 1978
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American Institute of Planners questionnaire July 29, 1978
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Tri-County Flood Recovery Coordinating Committee regarding Act 51 August 1, 1978
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PA AFL-CIO, "Right to Work" laws August 2, 1978
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The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown August 2, 1978
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Robert Graham/Robert Culp, letter August 7, 1978
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J. W. deGroot, Jr., regarding gun control position August 11, 1978
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Metropolitan Citizens Organization of Allegheny County, regarding liquor license and organized crime August 12, 1978
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Mon Valley United Health Services August 15, 1978
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Berks County Mental Health Association August 18, 1978
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PA Rural Electric questionnaire August 19, 1978
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Americans United for Separation of Church and State August 21, 1978
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PA Alliance of Drug and Alcohol Organizations August 21, 1978
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Citizens for Animals regarding dog law and dog law enforcement August 21, 1978
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Politically Responsible Nurses questionnaire August 28, 1978
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Common Cause of PA questionnaire August 29, 1978
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PA Association of Area Agency on Aging September 5, 1978
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Matthew Moore, Pittsburgh, PA, letter regarding Landlord-tenants bill September 6, 1978
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Margaret A. Ellis, letter regarding Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and women's issues September 7, 1978
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Thomas E. Colgan regarding corrections September 8, 1978
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CALL-CHRONICLE NEWSPAPERS, views on state's highway problems September 11, 1978
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The Editor, Pittsburgh Press September 12, 1978
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Local 234, Transport Workers Union, regarding Department of Labor appointees and mass transit workers' strike in Philadelphia September 13, 1978
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PA Association for Gifted Education regarding education of mentally gifted children September 13, 1978
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PA Chapter of Wildlife Society questionnaire September 14, 1978
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National Association of Social Workers September 15, 1978
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PA Restaurant Association questionnaire September 15, 1978
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PA Association for Retarded Citizens questionnaire September 15, 1978
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PA Coalition Against Rape questionnaire September 18, 1978
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The Evening Sentinel issue survey September 18, 1978
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PA Society of Architects September 18, 1978
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Lancaster County Restaurant Association, Marlin Thomas, president September 22, 1978
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PA Forestry Association September 22, 1978
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The Philadelphia Inquirer, regarding tourism September 24, 1978
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Board of County Commissioners, New Castle regarding highway and bridge problems and Beaver Valley Expressway missing sections September 25, 1978
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Western PA Surface Coal Mine Operators Association regarding law and order in strike situations September 25, 1978
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Mid-Monongahela Valley Council of Governments September 25, 1978
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Americans for Democratic Action questionnaire September 25, 1978
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PA Newspaper Publishers' Association (PNPA) September 28, 1978
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Pittsburgh Press questionnaire September 29, 1978
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PA Social Services Union (PSSU) regarding public employees' right to strike October 3, 1978
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The Times-Sun, West Newton October 4, 1978
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PA Science Teachers Association October 5, 1978
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State Board of Public Welfare October 5, 1978
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PA Rehabilitation Association questionnaire October 5, 1978
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PA Society of Land Surveyors October 5, 1978
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PA Catholic Conference, questionnaire October 12, 1978
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Dr. C. F. Kay, Bryn Mawr, letter regarding abortion October 12, 1978
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Bucks County Pro Life October 12, 1978
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Phil Carter, letter regarding issues of concern to blacks October 17, 1978
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United Steelworkers of America, District 15 regarding jobs, economy and barrier free design for the handicapped October 17, 1978
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Mr. and Mrs. James Mizner, letter regarding practice of licensing nurses in PA October 17, 1978
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Members of SOS and Concerned Citizens concerning Warrendale as potential site for facility for criminally insane October 23, 1978
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Hertzfeld Associates, Inc. regarding diabetes October 23, 1978
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The Democrat, Barbara Reese, questionnaire October 24, 1978
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PA Association of Child Care Administrators questionnaire October 25, 1978
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PA Commission for Women October 26, 1978
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Juvenile Justice Center questionnaire October 26, 1978
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Associated Press essay by Jim Burns regarding what Pennsylvanians expect from their next governor, and Thornburgh's ability to meet those expectations October 27, 1978
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The Sentinel questionnaire, Carlisle, PA October 27, 1978
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Thomas R. Terry, chief juvenile probation officer regarding problems of juvenile justice November 1, 1978
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Alphabetical INDEX by person or organization of all campaign responses (primary and general), January 21, 1978-November 1, 1978
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Researcher responses 1978
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Responses requested but unanswered 1978
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PA Public Health Association (unanswered) 1978
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Section: Articles, Primary and General
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"Interview - Richard Thornburgh," Weekly Bulletin, Dillsburg, PA December 15, 1977
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"A New Agenda for Leadership," Apparel News February, 1978
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"What Makes Dick Run?" The Smaller Manufacturer March, 1978
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PA Fireman Magazine, article based on remarks by Thornburgh April, 1978
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"A Conversation with Dick Thornburgh," Dear Pennsylvanian Letter April, 1978
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"Questions and Answers from Dick Thornburgh" April, 1978
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"Questions and Answers from Dick Thornburgh," conversations with Thornburgh by Rick Stafford April, 1978
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"Questions and Answers from Dick Thornburgh:" Thornburgh responses and likely responses by campaign opponents April, 1978
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Key Notes, regarding credit unions September, 1978
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Apparel News, October, 1978 issue, regarding the economy and a climate for jobs September 25, 1978
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Trunk Line, October, 1978 issue, "A Republican Newsletter," "Philadelphia Schools and PA Government" September 25, 1978
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Evening and Sunday Bulletin, four articles, "Why I Can Lead," "The Corruption Issue," "PA's Growth Prospects," and "Taxation and Finance" October 9, 1978
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TEANTEAY, Publication of Traffic and Transportation Association of Pittsburgh, November, 1978 issue, regarding roads, highways and bridges October 17, 1978
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Subseries 4. Campaign in Progress
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Scope and Content Notes: These files are in effect the essential working files of the campaign. They are divided into sections as follows: Organization, Volunteers, County Files, Scheduling, Media, Contributors, Correspondence, and Chron files.
Many files are labeled either "Primary" or "General" referring to either the Primary election period-between Thornburgh's candidacy announcement and the Primary election (January-May, 1978) -or the General election period-from the Primary up to the General election (June-November, 1978).
The Organization files refer to the organization of the campaign, and include for example: lists of staff, the many committees of Thornburgh supporters (Farmers for Thornburgh/Scranton, for example), and campaign petitions and legal opinions.
The Volunteers files document the particularly active volunteer organization, including lists of volunteers, phone bank schedules and letters of thanks to those who participated in the winning campaign. The strength and success of the volunteer effort was a major component in Thornburgh's victory.
The County files contain information on each Pennsylvanian county with notes regarding local issues of concern that the Thornburgh/Scranton campaign would address when in the area.
The Scheduling files include both Dick Thornburgh and Ginny Thornburgh's schedules, as well as invitations, background information, and letters of regret. There is no better place to see the intensity of the commitment demanded of candidates and their families.
The Media files include information on the media organizations in Pennsylvania that played a vital part in the campaign. There are Thornburgh and Scranton bios and accomplishments, as well as TV and radio ad scripts, newspaper clippings, and sample press kits.
The Contributors files include information on the contributions made to the Thornburgh-Scranton campaign. They include press releases announcing contributions made to date, fund raising information and finance letters. The success of the fundraising was a critical campaign component.
There are four separate groupings of correspondence files. The first, "correspondence and subject files," was generated from 1977 through 1978, in Thornburgh's office at Kirkpatrick and Lockhart. Most of the pre-campaign correspondence was necessarily handled through his office, although as the election progressed more was handled by campaign staff. There is also a section of law firm subject files, related to his legal work.
The second and third sections of correspondence are to and from groups, or to and from individuals. This covers the period from Thornburgh's candidacy announcement (January, 1978) through the election (November, 1978).
The fourth, "Thornburgh correspondence," is both campaign-related and personal. The letters are all from Mr. Thornburgh, unlike the first two groups, which include both letters to Thornburgh as well as responses from him. This section covers only March 28, 1977 through October 28, 1977.
Campaign Ephemera files include the familiar brochures and handouts from both the Primary and General Election. These relate to both Dick Thornburgh and to the campaign of Pete Flaherty. Also included are buttons, bumper stickers, complete newspapers from both the primary and general elections, and other miscellaneous items.
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Section: Organization
Box 61
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Campaign staff, Primary January-May, 1978
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2 |
Campaign staff, General June-November, 1978
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Finances: Budget matters for Primary 1978, Expense Analysis and Expenditures January-May, 1978
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Office matters and memos 1977-1978
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Regarding Election Law Violations 1977, legal opinions, memos and correspondence 1977-1978
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Impoundment petition, Primary January-May, 1978
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Elections Bureau, Department of State: correspondence, regulations, calendar 1978
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8 |
Stationery samples 1977-1978
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Primary mailings and forms January-May, 1978
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10 |
General mailings and forms June-November, 1978
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11 |
Thank you letters 1977-1978
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12 |
Lists, memos, mailings to Thornburgh and Thornburgh-Scranton County Chairmen from Thornburgh and staff 1977-1978
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13 |
County Chairman manual 1977-1978
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14 |
GOP Committee Chairmen 1978, lists, correspondence, memos 1977-1978
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15 |
GOP Committee person instructions, Registration Project 1977 1977-1978
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Physicians for Thornburgh-Scranton, Physicians/Republican County Commissioners 1977-1978
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Republican County Commissioners for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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18 |
PSEA for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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Youth for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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Dentists for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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Farm and Rural Families for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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Democrats for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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Highway Industry Committee for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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Women for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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25 |
Regional Advisory Committees 1977-1978
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26 |
Delaware Valley Regional Advisory Committee 1977-1978
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27 |
Primary contributors, address lists January-May, 1978
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28 |
County Commissioners, address lists 1977-1978
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29 |
Delegates and alternates list 1977-1978
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30 |
Farmers, address lists 1977-1978
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"Friends," address lists 1977-1978
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Philadelphia persons (from Sam Line), address lists 1977-1978
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Republican County Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen, address lists 1977-1978
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Teachers, address lists 1977-1978
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35 |
Washington DC names, address lists 1977-1978
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36 |
"Coffees" meetings: campaign tactic for meeting public and gaining dedicated supporters 1977-1978
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37 |
Telephone bank, instructions and suggested conversations 1977-1978
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Box 62
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1 |
Telephone bank, operation, plan, memos 1977-1978
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2 |
"Get out the Vote" effort 1977-1978
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3 |
Resumes, staff 1977-1978
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4 |
Resumes, non-staff, recommendations, offers of help 1977-1978
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5 |
"Thornburgh for Governor" committee mailings and brochures 1977-1978
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Section: Volunteers
| Folder |
6 |
Pittsburgh primary efforts: plans and lists of names January-May, 1978
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7 |
Master alpha file for Pittsburgh area volunteers, Primary January-May, 1978
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County volunteer chairperson or research department list, Primary January-May, 1978
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9 |
Master mailing list, Primary January-May, 1978
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10 |
Allegheny County Republican Committee, list used to recruit volunteers, Primary January-May, 1978
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11 |
Dorothy Larsen, Pittsburgh office volunteers, Primary January-May, 1978
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Box 63
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1 |
Petitions, incomplete, Primary January-May, 1978
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2 |
All committee members, address cards, Primary January-May, 1978
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3 |
Organization and instructions, General June-November, 1978
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4 |
Pittsburgh alpha list, General June-November, 1978
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Thank you lists, Pittsburgh, General June-November, 1978
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6 |
Pittsburgh area labels, General June-November, 1978
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Oakmont phone bank lists, General June-November, 1978
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Coffee and tea attendees, General June-November, 1978
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9 |
Volunteer thank you letters, General June-November, 1978
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10 |
Volunteer lists and phone bank schedules 1977-1978
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11 |
Campaign schedules for volunteering and campaigning 1977-1978
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12 |
Card file of Allegheny County volunteers, yellow tabs, Volunteers of 1978 not reached in 1982 1977-1982
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13 |
Card file of Allegheny County volunteers, salmon dividers, Volunteers of 1978 reached in 1982 1977-1982
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Section: County Files
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14-15 |
West Pennsylvania Counties, Primary, Bob Antonelli January-May, 1978
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Box 64
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1-2 |
Southwest Counties, General, Bill Green June-November, 1978
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3-4 |
Miscellaneous Counties, Primary January-May, 1978
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5-6 |
Allegheny County, Primary, Districts 1-8 January-May, 1978
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7-9 |
Allegheny County, General, Municipalities A-M, Fernsler June-November, 1978
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Box 65
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1-2 |
Allegheny County, General, Municipalities N-W, Fernsler June-November, 1978
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3 |
County data and memos, incomplete 1977-1978
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4 |
Adams County 1977-1978
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5-6 |
Allegheny County 1977-1978
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7 |
Armstrong County 1977-1978
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8 |
Beaver County 1977-1978
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9 |
Bedford County 1977-1978
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10 |
Berks County 1977-1978
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11 |
Blair County 1977-1978
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12 |
Bradford County 1977-1978
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13 |
Bucks County 1977-1978
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14 |
Butler County 1977-1978
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15 |
Cambria County 1977-1978
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16 |
Cameron County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
17 |
Carbon County 1977-1978
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18 |
Centre County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
19 |
Chester County 1977-1978
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Box 66
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1 |
Clarion County 1977-1978
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Clearfield County 1977-1978
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3 |
Clinton County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Columbia County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Crawford County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Cumberland County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Dauphin County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Delaware County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Elk County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
10-11 |
Erie County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
12 |
Fayette County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
13 |
Forest County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
14 |
Franklin County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Fulton County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
16 |
Greene County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
17 |
Huntingdon County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
18 |
Indiana County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
19 |
Jefferson County 1977-1978
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20 |
Juniata County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
21 |
Lackawanna County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
22 |
Lancaster County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
23 |
Lawrence County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
24 |
Lebanon County 1977-1978
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Box 67
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1 |
Lehigh County 1977-1978
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2 |
Luzerne County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Lycoming County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
4 |
McKean County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Mercer County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Mifflin County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Monroe County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Montgomery County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Montour County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
10 |
Northampton County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
11 |
Northumberland County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
12 |
Perry County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
13 |
Philadelphia County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
14 |
Pike County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Potter County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
16 |
Schuylkill County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
17 |
Snyder County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
18 |
Somerset County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
19 |
Sullivan County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
20 |
Susquehanna County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
21 |
Tioga County 1977-1978
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Box 68
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1 |
Union County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Venango County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Warren County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Washington County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Wayne County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
6-7 |
Westmoreland County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Wyoming County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
9 |
York County 1977-1978
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| Folder |
10 |
Regional Field Staff, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
11 |
Regional Field Staff, Primary reports January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
12 |
Regional Field Staff, General June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
13 |
Regional Field Staff, General reports June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
14 |
Organizational press releases, statewide and regional (persons named to assist with the campaign) 1977-1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Political activities, distribution of materials 1977-1978
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| Folder |
16 |
Media Monitor reports 1977-1978
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| Folder |
17 |
County maps 1977-1978
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| Folder |
18 |
County Chairman's manual, Primary January-May, 1978
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Box 69
| Folder |
1 |
County statistics, party registration and election results for Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Allegheny County, extra material 1977-1978
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Section: Scheduling
| Folder |
3 |
Memos, scheduling guidelines, George Whitmer, Eddie Mahe, examples from other campaigns October 19, 1977; June 19, 1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Thornburgh sample letters/forms 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Fairs, festivals, General June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Debate requests, General June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Ginny Thornburgh (VJT) schedules and remarks at GOP committee events 1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Ginny Thornburgh (VJT): memos and schedules, list of appearances, 1977 early campaign speech 1977-1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Bill Scranton (WWS III): schedules and form letters 1977-1978
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| Folder |
10 |
Thornburgh schedule logs November 14, 1977-October 30, 1978
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| Folder |
11 |
1977 Schedule and calendar 1977
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| Folder |
12 |
Thornburgh's schedules April 28, 1977-January 31, 1978
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| Folder |
13 |
Thornburgh's schedules January 31, 1978-November 6, 1978
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| Folder |
14 |
Thornburgh weekly schedules, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Thornburgh monthly schedules (long range planning), Primary July, 1977-May, 1978
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| Folder |
16 |
Thornburgh long range schedules, General June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
17 |
Thornburgh alpha list of scheduled appearances (by organization) 1977-1978
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Box 70
| Folder |
1-5 |
Thornburgh regrets May, 1977-May 16, 1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Thornburgh miscellaneous thank you letters, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
7-11 |
Thornburgh regrets May 17-November 7, 1978
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Section: Media
Box 71
| Folder |
1 |
TV ads 1977-1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Thornburgh and Scranton biographies (includes Coral Scranton) 1977-1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Family bios, speeches, correspondence, Thornburgh's Linden Avenue house memo 1977-1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Thornburgh bios, accomplishments 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Clippings: negative stories 1977-1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Statewide Monitoring System 1977-1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Thornburgh appearance requests: radio/TV/Newspapers 1977-1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Correspondence, memos of Thornburgh and Paul Critchlow with press/reporters/special contacts 1977-1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Correspondence of Assistant Press Secretaries Curt Ashenfelter and Patty McCormick 1977-1978
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| Folder |
10 |
Radio actualities transcripts 1977-1978
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| Folder |
11 |
Radio ad transcripts 1977-1978
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| Folder |
12 |
Printing costs, samples, correspondence (buttons, brochures, etc.), non-electric ad information 1977-1978
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| Folder |
13 |
Mailing lists: news clips, press releases, long range schedules 1977-1978
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| Folder |
14 |
Newspaper ads 1977-1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Original lists for mailing labels: GOP chairmen, State Senators, Legislators, United States Congressional leaders, Thornburgh-Scranton chairmen, public opinion leaders 1977-1978
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| Folder |
16 |
Original lists for mailing labels: Dailies, weeklies, TV and radio stations, other Pennsylvania media 1977-1978
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| Folder |
17 |
Sample press kit for announcement 1977-1978
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| Folder |
18 |
Sample press kit for Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
19 |
Sample press kit for Early General June, 1978
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| Folder |
20 |
Sample press kit for General June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
21 |
Surrogates: general information, memos and suggestions 1977-1978
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Box 72
| Folder |
1 |
Surrogates: master kit for speakers 1977-1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Surrogates: actual speakers, memos regarding possible speakers 1977-1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Surrogates: suggestions for speeches 1977-1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Surrogates: requests fulfilled 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Surrogates: requests pending 1977-1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Sample surrogate kit, General June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Press and surrogate kits sent 1977-1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Newspaper endorsements and thank you letters: General June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Lists of major Pennsylvania media, with addresses and phone numbers 1977-1978
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Section: Contributions
| Folder |
10 |
Plans and budgets: Primary (Evans Rose) and General (Jay Waldman) 1977-1978
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| Folder |
11 |
Financial disclosure: memos and clippings 1977-1978
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| Folder |
12 |
Press releases regarding campaign contributions January-December, 1978
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| Folder |
13 |
Press releases regarding campaign contributions January-December, 1978
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| Folder |
14 |
Press releases regarding campaign contributions January-December, 1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Evans Rose, memos to and from, re contributions 1977-1978
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Box 73
| Folder |
1 |
Farrell Rubenstein, memos and correspondence to and from, miscellaneous campaign staff expense lists 1977-1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Fundraising: names, event lists, organization lists, contacts, Primary and General 1977-1978
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| Folder |
3 |
1978 and 1982 Contributors list, 150 dollars and larger 1977-1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Letters and mailings requesting financial support 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5-6 |
Thornburgh's to-do lists and phone calls-to-make lists, annotated notes 1977-1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Contributions to Thornburgh campaign: miscellaneous correspondence regarding finances, fundraising events, enclosing contributions 1977-1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Finance letters from Thornburgh, Woznisky, Rubenstein 1977
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| Folder |
9 |
John Woznisky: letter and memos 1978
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Section: Correspondence
Section: Correspondence and Subject Files, Alphabetical"
Box 74
Box 75
Box 76
| Folder |
4 |
X, Y, Z 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Law Firm materials 1977-1978
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| Folder |
6 |
"Why Worry about Gambling ... Why not Concentrate on Something Important?" Law and Psychology Review paper by Governor Thornburgh 1977-1978
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| Folder |
7 |
American Bar Foundation 1977-1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Pennsylvania Bar Association 1977-1978
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Section: Correspondence, Groups, Alphabetical"
| Folder |
9 |
A January, 1978- November, 1978
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Section: Thornburgh Campaign and Personal Correspondence, Chron"
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March 28, 1977-October 4, 1977
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Box 78
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October 7, 1977-October 28, 1978
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Personal correspondence, chron file March 28, 1977-May 26, 1977
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Section: Campaign Ephemera
Box 79
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Campaign events, ephemera and notes 1978
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Brochures and handouts, Primary January-May, 1978
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Brochures and handouts, General June-November, 1978
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Issue-related brochures and handouts, Primary and General 1977-1978
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Pete Flaherty's political brochures and handouts 1977-1978
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Campaign buttons, stickers, bumper stickers: Primary and General 1977-1978
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Campaign ephemera 1977-1978
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Complete Newspapers for Primary and General "wins" 1977-1978
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Subseries 5. Issue Research
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Scope and Content Notes: The Issue Research section is arranged into four groups as follows: Gubernatorial Debates; Research System; Issues; and Background Binders. These files consist of materials gathered and generated by campaign staff to provide Thornburgh with the necessary background for debates and to be generally knowledgeable about all issues of concern to Pennsylvanians. Rick Stafford headed this all-important research team.
The Gubernatorial Debates section is arranged chronologically by each of the two debates. The first occurred on October 10, 1978, and the second on October 25, 1978. These folders contain incredibly detailed materials in preparation for any conceivable question Thornburgh might be asked. They further include the likely responses by Thornburgh's opponent, Pete Flaherty, and even suggestions for Thornburgh's response to them. These files are remarkable and contain an all-inclusive review of all the important campaign issues.
The Research System files are arranged chronologically. Materials pertain to the complex research system developed and maintained by Rick Stafford's team. Included are filing systems information, memoranda, calendars, correspondence, schedules and notes.
The Issues files are broken down into thirty-eight topics relevant to Pennsylvania at the time of the '78 campaign. They are arranged alphabetically, from abortion to labor to workmen's compensation. Issue materials include, for example: newspaper clippings, reports, research papers, published materials, and staff notes.
The Background Binders include a broad range of research on issues, state government departments, and policies. The post-election policy binder was known informally as the "promise binder." This binder referenced all the commitments enumerated during the campaign and which served as a benchmark for future administration accomplishments. For preservation purposes, these materials have been removed from their original binders and placed in acid-free folders. These files present a valuable picture of Pennsylvania preceding Thornburgh's administration.
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Section: Gubernatorial Debates (2)
Box 80
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Debate I: Index and Part I for Debate binder, final form October 10, 1978
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Debate I: Preparation: letters and memos October 10, 1978
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Debate I: Background on media panelists: Karen Stone, Bob Dvorchak, Dave Leherr October 10, 1978
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Debate II: Index and Rick Stafford briefing, formal additions to Debate I binder October 25, 1978
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Debate II: Preparation: letters and memos October 25, 1978
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Debate II: Researchers' analyses of Debate I October 25, 1978
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Debate II: Research update October 25, 1978
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Debate II: Transcript October 25, 1978
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Thornburgh debate binder: Revised for Debate II October 25, 1978
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Flaherty material from Thornburgh's binder 1977-1978
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Documentation on Flaherty's positions 1977-1978
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Memos from Tom Meglen to Rick Stafford regarding Flaherty's positions 1977-1978
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Rick Stafford Strategy Development 1977-1978
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Issue research 1977-1978
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Briefing material prepared by Rick Stafford and researchers 1977-1978
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Section: Research System
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Correspondence from Rick Stafford requesting research materials 1977-1978
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Preliminary filing system categories October 1, 1977 and November 21, 1977
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Filing system categories and later revisions December 23, 1977
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Subject directory for filing system and dated additions February 6, 1978 - September 1, 1978
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Subject directory and updates: index to Pittsburgh office filing system 1977-1978
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Memoranda and notes from Rick Stafford and Thornburgh to research volunteers regarding background papers 1977-1978
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Rick Stafford's calendar and Thornburgh's annotated long range schedules 1977
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Rick Stafford's agendas, goals, organization, to do lists, drafts and task forces 1977-1978
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Research and development services and products by Rick Stafford: Outlines and formats 1977-1978
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Research Department/Information Service responsibilities memo from Edith Souder 1977-1978
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Research effort: Pittsburgh office guides to issues, assignment logs 1977-1978
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Rick Stafford notes regarding research meetings at Thornburgh's home June, 1978
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Rick Stafford's notes regarding research meetings 1977-1978
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Questions and answers for candidates for primary response book 1978
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Correspondence regarding offers of help with research 1977-1978
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Box 81
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Research memoranda from Bruce Weinrod to Thornburgh June, 1977 - July, 1977
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"A Suggested Research Approach for Richard L. Thornburgh, Republican Candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania," by Michael A. Poling September 1, 1977
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Section: Issues
Section: Abortion
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3 |
Correspondence and newsletters 1977-1978
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Material from the Pro-Life Federation 1977-1978
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Section: Aging
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5 |
Correspondence and memoranda 1977-1978
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Section: Agriculture
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6 |
Land policy program for Pennsylvania by the Office of State Planning and Development March, 1978
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Memoranda 1977-1978
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Section: Arts
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8 |
Correspondence, memoranda, and background research 1977-1978
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Section: Attorney General
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9 |
Articles and editorials 1977- 1978
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Section: Blacks and Minorities
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10 |
Spanish speaking community 1977-1978
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Correspondence and memoranda 1977-1978
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Analysis of Minority Business Program and Department of Commerce from Mark Lewis September 21, 1978
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"People" power and EMAK group material from Morgan Doughton October, 1978
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Memoranda, platform material, statistics, positions 1977-1978
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Campaign meetings, notes, lists January, 1978-August, 1978
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Section: Budgets and Taxes
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16 |
Butera positions 1977-1978
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Budget reform position papers from Raymond Pepe, Walt Plosila, Stumpf, Lopus September, 1976-June, 1978
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Platform proposals; Michel on PA budget; budget priorities, Dempster statistics 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania taxes 1977-1978
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Correspondence, brochures, articles, clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Crime/Corruption
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21 |
Corruption and public officials in Pennsylvania 1977-1978
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"Report to Senator Richard Tilghman, Chairman of Senate Minority Appropriations Committee," revised edition, regarding political corruption in state government 1974
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Background papers regarding crime and public safety 1977-1978
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Articles written by Clifford Karchmer and Marilyn Walsh 1977 -1978
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Pennsylvania Crime Commission: correspondence and notes 1977-1978
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Section: Drugs and Alcohol
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Correspondence, memoranda, and background research 1977-1978
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Section: Economy
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Platform outlines of problems and proposals 1977-1978
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Box 82
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Tourism, housing, and neighborhood revitalization 1977-1978
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Steel and coal 1977-1978
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Business climate 1977-1978
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Facts, notes, outlines, problem statements and goals 1977-1978
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Background reports including Pennsylvania Industrial Development Association material from Victor Diehm 1977-1978
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"Growth and Balance: the States' Views," White House Conference on Balanced National Growth and Economic Development 1977-1978
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"The Vital Impact of Travel on Economy of Pennsylvania," by PA Travel Industry Advisory Council 1977-1978
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Section: Education
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House of Representatives research memos 1977-1978
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"The Financing of Higher Education by Commonwealth" by Mike Myers 1977-1978
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Correspondence, clippings, and memos 1977-1978
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Basic and higher education 1977-1978
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Research and surveys 1977-1978
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Platform binder material 1977-1978
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Section: Efficiency in State Government
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Memos, recommendations, and clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Energy/Public Utilities Commission
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Staff reports and suggested programs 1977-1978
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Out of office reports and clippings 1977-1978
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Background reports on Governor's Energy Council, Governor's Science Advisory Commission, Pennsylvania State University, League of Women Voters, and 1977 Power Conference 1977-1978
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Section: Environment
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Staff reports, background reports, and clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Governor's Review of Government Management
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The Governor's Review 1972
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The Governor's Review (two copies) (annotated) 1975
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Box 83
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Analyses of Government Review 1972 1977-1978
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Analyses of Government Review 1975 1977-1978
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Section: Gun Control
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Correspondence October, 1977-May, 1978
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Correspondence May-November, 1978
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Articles and research 1968-4978
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Clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Health/Mental Health and Retardation
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Staff memos and reports (Pennhurst) 1977-1978
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Costs/Medicaid 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council: Research for questionnaire 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania Psychiatric Society Reports 1977-1978
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Housing and construction 1977-1978
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Human services and welfare 1977-1978
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Section: Jones Commission
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Report on Governor's Study on Public Employee Relations 1977-1978
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Testimony on Act 195 submitted by the Pennsylvania State Education Association and information on Act 111 1977-1978
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Section: Justice
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Merit Selection for Judges 1977-1978
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Governor's Justice Commission 1977-1978
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Articles 1977-1978
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Section: Labor
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Prevailing Wage Tax, Injunctions, and MILRITE 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania State Government Employment 1977-1978
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Department of Labor and Industry research, Thornburgh's notes, and department brochures 1977
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Section: Legislative Reports and Statistics
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League of Women Voters, Republican Minority (Hager), MacNett letter June, 1978
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Section: Liquor
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Correspondence and reports 1977-1978
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Section: Multiple Issues
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23 |
Reports, memos, and clippings by Plosila and others 1977-1978
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Section: Pennsylvania Facts and Statistics
Box 84
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Research and Memoranda 1977-1978
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Section: Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Council
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Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Council 1977-1978
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Section: Pennsylvania Problems
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Thornburgh's notes on the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation Meeting with the President October, 1977
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Pennsylvania Statistical Digests 1977-1978
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Northeast Pennsylvania Issues 1977-1978
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Northwest Pennsylvania Issues 1977-1978
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Southeast Pennsylvania Issues (Bodine Issue Seminars) 1977-1978
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Columns by William Ecenbarger of United Press International (UPI) regarding Pennsylvania problems 1970-1978
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Section: Philadelphia
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Correspondence 1977-1978
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Primary research by Bea Cromwell 1977-1978
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Reports and annotated articles 1977-1978
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Mayor Frank Rizzo 1977-1978
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Staff memos and briefing 1977-1978
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Urban gardening 1977-1978
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Memoranda and reports 1977-1978
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Articles and newspaper clippings (annotated) 1977-1978
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Section: Pittsburgh
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"A Decade in Retrospect," Pennsylvania Economy League Report 1977
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Section: Platform
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"Republican White Papers: Briefing Papers on State Government in Pennsylvania," prepared by House Research Staff for Legislative Candidates June, 1978
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Binder research 1977-1978
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Republican platforms: 1962-1974 1977-1978
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"Common Sense and Clean Government for a Change in Pennsylvania: a Republican Proposal," by Republican State Committee of PA 1978
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Section: Regulation
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Insurance 1977-1978
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Public Utilities Commission and Banking 1977-1978
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Section: Public Utilities Commission/Banking
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Background Research 1978
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Section: Shapp Record
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Thornburgh/Scranton spending cap plan 1978
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Editorials and responses to Thornburgh/Scranton spending cap July, 1978-September, 1978
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Box 85
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Memos, notes, reports, and information regarding Proposition 13 1977-1978
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Other Pennsylvania proposals 1977-1978
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Clippings 1977-1978
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Newsletters 1977-1978
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Reports and annotated articles 1977-1978
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Section: Tax Limitation
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Allegheny Valley Expressway 1977-1978
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Bridges 1977-1978
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Correspondence 1977-1978
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Mass transportation 1977-1978
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Pennsylvania aviation 1977-1978
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PennDOT finances 1977-1978
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"Macing and Extortion in the PA Department of Transportation," prepared by the PA Crime Commission July, 1978
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Reports, notes, and articles 1977-1978
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Safety 1977-1978
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Turnpike 1977-1978
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Waterways 1977-1978
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Transit research, PAT, SEPTA, and other transit 1977-1978
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Section: Unemployment Compensation
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Memoranda and articles 1977-1978
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Section: Veterans
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Background Research 1977-1978
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Section: Women's Issues
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Memoranda and correspondence 1977-1978
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Section: Workmen's Compensation
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Memoranda and articles 1977-1978
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Section: Youth
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Correspondence and reports 1977-1978
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Section: Background Binders
Box 86
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Index for issue background binders 1977-1978
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Issue background binder no. 1 1977-1978
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Issue background binder no. 2 1977-1978
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State government binder by department 1977-1978
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State issue background binder 1977-1978
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Staff notes on issue research 1977-1978
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Post-election policy binder 1978
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Republican State Committee platform 1978
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Subseries 6. Opposition Research
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Scope and Content Notes: The Opposition Research section is arranged in three groups, as follows: 1978 Gubernatorial and Lieutenant Governor Candidates; Pennsylvania Politicians; and Other Pennsylvania Politicians. Folders are arranged by the name of the politician or candidate. Much of the material here consists of newspaper clippings and the date range is 1977 -1978, though some material dates back to the late 1960s depending on the politician's career. Annotations by Thornburgh are evident throughout these materials.
The 1978 Gubernatorial and Lieutenant Governor Candidates section is organized by candidate. The bulk of the material pertains to Democrat gubernatorial candidate, Pete Flaherty, Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1970 to 1977. For all candidates the files include newspaper clippings, but also, for example: biographical sketches, campaign literature, reports, Thornburgh staff research, and press releases. In addition to Pete Flaherty, these files include the other major Democrat and Republican figures that ran in the '78 gubernatorial primary. Candidates for Lieutenant Governor include William W. Scranton, III (R) and Robert P. Casey (D).
A note to the researcher: you will see the name Robert P. Casey twice in this section. In an unusual circumstance, two men with the identical name ran for office in the Primary. The "real" Bob Casey ran for Governor and the other for Lieutenant Governor, capitalizing on the name and reputation of former Auditor General Casey, who opposed Pete Flaherty in the primary, and who years later was a successful candidate for Governor in '86. The Thornburgh campaign successfully identified the '78 Lieutenant Governor candidate, Robert P. Casey, as the "wrong Bob Casey." The endorsement of Thornburgh/Scranton by high school teacher Casey's school newspaper, the Taylor Allderdice "Forward," was a notable campaign event which generated considerable media coverage across the state in the final weeks before the election.
The Pennsylvania Politicians section include some major Pennsylvania political players, who may have considered running for governor or were thought likely to run, but didn't. The bulk of these materials are newspaper clippings but also included are newsletters and campaign literature.
The Other Pennsylvania Politicians section is arranged alphabetically. Politicians included here were active figures in Commonwealth politics, whether currently campaigning for public office, or not. The materials collected vary from person to person but primarily consist of newspaper clippings.
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Section: Candidates for Governor
Section: Pete Flaherty (D) Candidate Gubernatorial Race, 1978"
Box 87
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The research effort regarding Flaherty's record by Thornburgh staff member Tom Darr and volunteers 1977-1978
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Biographical and personal 1977-1978
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Nancy Flaherty (wife) 1977-1978
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Jim Flaherty (brother) 1977-1978
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City Council Record 1977-1978
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1969 Mayor Campaign 1977-1978
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Mayor of Pittsburgh, statistics, problems, reports 1977-1978
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Political analysis 1977-1978
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Population figures for the City of Pittsburgh during Flaherty's first term as the Mayor of Pittsburgh 1977-1978
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City of Pittsburgh Bond Ratings 1977-1978
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Pittsburgh economy and business 1977-1978
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Employment in Pittsburgh 1977-1978
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Pittsburgh finances 1977-1978
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City pensions 1977-1978
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Blacks 1977-1978
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Education 1977-1978
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Emergency medical services 1977-1978
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Fire insurance rating 1977-1978
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Housing record 1977-1978
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Human services 1977-1978
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Juvenile Justice Center 1977-1978
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Labor 1977-1978
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Box 88
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Senior citizens 1977-1978
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Transportation: Roads and inland waterways 1977-1978
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Pittsburgh bridges 1977-1978
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East Street 1977-1978
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Condition of city parking garages 1977-1978
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Lawsuit with Allegheny Contracting Industries 1977-1978
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Pittsburgh Convention Center 1977-1978
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Opposition to programs and ideas 1977-1978
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U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing on nomination of Thornburgh as Assistant Attorney General June 17, 1975
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U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing on nomination of Flaherty as Deputy Attorney General March 22, 1977
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Flaherty as attorney general 1977-1978
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Flaherty's addresses and press breakfasts as Deputy Attorney General 1977-1978
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Mayor Flaherty's appointments to City of Pittsburgh positions and lists of his supporters and non-supporters in Pittsburgh government 1977-1978
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Flaherty's relationship with the Democratic Party 1977-1978
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Quotes of Mayor Richard Caliguiri, Democrat, City of Pittsburgh regarding Flaherty 1973-1978
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Flaherty's Platform Positions 1977-1978
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Campaign commercials 1977-1978
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Contributor lists 1977-1978
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Flaherty campaign finances 1977-1978
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Editorials 1977-1978
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Composite of editorials and statements 1977-1978
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"Facts you should know about Pete Flaherty," produced by Democrats for Thornburgh-Scranton 1977-1978
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"The Flaherty Myth," Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania 1977-1978
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Background on Flaherty in preparation for debate 1977-1978
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Articles and clippings regarding Flaherty in preparation for debate 1977-1978
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Campaign statements 1977-1978
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Transcripts of radio and public appearances 1977-1978
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Flaherty's Opinion on the Idea of a Popularly Elected Attorney General 1977-1978
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Box 89
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Eugene Atkinson and Harvey Thieman, Pennsylvania Politicians, and their connections to Flaherty 1977-1978
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Thornburgh Staff Research on Flaherty for Campaign Strategy 1977-1978
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"Statistical Report," by the Pittsburgh Department of Police 1976-1977
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"Toward a Safer Community," Governor's Justice Commission, Allegheny Regional Planning Council 1977-1978
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Report of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development 1956, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975
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"Housing Need and Rehabilitation in Pittsburgh," report by Carnegie Mellon University, School of Urban and Public Affairs May, 1975
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Reports on Pennsylvania Southwest Associations 1974-1975
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Opposition research binder on Flaherty and Casey, part 1 1977-1978
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Opposition research binder on Flaherty and Casey, part 2 1977-1978
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Opposition research binder on Flaherty and Casey (partial) 1977-1978
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"Sewage System: Plan and Program, City of Pittsburgh," by the Department of City Planning and the Department of Public Works January, 1970
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"Report of the Housing Inadequacies Task Force to the Reappraisal and Development Commission" May 17, 1971
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Box 90
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John F. Casey Company and Port Authority of Allegheny County vs. Pete F. Flaherty, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Court of Common Pleas, Docket No. 3676 January 6, 1972
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John F. Casey Company and Port Authority of Allegheny County vs. Pete F. Flaherty, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Court of Common Pleas, Docket No. 3676 January 6, 1972
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"Reorganization Advisory Committee Report to the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education, part 1" (regarding Flaherty and education) October 24, 1972
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"Toward a Living Renaissance: a Report of the Allegheny County Human Service Commission" November, 1974
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"The Fiscal Condition of the City of Pittsburgh, 1969-1976" by Michael L. Myers, Research Analyst 1969-1976
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"1976 Six Year Development Program of the City of Pittsburgh," City of Pittsburgh, Pete Flaherty, Mayor (annotated) 1976
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"Comprehensive Six-Year Development Program," City of Pittsburgh, Pete Flaherty, Mayor (annotated) 1976
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"1977-1982 Proposed Program, City of Pittsburgh," Richard S. Caliguiri, Mayor August, 1977
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"Six Year Development Program, City of Pittsburgh," Richard S. Caliguiri, Mayor 1977
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"A Decade in Retrospect: a Review of Pittsburgh's Fiscal Experience," by the Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc. 1968-1978
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"Performance Evaluation Community Development Block Grant Program, City of Pittsburgh," by the Housing Department, Urban League of Pittsburgh April, 1978
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"Bridge Closing Impact Study," by the Port Authority of Allegheny County June, 1978
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"Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: an Investment Research Report," by Butcher and Singer, Inc. 1978
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Clippings 1965-1974
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Box 91
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1-18 |
Clippings 1974-November, 1978
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Section: Robert Butera ( R ) Candidate Gubernatorial Primary, 1978"
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19 |
Campaign brochures, invitations, newsletters and speeches 1977-1978
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20 |
Thornburgh's staff research 1977-1978
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Campaign contributions: fiscal disclosure 1977-1978
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Clippings and news service lists 1977-1978
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Box 92
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Opposition research and analyses by Thornburgh Staff 1977-1978
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Summary of information on Robert Butera 1977-1978
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"Butera For Governor" Committee and Campaign Literature 1977-1978
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4 |
Biographies, research and clippings 1977-1978
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House of Representatives: bills 1977-1978
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6-19 |
Clippings 1962-1976
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Section: Arlen Specter ( R ) Candidate Gubernatorial Primary, 1978"
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20 |
Campaign literature, platform, newsletters, and memos 1977-1978
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Correspondence with Thornburgh and Thornburgh's staff memos 1977-1978
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Opposition research by Thornburgh Staff 1977-1978
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Press releases and advertisements 1977-1978
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News service lists and clippings 1965-1978
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Box 93
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Clippings regarding Specter's politics 1967
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Clippings regarding mayoral candidacy 1969-1970
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Clippings 1968-1978
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Gubernatorial race: candidate profile and updates 1978
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Gubernatorial primary: clippings 1978
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Section: Henry Hager ( R ) Candidate Gubernatorial Primary, 1978"
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Biographical material, newsletters, speeches 1977-1978
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17 |
News clippings service lists and clippings January, 1978-May, 1978
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18-19 |
Clippings 1977-1978
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Section: David Marston ( R ) Candidate Gubernatorial Primary, 1978"
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20 |
Biographical material, memos and correspondence 1977-1978
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21 |
News service lists, clippings and editorials 1976-1978
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Box 94
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1-7 |
Clippings 1972-1978
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8 |
Clippings regarding statements by Marston 1977-1978
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Clippings regarding editorials 1977-1978
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Section: Ernest Kline (D) Candidate Gubernatorial Primary, 1978"
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10 |
Biography and Clippings 1969-1970
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11-17 |
Clippings 1969-1978
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Section: Robert P. Casey (D) Candidate Gubernatorial Primary, 1978"
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18 |
Speech, brochures, newsletters, news service lists, clippings 1970-1978
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Clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Andrew Watson ( R ) Candidate Gubernatorial Primary, 1978"
Box 95
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1 |
Clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Alvin Joseph Jacobsen ( R ) Candidate Gubernatorial Primary, 1978"
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Clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
Section: William Scranton, III ( R ) Candidate Lieutenant Governor Race, 1978"
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Thornburgh's staff research and memos 1977-1978
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Documents for Thornburgh's staff research 1977-1978
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Biographies and brochures 1977-1978
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Platform and campaign material 1977-1978
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News releases, responses and speech drafts 1977-1978
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Filing of primary campaign expenditures and contributions 1977-1978
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Post Gazette editorial board with Casey October 4, 1978
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Briefing for Roy Fox Show with Casey October 10, 1978
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12 |
News service lists, clippings September, 1977-August, 1978
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13 |
Clippings September 1, 1978-November 9, 1978
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Section: Robert P. Casey (D) Candidate Lieutenant Governor Race, 1978"
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14 |
Research prepared by Nancy Watson 1977-1978
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15 |
Scranton/Casey name phenomenon 1977-1978
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Background, clippings 1977-1978
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News service lists and clippings May 17, 1978-November 4, 1978
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18 |
Clippings 1977-1978
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19 |
Casey/Scranton clippings 1977-1978
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Section: Pennsylvania Politicians
Section: H. John Heinz, III "
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22 |
Clippings 1976-1978
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Section: Frank L. Rizzo
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23 |
Clippings and campaign literature 1975-1978
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Section: Richard S. Schweiker
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Clippings and senate newsletters 1969-1978
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Jim Seif application correspondence December, 1969-January, 1970
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Section: Milton J. Shapp
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26 |
Clippings 1975-1978
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27 |
Presentation by the Staff of the Senate Minority Appropriations Committee July 11, 1977
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Section: Other Pennsylvania Politicians
Box 96
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1 |
Peter Atigan 1977-1978
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2 |
Al Benedict 1977-1978
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3 |
James Carter 1977-1978
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4 |
William Clinger, Jr. 1977-1978
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5 |
William Coleman 1977-1978
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John Dellafina 1977-1978
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Charles Dougherty 1977-1978
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8 |
Emmet Fitzpatrick 1977-1978
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9 |
George Gekas 1977-1978
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10 |
Helen Gillette 1977-1978
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11 |
Bill Goodling 1977-1978
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12 |
K. Leroy Irvis 1977-1978
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Donald Jameson 1977-1978
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14 |
Wayne Kelly 1977-1978
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William Klenk 1977-1978
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Franklin Kury 1977-1978
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Thomas Leonard 1977-1978
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18 |
Ronald Lench 1977-1978
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19 |
James McGregor 1977-1978
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20 |
William Moorehead 1977-1978
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21 |
W. Crawford, Murdock 1977-1978
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22 |
Gary Myers 1977-1978
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23 |
Thomas Nolan 1977-1978
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24 |
Robert Peirce 1977-1978
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Bud Shuster 1977-1978
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26 |
William Spingler 1977-1978
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27 |
Richard Sprague 1977-1978
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28 |
Dennis Stevens 1977-1978
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29 |
Delores Tucker 1977-1978
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30 |
Bob Walker 1977-1978
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31 |
Pete Wambach 1977-1978
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32 |
Jennifer Wesner 1977-1978
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33 |
Faith Whittlesey 1977-1978
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Primary/Republicans: comparison of positions 1977-1978
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35 |
Consumer Party 1978
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36 |
Socialists Workers Party 1978
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37 |
Lieutenant Governor candidates 1978
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38 |
Candidates for General Assembly 1978
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39 |
Candidates for State Senate 1978
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40 |
Candidates for Congress 1978
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Subseries 7. Campaign Memoranda and Planning Documents
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Scope and Content Notes: The valuable files grouped here contain materials that Thornburgh kept close at hand during the campaign. They include campaign planning and strategy documents from outside consultants, which are particularly interesting since they date early in 1978 when the campaign was just taking shape. Also notable are the media planning documents from Garth Associates and Bailey, Deardourff, both of whom participated significantly in the campaign media effort. There are name files regarding politicians, polls, and polling results. Significant communication during the campaign and among staff was via memoranda that relate interestingly to campaign planning and organization as well as to other active political figures.
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Section: Planning Documents
Box 97
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1 |
Campaign Staff, lists, position descriptions, charts 1977-1978
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2 |
Garth Associates to Rick Stafford, research plan and clippings January 16, 1978
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3 |
Bailey, Deardourff and Associates, Inc. correspondence to staff, regarding campaign plans 1977-1978
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4 |
Eddie Mahe Correspondence to staff and memo: "Thoughts on Organization" 1977-1978
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1978 Campaign Plan for Richard L. Thornburgh, Campaign for the Governor of Pennsylvania, Submitted by Eddie Mahe, Jr. February 8, 1978
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6 |
POLITICON: Robert J. Colonna, National Direct Mail Services, Inc., correspondence from Colonna to Thornburgh 1977
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7 |
The Agency, correspondence from Harkins and Uhre to Thornburgh 1977
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8 |
Larry Dunn, "Proposed Campaign Plan to Elect Governor Thornburgh" 1977
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9 |
V. Lance Tarrance and Associates, "Research Design for 1978 Governor's Race" September, 1977
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10 |
Patrick H. Caddell, "Working paper on Political Strategy" December 10, 1976
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11 |
Michael A. Poling, "Suggested Research Approach" September 1, 1977
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12 |
Time Allocation, memos of Jay Waldman (JCW) and Jim Seif (JMS) to Thornburgh 1977
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| Folder |
13 |
Republican National Committee research manuals: opposition research and campaign research techniques October, 1969
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Section: Staff Memoranda
| Folder |
14 |
From Paul Critchlow 1977-1978
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| Folder |
15 |
From Pat Crawford July 28, 1978-September 25, 1978
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16 |
From Jim Seif (JMS) April 27, 1977-October 22, 1978
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17 |
To Jim Seif (JMS) from Thornburgh (RLT) December 7, 1977-August 29, 1978
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18 |
Waldman memoranda, Primary election 1977-1978
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| Folder |
19 |
Waldman memoranda, General election 1978
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| Folder |
20 |
Thornburgh binder of memoranda, General election 1978
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Box 98
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1 |
From Rick Stafford (RAS) November 25, 1977-June 2, 1978
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2 |
To Rick Stafford (RAS) from Thornburgh (RLT) September 20, 1977-September 6, 1978
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3 |
Rick Stafford (RAS) notes 1977-1978
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4 |
From Thornburgh (RLT) "to file" May 9, 1977-July 24, 1978
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From Thornburgh (RLT) to various staff members September 6, 1977-September 18, 1978
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To Jay Waldman (JCW) from Thornburgh (RLT) November 30, 1977-June 13, 1978
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Regarding Schweiker October 11, 1977-January 11, 1978
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Regarding Specter October 11, 1977-January 28, 1978
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From other staff members: John Thornburgh (JKT), Murray Dickman (MGD) (polls), John Kelly, Bob Antonelli, John Casey, H. W. Turner, Ginny Thornburgh (VJT), Rodger Morrow, Tom Darr, and Bill Scranton (WWSIII) January 5, 1978-September 14, 1978
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Subseries 8. Campaign Name Files
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Scope and Content Notes: These files contain correspondence, clippings, and other material pertaining to individuals that were of particular interest during the campaign. There is an interesting mix of names from President Carter, to Governors Scranton and Shapp, to Tony Grosso, a racketeer Thornburgh had previously convicted and who now claimed to support his candidacy. Grosso's campaign "participation" was inappropriate and alarming but peculiarly colorful.
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10 |
Bob Butera 1977-1978
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11 |
President Jimmy Carter 1977-1978
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| Folder |
12 |
Joseph Cosetti 1977-1978
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| Folder |
13 |
Pete Flaherty 1977-1978
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| Folder |
14 |
President Gerald Ford 1977-1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Tony Grosso 1977-1978
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| Folder |
16 |
Henry Hager 1977-1978
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17 |
Senator John Heinz 1976-1978
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| Folder |
18 |
Elsie Hillman 1977-1978
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19 |
Jim Knepper 1977-1978
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| Folder |
20 |
Bert Lance 1977-1978
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Box 99
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1 |
Drew Lewis 1977-1978
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2 |
David Marston 1977-1978
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3 |
Judge Frank Montemuro 1977-1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Richard Schweiker 1977-1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Hugh Scott 1977-1978
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6 |
Governor William W. Scranton, Jr. 1977-1978
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7 |
William W. Scranton, III 1977-1978
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8 |
Governor Milton J. Shapp 1977-1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Jim Thompson 1977-1978
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| Folder |
10 |
Other Pennsylvania names 1977-1978
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| Folder |
11 |
Philadelphia names 1977-1978
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| Folder |
12 |
Committee of Seventy 1977-1978
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| Folder |
13 |
GOP Pennsylvania names 1977-1978
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Subseries 9. Dickman Files and Polls
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Scope and Content Notes: These files are those which Murray Dickman (MGD) kept during the campaign. They include polls and polling data, name files, documents relating to the campaign, and election rules and regulations. Even in 1978, polls were a critical component of a successful campaign, which makes these files of particular interest.
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| Folder |
14 |
Campaign and election rules and regulations 1977-1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Organization lists 1977-1978
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| Folder |
16 |
V. Lance Tarrance and Associates, "An Overview of Political Attitudes in Pennsylvania" October, 1977
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| Folder |
17 |
V. Lance Tarrance and Associates, "Pennsylvania Aggregates, Statewide and Republicans Only" October, 1977
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| Folder |
18 |
V. Lance Tarrance and Associates, "Preliminary Cross-tabulation results of Pennsylvania statewide survey" October, 1977
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| Folder |
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Campaign manual for county coordinator 1977-1978
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| Folder |
21 |
Butera, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
22 |
Hager, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
23 |
Marston, Primary January-May, 1978
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Box 100
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1 |
Specter, Primary January-May, 1978
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2 |
Lieutenant Governor candidates, Scranton and Whittlesey, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Events and clippings, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Republican State Committee: correspondence, minutes, and annotated clippings 1970-1976
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| Folder |
5 |
Republican State Committee: correspondence, minutes, and annotated clippings 1977
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| Folder |
6 |
Republican State Committee: correspondence, minutes, and annotated clippings 1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Republican State Committee, address lists and information on individuals 1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Republican Governor's Association: speeches, newsletters, and articles 1977-1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Pennsylvania Teenage Republicans: letters and GOP newsletters (annotated) 1977-1978
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| Folder |
11 |
Polls 1976-1977
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| Folder |
12 |
Philadelphia Mayoral Poll September, 1978
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| Folder |
13 |
Primary Polls 1978
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| Folder |
14 |
General Election Polls 1978
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| Folder |
15 |
"Pennsylvania Statewide Analysis," prepared for the Thornburgh-Scranton for Governor Committee by Market Opinion Polls August-October, 1978
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Subseries 10. Candidate Thornburgh's Files
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Scope and Content Notes: These files are campaign documents kept by Thornburgh. Most all materials have been marked with red pen, typical of Thornburgh's personal annotating. Naturally, the candidate's own files will have particular interest to researchers, especially his record of election results! Included here are Thornburgh's notes from phone conversations, speech notes, his schedules, research on opposition candidates, and other more "personal" ephemera.
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Section: Thornburgh Binders
| Folder |
16 |
Thornburgh (RLT) schedules: Primary January 31, 1978-May 14, 1978
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| Folder |
17 |
Thornburgh (RLT) schedules: General May 31, 1978-election day
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| Folder |
18 |
Republican candidates: Primary January-May, 1978
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Box 101
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1-2 |
Contributors February 21, 1978-November 20, 1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Thornburgh County files 1977-1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Position papers: Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
5-6 |
Pete Flaherty opposition research 1977-1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Policy information, formerly "Promise Binder" December, 1978
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Section: Personal Campaign Files
| Folder |
8 |
Inspirational ideas and quotes 1884-1978
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| Folder |
9 |
"Constitutional Revision in Pennsylvania," inscribed on January 23, 1978 by George D. Wolf 1969
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| Folder |
10 |
"Constitutional Revision in Pennsylvania," gift in 1978 1969
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| Folder |
11 |
"Key to the Keystone State: Pennsylvania," prepared by League of Women Voters 1974
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| Folder |
12 |
FBI Directorship and Thornburgh 1977
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| Folder |
13 |
Articles of interest regarding politics 1977-1978
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| Folder |
14 |
Campaign research 1977-1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Notes and information on Campaign '78 1977-1978
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| Folder |
16 |
Transitions, 1977 and 1978, K&L cards April 1, 1977; January 1, 1979
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| Folder |
17 |
Correspondence, memos, advice, Primary and General 1977-1978
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| Folder |
18 |
"Special Issues" correspondence regarding legal issues and cases 1977-1978
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Box 102
| Folder |
1 |
Business cards 1977-1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Thornburgh telephone memoranda March 28, 1977-October 2, 1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Thornburgh telephone notes and election results by county February 27, 1978-November 9, 1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Thornburgh telephone notes November 9, 1978-March 30, 1979
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| Folder |
5 |
Specter and Thornburgh appearances, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Thornburgh notes, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Thornburgh notes, General June-November, 1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Endorsements, Primary January-May, 1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Endorsements, General June-November, 1978
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10 |
Dickman memo regarding Survey July 18-24, 1978
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11 |
Pete Flaherty opposition research, negative articles and data 1978
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Official election results, 1978 Governor's race vs. 1974 Senate race November 22, 1978
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Election results, unofficial, letters drafted to State Senators and Representatives 1978
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PA Society event during transition, clippings December 10, 1978
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1978 Christmas cards December, 1978
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MacLeod interview with Thornburgh (UPI) 1979
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Subseries 11. Chron Files and News Clippings
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Scope and Content Notes: The 1978 campaign chron files contain news clippings that follow the campaign virtually day by day. They date January, 1977-November 7, 1978, and are arranged chronologically by month and day.
The chron files illuminate the progress of the campaign in great detail, and include for example: event schedules, political issues, debate materials, press releases, and news clippings. There also are brochures, invitations, speech drafts, correspondence, polls and memos throughout. There is a useful alphabetical index to scheduled events at the beginning of this section, listing all the persons and organizations with whom candidate Thornburgh met throughout the campaign. At the end of each month, there also is a folder containing personal schedules of both Ginny Thornburgh and Bill Scranton.
The news clippings are in three sections: Primary Election, General Election, and Post-Election/Transition. These news clippings include those about other candidates as well as Thornburgh/Scranton on the campaign trail and derive from both urban and rural newspapers statewide. The post election clippings cover Republican Party activities, Gettysburg ceremonies honoring Mamie Eisenhower, and items relating to the future Thornburgh administration cabinet and inaugural preparations.
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Section: Chron Files
Box 103
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Index to Schedules 1977-1978
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2 |
November 28, 1976
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3 |
January 24-March 20, 1977
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4 |
March 22, 1977, March 31, 1977
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5-8 |
April 11-26, 1977
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9 |
April 28-May 6, 1977
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10-15 |
May 9-27, 1977
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16 |
May 31-June 5, 1977
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17-20 |
June 6-27, 1977
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21 |
June 27-July 2, 1977
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26-27 |
August 15-31, 1977
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Box 104
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1-3 |
September 1-24, 1977
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4 |
September 25-October 1, 1977
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5-12 |
October, 1977
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13 |
October 30- November 5, 1977
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14-19 |
November,1977
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20 |
November 27- December 3, 1977
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Box 105
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1-5 |
December, 1977
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6-15 |
January, 1978
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16-44 |
February, 1978
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Box 106
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30-46 |
April 1-18, 1978
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Box 107
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1-11 |
April 19-30, 1978
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Box 108
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32-43 |
August 5-21, 1978
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Box 109
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1-10 |
August 22-31, 1978
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11-39 |
September, 1978
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Box 110
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1-31 |
October, 1978
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32-39 |
November, 1978
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40-43 |
Ginny Thornburgh's Schedules February-November, 1978
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44 |
Bill Scranton's Schedules June-November, 1978
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Section: News Clippings
Section: Primary Election
Box 111
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1-9 |
March-December, 1977
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10-19 |
January-April, 1978
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Box 112
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1-2 |
May 1-16, 1978
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Section: General Election
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3-15 |
May 17-July, 1978
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Box 113
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1-14 |
August-October 19, 1978
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Box 114
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1-12 |
October 20-November 7, 1978
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Section: Post-Election
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13-20 |
November 8-24, 1978
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Box 115
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1-11 |
November 25-December, 1978
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Box 116
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1-8 |
January 1-16, 1979
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Section: Ginny Thornburgh
| Folder |
9 |
March, 1978-November, 1978
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Subseries 12. Transition and Inaugural
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Scope and Content Notes: This portion of the collection is comprised of files that cover the Governor-elect's transition period from the general election in November 1978 until the Inauguration in January 1979, the time for what Thornburgh called "administration-building tasks." The contents are organized into seven sections: Election Results; Post Election Mail; "The Transition"; Study Team Organization; Study Team Reports; Cabinet Nominations; and Inaugural.
The election results are detailed and identify the varying regions and constituencies which voted for Thornburgh/Scranton, and evaluations of the results, many with Thornburgh annotations. Also are included field reports from campaign workers around the state. In the next section there is Post Election mail that includes letters and notes of congratulations, offers of help, and correspondence from persons seeking jobs in the new administration.
"The Transition" identifies the specific period of time between the November victory of Governor elect Thornburgh and his subsequent Inauguration in January. This section contains binders of information prepared by the outgoing Shapp administration, plans and security issues, agendas, and lists of Thornburgh's transition team, led by Rick Stafford. The next group, Study Team Organization, has files related to the selection of and schedules for experts to come and evaluate departments and issues and prioritize concerns for the incoming administration. Their Study Team Reports follow.
A key additional responsibility of the transition team was assistance with the challenging process of identifying potential cabinet members for the Thornburgh administration. There were many suggestions, recommendations and research made available for consideration by Governor-elect Thornburgh in this all-important task.
The final section specifically relates to the Inaugural, the plans, celebrations and myriad of arrangements. Materials for example include: memos, schedules, invitations, events, Ginny Thornburgh's Inaugural file, a family inaugural scrapbook by Ann Thornburgh, and ephemera. Included, too, is a volume of photographs from the Inaugural and related events, published subsequently by the Republican Party. After the thrills and joys of the Inaugural, the new Governor was ready!
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Section: Election Results
Box 117
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1 |
Primary Election Results 1978
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2 |
1978 Republican State Committee of PA Post Primary Statistics by County 1978
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3 |
County Results-Primary 1978 1978
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"Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Elections and Commissions, Primary Election '78 - Official Results" by Barton A. Fields, Secretary of Commonwealth July 31, 1978
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5 |
General Election Results and Official Certificate of Election 1978-1979
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6 |
Murray Dickman Post Election Results November 22, 1978
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7 |
Post election field reports by Kit Donahue, et al November-December, 1978
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8 |
Registered Pennsylvania Voters 1978
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9 |
PA State Legislative and Senatorial campaigns 1978
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10 |
U.S. Congressional Races 1978
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| Folder |
11 |
Pre 1978 Election Results (annotated by Thornburgh and staff) 1978
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Section: Post Election Mail
Section: Primary
Box 118
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1 |
Memo regarding post election Mail Handling system December 18, 1978
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2-5 |
Letters of congratulations to Thornburgh (including replies) May-July, 1978
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6 |
Letters of congratulations to Ginny Thornburgh (including replies) May, 1978
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7 |
Letters of congratulations to PA Legislature June 8 -15, 1978
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8 |
Letters of congratulations including offers of help May-June, 1978
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Section: General
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9 |
Mailgrams November 8, 1978
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10 |
Name List of Congratulatory Correspondence November, 1978
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11-12 |
Letters addressed to "Dick and Ginny" November, 1978
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13 |
Cards addressed to "Dick and Ginny" November, 1978
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14 |
Personal Congratulations November, 1978
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15 |
Correspondences with special enclosures November 8, 1978-January 4, 1979
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16 |
Congratulatory Telegrams November 8, 1978
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17 |
Thank you letters to volunteers November-December, 1978
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Box 119
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1-2 |
Correspondence November-December, 1978
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3 |
Letters, mailgrams and telegrams November-December, 1978
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4 |
Christmas cards and congratulations November-December, 1978
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5 |
Federal Officeholders, Governors, and Presidents November, 1978
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6 |
State Senators November, 1978
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7 |
State Representatives November, 1978
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8 |
Judges November, 1978
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9 |
Municipal and County Officials November, 1978
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10 |
Newspaper editors and media persons November, 1978
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11 |
State Committee November, 1978
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12 |
County Chairman and Committees November, 1978
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13 |
Local Committees November, 1978
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14 |
GOP and Thornburgh Organizations (African American, Women, Youth) November, 1978
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15 |
Congratulations with Enclosed Contributions October-December, 1978
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16 |
Names for Study Teams and Transition November-December, 1978
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17-18 |
General Offers of Help November-December, 1978
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19 |
Correspondence from State Officials and Secretaries November 10-December 1, 1978
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20 |
Constituent letters of congratulations with subject concerns November, 1977-December, 1978
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Box 120
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1 |
Letters Thornburgh sent to supporters (name and address lists included) November, 1978
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2 |
Letters to union members thanking them for notes of congratulations November-December, 1978
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3 |
Chamber of Commerce December 6, 1978
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4 |
Organizations November-December, 1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Special Interest Groups November-December, 1978
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6 |
Correspondences to Ginny October-December, 1978
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Section: The Transition
| Folder |
7 |
Copies of Mail Sent to Transition Team regarding issues and offers of help November, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
8 |
Governor Shapp transition binder, Government Operations November, 1978
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9 |
Governor Shapp transition binder, "Government Operations," prepared for Governor-elect Thornburgh November, 1978
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| Folder |
10 |
Plans and Memos December 27, 1978
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| Folder |
11 |
New York Times Economic Magazine advertisement by the Pennsylvania Department of Commerce December 7, 1978
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12 |
Security Information undated
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13 |
Transition Team Members November 30, 1978-January 1, 1979
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14 |
Meeting Notes/Agendas November, 1978-February, 1979
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15 |
Staff Memos November-December, 1978
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16 |
Budget/Expenses June, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
17 |
Schedule Matters and Invitations November, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
18 |
Governor's Office: Organizational outline (annotated) undated
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Section: Study Team Organization
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19 |
Study Team Name Lists and Job Descriptions November, 1978-February, 1979
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| Folder |
20 |
Agriculture November, 1978-February, 1979
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| Folder |
21 |
Commerce/Banking/Insurance/Securities Commission August, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
22 |
Energy/Environment November, 1978-December, 1978
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| Folder |
23 |
Labor and Industry October, 1977-January, 1979
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| Folder |
24 |
Personnel May-December, 1978
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| Folder |
25 |
Personnel: Letters and Memos regarding labor and public employee issues December, 1978
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| Folder |
26 |
Community Affairs: Historical and Museum, Arts, PPTN November, 1978
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27 |
Health, Welfare and Drug Abuse and Aging March-December, 1978
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| Folder |
28 |
Education: PHEAA, PHEFA, School Building Authority, State Tax Equal November-December, 1978
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| Folder |
29 |
Transportation: Highways and Bridges and PA Turnpike December, 1978
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| Folder |
30 |
Justice: State Police, Civil Defense, Military Affairs, Probation and Parole, H.R.C., Judicial Branch November 13, 1978
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Box 121
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1 |
Finance & Budget 1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Revenue and Budget Transition Memos November-December, 1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Revenue and Budget Memo regarding Deficiency in Governor's Office Appropriation December 27, 1978
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| Folder |
4 |
PA Commission for Women November 21, 1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Rick A. Stafford (RAS) Notes 1977-1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Rick A. Stafford (RAS) Daily Log November 11, 1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Daily Staff Log (phone log) November-December, 1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Phone Logs November 9, 1978
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| Folder |
9 |
Thornburgh's phone call notations (annotations) November-December 1978
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| Folder |
10 |
Governor's Review of Government Management, Inc. February-August, 1975
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| Folder |
11 |
PA Public Television Proposal: "Transition: A Governor Takes Office" September, 1978-February, 1979
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| Folder |
12 |
Rick A. Stafford (RAS) Plans and Notes November, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
13 |
Letters, Memos, Articles (annotated) November, 1978-December, 1979
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| Folder |
14 |
Correspondence to Thornburgh Governor Elect re study teams November-December, 1978
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| Folder |
15 |
Shapp Letters regarding Judicial Appointment (including Governor Elect's response) December, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
16 |
Former Governor Leader Administration Transition Reports and news releases 1955-1958
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| Folder |
17 |
Clips from AP and UPI December, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
18 |
Clips - Editorials December, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
19 |
Clips- By Newspaper or Region December, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
20 |
Employee "Package" for Governor undated
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| Folder |
21 |
Memo regarding Public School Employer Retirement System December 19, 1978
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| Folder |
22 |
Federal Funding Report of Region III Federal Regional Council November 18, 1978
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| Folder |
23 |
Transition Briefing Paper on Pennsylvania by Mid-Atlantic Federal Regional Council January, 1979
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Section: Study Team Reports
Box 122
| Folder |
1 |
Agriculture October-December, 1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Budget November 28, 1978-December 22, 1978
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| Folder |
3 |
Commerce & Business (annotated) December, 1978
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| Folder |
4 |
Community Affairs (annotated) December 21, 1978
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| Folder |
5 |
Education March, 1976-November, 1978
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| Folder |
6 |
Education October, 1977-December, 1978
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| Folder |
7 |
Environment: Transition Draft Report-revision December 28, 1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Environment: Goals and Report to Transition Team December, 1978
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| Folder |
9-10 |
Environment-DER (Department of Environmental Resources) (annotated) December 13-18, 1978
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| Folder |
11 |
Justice December 20, 1978
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| Folder |
12-13 |
Labor and Industry (annotated) December, 1978
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Box 123
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1 |
Personnel (annotated) December 8, 1978
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| Folder |
2 |
Transportation (annotated) December 15, 1978
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| Folder |
3-4 |
Welfare & Health (annotated) August-December, 1978
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Section: Cabinet Nominations
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5-7 |
Cabinet Recommendations October-December, 1978
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| Folder |
8 |
Cabinet Nominations November 4, 1978-January 5, 1979
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| Folder |
9 |
Cabinet appointments: clippings January 1979
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| Folder |
10 |
Robert Wilburn: Speech to Indiana County Chamber of Commerce November 8, 1978
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Section: Inaugural
| Folder |
11 |
Correspondence and memos December, 1978
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| Folder |
12 |
Press arrangements, advisories schedules and news release December, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
13 |
Inauguration Oath of Office memo December 13, 1978
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| Folder |
14 |
Inaugural Committee Press Kit January, 1979
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| Folder |
15 |
Inaugural Day schedules, events, speech January 16, 1979
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| Folder |
16 |
Clippings January 17-18, 1979
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| Folder |
17 |
Inaugural headlines and activities compiled by Ann Thornburgh January, 1979
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| Folder |
18 |
Inaugural related ephemera and invitations January, 1979
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| Folder |
19 |
Ginny Thornburgh's Inaugural File January, 1979
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| Folder |
20 |
Post Inaugural Scheduling November, 1978-January, 1979
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| Folder |
21 |
Inaugural Book: "Inauguration Day 1979" January, 1979
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