Guide to the Thomas F. Lamb Papers, 1968-1974 AIS.1975.09
Arrangement
Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Thomas F. Lamb Papers
Creator
Lamb, Thomas F.
Collection Number
AIS.1975.09
Extent
5 Linear Feet(4 boxes)
Date
1968-1974
Abstract
The collection of Thomas F. Lamb documents his political career as a Pennsylvania State Senator. The collection consists of general correspondence with constituents and records and correspondence relating to the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission, 1971-1973.
Language
English
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Author
Archives Service Center Staff. Revisions occurred to the finding aid as a part of the encoding process on April 10, 2003.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System Archives & Special Collections Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman) Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Biography
Thomas F. Lamb was born on October 22, 1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of James and Agnes Dunne Lamb. He attended St. James Elementary and High School and then went on to graduate from Duquesne University (B.A.) and Duquesne University Law School (LL.B.). Prior to his political career, Lamb served as Lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War II. He is a member of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Lamb was also a member of many community organizations, which include Knights of Columbus, American Legion, V.F.W., and Knights of Equity. On October 5, 1957, he married Barbara Joyce and together they had four children, Thomas, James, Michael, and Barbara.
Lamb was elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1958-1964. During his appointment to the House, Lamb was influential in making the University of Pittsburgh, which was nearing bankruptcy, a state-related institution. In 1966 he was elected to the 42nd district of the State Senate and was re-elected in 1970, in which he served until 1974. As the Democratic majority leader Lamb had a leading role in reaching legislative agreement in many debates. He was a supporter of mine subsidence, strip-mine control, and clean streams. Thomas Lamb also played a role in the creation of the Port Authority Transit (PAT), the establishment of college scholarship programs, and providing medical assistance for the poor. Lamb did not run for re-election in 1974 so he could spend more time with his family.
Scope and Content Notes
The papers of Thomas F. Lamb document his political career as Senator in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during 1968-1974. The collection is comprised of two series contained in nine boxes. The first series is correspondence about a variety of social and political issues including abortion, civil rights, community affairs, education, and taxes. The correspondence series is arranged alphabetically by subject. The Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission of 1971-1973 is the second series, which makes up the remainder of the collection. Included in this series are minutes of the commission, public hearing before the commission, and newspaper accounts of redistricting in 1972. Additionally, there is information regarding legislative reapportionment by county.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Thomas F. Lamb August 12, 1975.
Previous Citation
Thomas F. Lamb Papers, 1968-1974, AIS.1975.09, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Thomas F. Lamb Papers, 1968-1974, AIS.1975.09, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Archives Service Center Staff in 1975
Revision and rearrangement for the encoded version of the finding aid provided by Jessica Marshall in April 10, 2003. Information about the collection title and the controlled access terms was extracted from the MARC record in the University of Pittsburgh catalog Voyager ID number:1408133
Copyright
Permission for publication is given on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
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