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ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title K. Leroy Irvis Papers Creator
Irvis, K. Leroy, 1919-2006
Collection Number AIS.1971.06 Extent
121.7 Linear Feet
Date 1865-2007 Date 1945-2006 Abstract The K. Leroy Irvis Papers document the life of one of Pennsylvania's prominent politicians. Irvis, a Democrat, represented Pittsburgh in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1958-1988. Among his achievements, Irvis was elected Speaker of the House in 1977, the first African-American to hold that position in any state legislature in the United States since Reconstruction. The collection contains a wide variety of material, including correspondence, legislative material, interviews, photographs, publications, and campaign literature. General Physical Description note (194 boxes) Language
English
. Author Archives Service Center Staff. Publisher ULS Archives & Special Collections Address University of Pittsburgh Library Systemhttp://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Biography
Kirkland Leroy Irvis was born in Saugerties, N.Y., December 27, 1919, son of Francis H. and Harriet Ten Broeck (Cantine) Irvis. His education includes an A.B. summa cum laude in 1938 and an M.A. in 1939 from N.Y. State Teacher's College (now SUNY) in Albany. Irvis received an LL.B. in 1954 and a J.D. in 1969 from University of Pittsburgh Law School. Irvis received the title of Doctor of Laws from both Lincoln University and The State University of New York at Albany. He also received the Owens Fellowship in Law, The Order of the Coif, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.
Prior to his successful political career, Irvis worked as a teacher, Pittsburgh steel worker, editor, civil rights worker, news commentator, law clerk, assistant district attorney, civilian attaché to the War Department, and author. Irvis was a member of the Urban League of Pittsburgh, a life member of NAACP, served on the Board of Trustees of the University of Pittsburgh, and served on the Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh Medical School.
After his 1957 appointment as Assistant District Attorney in Pittsburgh, Irvis began his state political career. In 1958, he was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Pittsburgh's Hill District. During this same year, his first wife, Katharyne Jones, passed away. Irvis became the Democratic Caucus Chairman in his third term in Congress, and he continued to rise through the ranks of leadership as Majority Caucus Chairman, Minority Whip, and Majority Leader. Along the way, he married Cathryn L. Edwards in 1973. In May 1977 the House unanimously elected him Speaker - the only African-American to hold the position in the United States at that time. In January 1979 the Democratic Caucus elected Irvis to serve as the Democratic Leader for the 1979-1980 session. He was re-elected to the same post for the 1981-82 session. He served again as speaker from 1983 until his retirement in 1988.
Irvis was a delegate to the 1967-1968 Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention and a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, and 1984. During the 1980 Democratic National Convention, he served as Vice Chairman of the Pennsylvania Delegation and as Convention Co-Chairman. In 1982 Irvis was elected to serve as a member of the Democratic National Committee.
Irvis sponsored thousands of pieces of legislation addressing his concerns for education, civil rights, health, consumer protection, prison reform, housing, and governmental reform. His most noted achievements include the sponsorship and passage of legislation creating the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, Pennsylvania Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Minority Business Development Authority, House Ethics Committee, Lobbyist Registration Act, Legislative Audit Advisory Commission, House Bipartisan Management Committee, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Irvis is also credited with suggesting the creation of the Community College System in the Commonwealth. Other noteworthy education legislation Irvis sponsored included the 1966 bill that made the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State, Lincoln, and Temple state-related universities.
Among the organizations to have formally honored Irvis are the NAACP, University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, and Dominion Resources. The University of Pittsburgh has a K. Leroy Irvis Reading Room in Hillman Library. In 2003, the South Office Building within the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex was renamed the Speaker K. Leroy Irvis Office Building. Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman T. J. Rooney described Rep. Irvis as, "one of greatest legislative giants that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has ever seen ... [and] one of the most admired and respected Pennsylvanians we'll ever know."
Away from politics, Irvis was an accomplished artist and author. In the same year he retired (1988), Irvis wrote a book of poems called, This Land of Fire , published by Temple University. His wood sculptures have been displayed in exhibits throughout the country. Irvis died at age 86 of cancer.
Scope and Content Notes The K. Leroy Irvis Papers document the life of one of Pennsylvania's most prominent politicians. The collection contains a wide variety of material including correspondence, legislative material, interviews, campaign literature, publications, photographs, awards, audiovisual media, and newspaper clippings. The collection documents Irvis's early career and education, his campaigns and his career as a Representative in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, his time as Speaker of the Pennsylvania State House, his legislative priorities and accomplishments, his personal life and hobbies, and the accolades and honors he earned during his career as a public servant. Areas of concentration in the collection include: the Pennsylvania Legislature, higher education, prison reform, housing, Pennsylvania history, senior citizens, National Democratic Conventions, Pennsylvania African-American culture and history, mental health, civil rights, and Irvis' relationship with his family and constituents.
Note: Folders 61, 62, 67, 77, 104, 105, 106, 151, and 152 from the 1974 Addition and folder 26 from the 1995 Addition have been removed from this collection.
Arrangement
This collection has been arranged into the following series:
I. Biography
II. Legal Career
III. Personal
IV. Legislative Files
V. Subject Files
VI. Correspondence
VII. Community
VIII. Campaigns
IX. Education
X. Political Activities
XI. Speeches and Interviews
XII. Katharyne Irvis
XIII. Cathryn Irvis
XIV. Photographs
XV. Audiovisual Material
XVI. Media
XVII. Awards, Realia, Etc.
XVIII. Publications
Throughout the collection, subseries are frequently divided by the date materials in the series were acqiured by the University of Pittburgh rather than by content. Therefore, similar or related materials may have been donated at different times and included in different subseries under the same series heading.
Access Restrictions
Folder 171 of 1971 Deposit is closed and has been removed from the collection.
Accruals
Additional material received in 1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1995, and 2010.
Acquisition Information
The collection, a gift from K. Leroy Irvis, consists of an original deposit in 1971.
Preferred Citation
K. Leroy Irvis Papers, 1947-1995, AIS.1971.06, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Previous Citation
K. Leroy Irvis Papers, 1947-1995, AIS.1971.06, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
K. Leroy Irvis Papers, 1947-1995, ais 76:1, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Archives Service Center staff in 1971, 1974, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1995, 2010, and 2017. Two graduate students, Shelley Byron and Ashley Taylor, were instrumental in processing the 2010 addition. As noted above, the collection was processed on seven different occasions because it was donated to the Archives Service Center in several additions during the span of K. Leroy Irvis' political career. Since Irvis was such an important political figure in Pennsylvania, the ASC deemed it necessary and important to make the collection available to the public as each addition was donated. The collection was thematically organized in 2017 to connect similar material from each addition.
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.
Subjects Personal Names Irvis, K. Leroy, 1919-2006 Geographic Names Pennsylvania -- Politics and government Other Subjects Social action University of Pittsburgh African American lawyers -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh African American legislators -- Pennsylvania African American politicians -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh Civil rights -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh Lawyers -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh Legislation -- Pennsylvania Legislators -- Pennsylvania Personal papers Politicians -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh Politics Container List Series I. Biography , 1956-1970 Scope and Content Notes This series contains biographical information written by or about Irvis, including correspondence with biographers and a sketch of his family background. In addition, there are awards and a career profile, as well as information on Irvis's leisure activities with model airplanes and wood carving.
More information on Irvis's personal life may be found in Series III: Personal; further information on his hobbies and other aspects of his personal life may be found in Series III: Personal, Series XII: Katharyne Irvis, Series XIII: Cathryn Irvis, and Series XIV: Photographs.
The series is arranged into two subseries based on the date the materials were acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Biographical Data (1971 Original Deposit) , 1956-1970 Scope and Content Notes Subseries 1 contains correspondence, news releases, awards, and information Irvis's family, hobbies and professional memberships. These materials are arranged by subject.
Sanford R. Starobin Biography: News Release , January 1, 1968 Containers box 1 , folder 1 Family background, brief sketches, notes, etc. Containers box 1 , folder 2 Correspondence of Mark Schwartz relating to KLI biography Containers box 1 , folder 3 Awards, honors, etc: Miscellaneous Containers box 1 , folder 4 Hobbies-Model aircraft: Correspondence and enclosures , 1965-1969 Containers box 1 , folder 5 Hobbies-Wood sculpture: Miscellaneous, including correspondence , 1956-1970 Containers box 1 , folder 6 Miscellaneous correspondence indicating local memberships , 1966-1969 Containers box 1 , folder 7 Subseries 2. Biography (1974 Addition) , n. d. Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains a profile of Irvis written for an unknown publication in the early 1970s.
Irvis Profile , no date Containers box 23 , folder 1 Series III. Legal Career , 1955-1996 Scope and Content Notes This series contains information about Irvis's legal career. Irvis was awarded a degree in law from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1954. He was employed by the legal firm, Rose Schmidt and Dixon, where he oversaw a number of legal cases and eventually became Pittsburgh's Assistant District Attorney in 1957. This series includes records evidencing Irvis' law degree including his membership to the Allegheny County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, as well as his Attorney Certification. In addition to his certifications, the series contains analyses, appointments, cases, correspondence and publications. Most materials date from the 1970s and 80s, when Irvis was serving in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives.
More information on Irvis's legal career can be found in Series VII, Subseries 2: Irvis's Early Employment.
Allegheny County Bar Association , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 6 Allegheny County Court Manual , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 7 the Allegheny Lawyer , 1981 Containers box 92 , folder 8 American Bar Association , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 9 American Criminal Law Review , 1996 Containers box 92 , folder 10 Appointments , 1976 Containers box 92 , folder 11 Attorney Certification , 1955 Containers box 92 , folder 12 Barnes, Russell , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 13 Buchanon, Robert , 1976 Containers box 92 , folder 14 Case Roster , 1973-1976 Containers box 92 , folder 15 Claridge Properties , 1980 Containers box 92 , folder 16 Coalworkers Pneumoconiosis , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 17 Comparative Analysis, Pennsylvania Bar Association , 1974 Containers box 92 , folder 18 Comparative Analysis, Pennsylvania Bar Association , 1974 Containers box 92 , folder 19 Comparative Analysis, Pennsylvania Bar Association , 1974 Containers box 92 , folder 20 Consolidated Coal Company , 1975-1977 Containers box 92 , folder 21 Correspondence , 1975-1993 Containers box 92 , folder 22 Daily Time Record , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 23 Eastern Associated Coal Corporation , 1976 Containers box 92 , folder 24 Ewing Company , 1976 Containers box 92 , folder 25 First Capitol Housing Partners , 1976 Containers box 92 , folder 26 Homayoonfar, Mohamad , 1973 Containers box 92 , folder 27 International Bar Association , 1978 Containers box 92 , folder 28 Inter-office Memos , 1975-1976 Containers box 92 , folder 29 Jeffries, Christina , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 30 Knox, Sherman , 1976 Containers box 92 , folder 31 Legal Certification , 1977-1993 Containers box 92 , folder 32 Legal Principles , undated Containers box 92 , folder 33 Membership Cards , 1977-1981 Containers box 92 , folder 34 National Bar Association , 1993 Containers box 92 , folder 35 Notes and Memos , 1979-1980 Containers box 92 , folder 36 Ohong, Anna , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 37 Pennsylvania Bar Association , 1975-1995 Containers box 92 , folder 38 Pennsylvania Legal Rules , 1977 Containers box 92 , folder 39 Petition for Reassessment , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 40 Pittsburgh Courier , 1966 Containers box 92 , folder 41 Rose, Schmidt, and Dixon Memos , 1977-1981 Containers box 92 , folder 42 Schedule , 1976 Containers box 92 , folder 43 Sex Discrimination , 1975 Containers box 92 , folder 44 Slade, Trevelyn , 1958 Containers box 92 , folder 45 Supreme Court of Pennsylvania , 1976 Containers box 92 , folder 46 Thomas, Lucille , 1974 Containers box 92 , folder 47 United Refining Company , 1978 Containers box 92 , folder 48 University of Pittsburgh Alumni Directory , 1971 Containers box 92 , folder 49 University of Pittsburgh Alumni Directory , 1980 Containers box 93 , folder 1 U.S. - London Case , 1980 Containers box 93 , folder 2 Watson, William , 1976 Containers box 93 , folder 3 Series II. Personal , 1939-2006 Scope and Content Notes This series contains correspondence, memos, photographs and other documentation of Irvis's personal life and leisure time. Of particular note are the subseries and folders that document on his creative writing and poetry, as well as the documentation of his hobbies, including his woodcarving and model airplane building. In addition, there is some documentation of his schooling, including his time at Albany Senior High and his higher education, including articles and his M.A. thesis. There is also some documentation of Irvis's travel, including trips to Cote d'Ivoire and the Central African Republic, as well as his research and preparation for those trips and his planned Pan-African business ventures. Finally, there is some documentation of Irvis's awards and honors later in life, including his obituary, tributes, and some awards.
This series is divided into ten subseries, divided both by subject and by the date the material was acquired by the University of Pittsburgh. There is additional personal correspondence in Series VI, Subseries iv: Correspondence (2010 addition). There is also addional material pertaining to Irvis's personal life in Series I: Biography, Series XII: Katharyne Irvis, and Series XIII: Cathryn Irvis. Some of Irvis's original sculptures and artwork may be found in this collection in Subseries XVII: Awards, Realia, Etc. Photographs of Irvis's work may be found in Series XIV: Photographs.
Subseries 1. Personal Files (1971 Original Deposit) , 1965-1971 Scope and Content Notes This subseries primarily contains correspondence from family and other personal matters such as contributions, subscriptions, invitations, memorabilia, and miscellaneous social and financial files. This series is arranged by subject.
Correspondence- Katherine Van Etten (aunt) , 1965-1968 Containers box 21 , folder 343 Correspondence- Leora Walker (aunt) , 1965-1969 Containers box 21 , folder 344 Correspondence- Insurance , 1967-1969 Containers box 21 , folder 345 Correspondence- Contributions , 1964-1969 Containers box 21 , folder 346 Correspondence- Subscriptions , 1966-1968 Containers box 21 , folder 347 Correspondence- Miscellaneous financial , 1965, 1968 Containers box 21 , folder 348 Correspondence- Miscellaneous social , 1965-1970 Containers box 21 , folder 349 Correspondence- Formal invitations , 1967-1970 Containers box 21 , folder 350 Correspondence- Miscellaneous , 1966-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 351 Law practice , 1963-1971 Containers box 22 , folder 352-353 Memorabilia , 1954-1969 Containers box 22 , folder 354-355 Subseries 2. Office Expenses (1974 Addition) , 1969-1972 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains information about yearly expenses related to Irvis's office in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. There also is scant documentation of expenses of some House committees on which Irvis served.
Expenses , 1972 Containers box 29 , folder 69-70 Subseries 3. Personal and Travel Subject Files (1979 Addition) , c. 1950s Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains Irvis's personal subject files, which contain newsclippings and programs that document his interest in theatre, history, and religion, among other topics. Irvis's interest in travel, including travel brochures and articles clipped from periodicals and magazines, is also well-represented. The subseries consists largely of correspondence, periodicals, news clippings, articles, and publications.
Bicentennial - Periodicals Containers box 49 , folder 51 Friends Containers box 49 , folder 52 Page One - Pittsburgh Newspaper Yearbook , 1955, 1956 Containers box 49 , folder 53 Pennsylvania History Containers box 49 , folder 54 Play Programs Containers box 49 , folder 55 Religious Articles Containers box 49 , folder 56 Space - Magazine Articles , c. 1950s Containers box 49 , folder 57 Travel Containers box 49 , folder 58 Miscellaneous Magazine Articles , c. 1950s Containers box 49 , folder 59 Subseries 4. Personal (1980 Addition) , 1946-1947 Scope and Content Notes This subseries documents Irvis's personal interest, including his work as an avid artist, woodcarver, model airplane builder, and writer. The series consists of publications, notes, poetry, artwork, information on model airplanes and correspondence, 1946-1947. These files are arranged by subject.
Publications Containers box 50 , folder 7 Notes for Novel Containers box 50 , folder 8 Poetry and School Readings Containers box 50 , folder 9 Artwork Containers box 50 , folder 10 Model Airplanes Containers box 50 , folder 11 Christmas Cards and Correspondence Containers box 50 , folder 12 Receipts Containers box 50 , folder 13 Miscellaneous Containers box 50 , folder 14 Subseries 5. Personal Correspondence (1995 Addition) , 1974-1993 Scope and Content Notes This subseries largely consists of Irvis's incoming personal correspondence, including letters, holiday and birthday greeting cards, and other personal correspondence. The materials are arranged chronologically by subject.
Personal Letters Containers box 54 , folder 9 Birthday Cards Containers box 54 , folder 10 Father's Day Cards Containers box 54 , folder 11 Personal Cards Containers box 54 , folder 12 Christmas Cards , no date Containers box 55 , folder 13 Christmas Cards , 1974, 1977 Containers box 55 , folder 14 Christmas Cards , 1984 Containers box 55 , folder 15-16 Christmas Cards , 1986 Containers box 55 , folder 17 Christmas Cards , 1987, 1989, 1993 Containers box 55 , folder 18 Christmas Cards , 1988 Containers box 55 , folder 19 Christmas Cards , 1988, 1991 Containers box 56 , folder 20-21 Retirement Cards Containers box 56 , folder 22 Thank-you Cards Containers box 56 , folder 23 Cards - Various , 1984-1991 Containers box 56 , folder 24 Correspondence - Various , 1977-1993 Containers box 56 , folder 25 Irvis Resumes, Applications, and Appealments (REMOVED) Containers box 56 , folder 26 Subseries 6. Hobbies (1995 Addition) , 1989-1991 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains materials relating to Irvis' hobbies, including model airplanes, brass and woodwind bands, craftsman guilds, art and artists, and wood sculpting. These materials include correspondence, brochures, clippings, awards, and publications. Of particular note is the folder which contains brochures, programs, and awards for shows of Irvis' wood sculptures.
Some of Irvis's original sculptures and artwork may be found in this collection in Subseries XVII: Awards, Realia, Etc. Photographs of Irvis's work may be found in Series XIV: Photographs.
Airplanes / ARC Containers box 67 , folder 132 Airplanes - ARCS Containers box 67 , folder 133 American Wind Waterways Orchestra (AWWO) Containers box 67 , folder 134 AWWO , 1989 Containers box 68 , folder 135 Articles on KLI Containers box 68 , folder 136 ArtSourceBook: A Directory of Minority Artists in Pa. Containers box 68 , folder 137 Biography - KLI, notes Containers box 68 , folder 138 Manchester Craftsmen Guild , 1989-1991 Containers box 68 , folder 139 Pittsburgh Voyager Containers box 68 , folder 140 River City Brass Band, Photos , 1991 Containers box 68 , folder 141 KLI - Sculpture Containers box 68 , folder 142 Subseries 7. K. Leroy Irvis' Writings (1995 Addition) , 1939-1952 Scope and Content Notes This subseries documents Irvis's work as a writer; Irvis wrote academic research, fiction, essays, and poetry throughout his life. The subseries includes correspondence with publishers, manuscripts, publications, clippings, and notebooks containing fiction, poetry, notes, observations, and Irvis's M.A. thesis. The majority of these writing are from Irvis' youth and college years. These materials are arranged by subject.
Fiction - A Hollow Tree Standing Containers box 82 , folder 281-282 Poetry - The Land of Fire Containers box 82 , folder 283-284 Various Notes, etc. Containers box 82 , folder 285 Poetry Containers box 82 , folder 286-288 Poetry Containers box 83 , folder 289-290 Term Paper - Negro Folk Tales Containers box 83 , folder 291 Literature - Ideas and Notes Containers box 83 , folder 292 Poetry - Proofs Containers box 83 , folder 293-294 Poetry, Writings, Copyright Forms Containers box 83 , folder 295 Poetry - Lions and Great Bronze Bars Containers box 84 , folder 296-297 Dust on Her Eyes Manuscript Containers box 84 , folder 298 Correspondence from Publishers and Agents , 1947-1952 Containers box 84 , folder 299 Master's Thesis - The Negro in the Civil War Ballads , 1939 Containers box 84 , folder 300 Notebooks Containers box 84 , folder 300A Scope and Content Notes Missing Title Afrique Afrique! (black) For Kadim: A Love Song (white) Miscellaneous poems (blue) Notes 4 - KLI's notes for his fiction and poetry writing, observations of street vocabulary and dialect History of Robert Lee Vaughn, 1879-1940 Subseries 8. Personal (2010 Addition) , 1938-2006 Scope and Content Notes The material in this subseries relates to Irvis's personal interests including model airplane and RC aeronautics clubs, art, sculpture and woodcarving. It contains notes and sketches completed by Irvis throughout his lifetime, childhood mementos, and membership cards for the many organizations to which he belonged. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Academy of Model Aeronautics , 1992 Containers box 90 , folder 1 Acknowledgements , 1999 Containers box 90 , folder 2 Aero Radio Control Society , 1982-2003 Containers box 90 , folder 3 Air Trails , 1976-1978 Containers box 90 , folder 4 Airplane Designs , 1955 Containers box 90 , folder 5 Albany Photographs , 2004 Containers box 90 , folder 6 Albany Senior High , 1934 Containers box 90 , folder 7 Archives , 2004 Containers box 90 , folder 8 Artsource Book , 1983 Containers box 90 , folder 9 Artwork , 1980-2000 Containers box 90 , folder 10 Biographical Information , 1993 Containers box 90 , folder 11 Biographical Sketch from Grandchild , 2003 Containers box 90 , folder 12 Birthday , 1972 Containers box 90 , folder 13 Calendar , 1973 Containers box 90 , folder 14 Calendar , 1999 Containers box 90 , folder 15 Carving Magazine , 2005 Containers box 90 , folder 16 Certificates and Awards , 1939-1981 Containers box 90 , folder 17 Chip Chats , 1980 Containers box 90 , folder 18 Citations , 1999 Containers box 90 , folder 19 Citizens Radio Station License , 1975 Containers box 90 , folder 20 Commemorations , 2006 Containers box 90 , folder 21 Condolences , 2006 Containers box 90 , folder 22 Constitution of the USSR , 1977 Containers box 90 , folder 23 COSERV , 1978 Containers box 90 , folder 24 Datebooks , 1979-1985 Containers box 90 , folder 25 Datebooks , 1972-1982 Containers box 90 , folder 26 Datebook , 1990 Containers box 90 , folder 27 Datebook , 1991 Containers box 90 , folder 28 Family Calendar , 1998 Containers box 90 , folder 29 Fly Paper , 1988 Containers box 90 , folder 30 Flying Ace , 1939-1989 Containers box 90 , folder 31 Friends , undated Containers box 90 , folder 32 Funeral , 2006 Containers box 90 , folder 33 Government in Exile , 1995 Containers box 90 , folder 34 Grandchildren , 1985 Containers box 90 , folder 35 Grandchildren , 1996-2005 Containers box 90 , folder 36 Guestbook , 1986 Containers box 90 , folder 37 House of Representatives Memorial Ceremony , 2006 Containers box 90 , folder 38 Hubbard, Vera , 1999 Containers box 90 , folder 39 Interview Transcript , 1981 Containers box 90 , folder 40-41 Irvis, Reginald , 2002 Containers box 90 , folder 42 KLI Productions , 1998 Containers box 90 , folder 43 K. Leroy Irvis Office Building , 2003 Containers box 90 , folder 44 Lincoln University , 1979 Containers box 90 , folder 45 Lion of Pennsylvania , 2003, undated Containers box 90 , folder 46 Marriage Certificate , 1945 Containers box 90 , folder 47 Masonic Lodge , 1991-1995 Containers box 90 , folder 48 Membership Cards and Name Badges , 1975-1997 Containers box 90 , folder 49 Membership Cards and Name Badges , 1967-2002 Containers box 90 , folder 50 Men and Steel , 1970 Containers box 91 , folder 1 Model Airplanes , 1986-1992 Containers box 91 , folder 2 Model Aviation , 1986 Containers box 91 , folder 3 Model Engines , 1984-1997 Containers box 91 , folder 4 Negro Folk Tales , 1938 Containers box 91 , folder 5 New York Folklore Quarterly , 1955 Containers box 91 , folder 6 Notes , 1940s Containers box 91 , folder 7 Notes , 1950s Containers box 91 , folder 8 Notes , undated Containers box 91 , folder 9 Notes , undated Containers box 91 , folder 10 Notes , undated Containers box 91 , folder 11 Notes , undated Containers box 91 , folder 12 Notes , undated Containers box 91 , folder 13 Notes , undated Containers box 91 , folder 14 Obituary , 2006 Containers box 91 , folder 15 Passports , 1972-1994 Containers box 91 , folder 16 Pennsylvania Art Education Association , 1995 Containers box 91 , folder 17 Pennsylvania Tercentenary , 1982 Containers box 91 , folder 18 Pittsburgh Council for the Arts , 1989 Containers box 91 , folder 19 Poetry for Critique , 1998 Containers box 91 , folder 20 Poetry from Dorothy Blackwell and Travis Pumphrey , 2004 Containers box 91 , folder 21 Poetry, the Look the Feel of Cotton , undated Containers box 91 , folder 22 Politicians , 1982 Containers box 91 , folder 23 R/C Organizations , 1982-1997 Containers box 91 , folder 24 Shrine of St. Benedict , undated Containers box 91 , folder 25 Sketches , undated Containers box 91 , folder 26 Sketches of Irvis , 1981 Containers box 91 , folder 27 Society of Sculptors , 1966 Containers box 91 , folder 28 Speakers' Portraits , 1993 Containers box 91 , folder 29 State University of New York (SUNY) Albany , 1969 Containers box 91 , folder 30 Starsburg Railroad , undated Containers box 91 , folder 31 Template , 1971 Containers box 91 , folder 32 Tennyson House , 1975 Containers box 91 , folder 33 Tribute by Sherri , 1996 Containers box 91 , folder 34 University of Pittsburgh Commencement , 1954 Containers box 91 , folder 35 Urban League of Pittsburgh , 1945 Containers box 91 , folder 36 Venable, Sateria , 1992 Containers box 91 , folder 37 Walker, Leona , 1959 Containers box 91 , folder 38 Who's Who , 1976-1977 Containers box 91 , folder 39 Who's Who Among Black Americans , 1975-1976 Containers box 91 , folder 40 Who's Who in America , 1982-1983 Containers box 92 , folder 1 Wood Carving , 2005 Containers box 92 , folder 2 Woodworking , 2002, undated Containers box 92 , folder 3 the Wrath of Agnes , 1972 Containers box 92 , folder 4 Yearbook , 1938 Containers box 92 , folder 5 Subseries 9. Poetry (2010 Addition) , 1919-1993 Scope and Content Notes Irvis took great interest in poetry and composed a large amount of it. Some of his compilations of poetry include This Land of Fire and Lions and Great Bronze Bars . There are various editions of each of these within this subseries, as well as manuscript editions. In addition to full compilations of poetry, this subseries also contains loose poems completed by Irvis with some accompanying handwritten notes. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Annotated Poetry , undated Containers box 95 , folder 9 Assorted Poetry , undated Containers box 95 , folder 10 Early Poetry , 1919-1943 Containers box 95 , folder 11 Hughes, Langston , undated Containers box 95 , folder 12 Lions and Bars , Original Manuscript with Edits1988 Containers box 95 , folder 13 Lions and Bars , Original Manuscript with Edits1988 Containers box 95 , folder 14 Lions and Great Bronze Bars , manuscriptundated Containers box 95 , folder 15 Lions and Great Bronze Bars , selectionsundated Containers box 95 , folder 16 Lions and Great Bronze Bars , notedundated Containers box 95 , folder 17 Temple University Poetry Reading , 1988 Containers box 95 , folder 18 This Land of Fire 1988 Containers box 95 , folder 19 This Land of Fire , annotated1985 Containers box 95 , folder 20 This Land of Fire , Correspondence and Translation with David Gould1985, 1987 Containers box 95 , folder 21 This Land of Fire , Descriptionundated Containers box 95 , folder 22 This Land of Fire , manuscriptundated Containers box 95 , folder 23 This Land of Fire , notes on Dr. David Gould and translationsundated Containers box 95 , folder 24 This Land of Fire , final copy1988 Containers box 95 , folder 25 This Land of Fire , Poetry Readingundated Containers box 95 , folder 26 This Land of Fire , unpublished with note from H. William Deweese, Speaker1993 Containers box 95 , folder 27 This Land of Fire , Wagger's Copyundated Containers box 95 , folder 28 Subseries 10. Africa, (2010 Addition) , 1947-1985 Scope and Content Notes Irvis took several trips to African countries, including the Central African Republic, and the Cote d'Ivoire. This subseries documents these trips, as well as Irvis's research on the conditions and history of these areas and information Irvis gathered about investing in Africa as part of a Pan-African business venture. The subseries is arranged alphabetically.
C.A.R., Cameroon, Cote d' Ivoire , 1985 Containers box 112 , folder 59 Cote d' Ivoire , 1973 Containers box 113 , folder 1 Department of State Background Information , 1972-1974 Containers box 113 , folder 2 Foreign Economic Trends , 1973-1974 Containers box 113 , folder 3 Human Rights , undated Containers box 113 , folder 4 International Business Associates , 1976 Containers box 113 , folder 5 Investing in Africa, Information , 1973 Containers box 113 , folder 6 Investing in the Ivory Coast , undated Containers box 113 , folder 7 Mineral Surveys , undated Containers box 113 , folder 8 National Bank of Malawi , undated Containers box 113 , folder 9 Overseas Business Reports , 1963-1974 Containers box 113 , folder 10 Overseas Private Investment Corporation , undated Containers box 113 , folder 11 Pan-Africa , 1947 Containers box 113 , folder 12 Pan-African Business Ventures , 1975 Containers box 113 , folder 13 Research , undated Containers box 113 , folder 14 Series IV. Legislative Files , 1865-2006 Scope and Content Notes This series contains information on legislation that Irvis supported or introduced during his career in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. It contains Irvis's statements, speeches and remarks about many legislative issues, as well as memoranda, correspondence, notes, and reports pertaining to legislation. In addition, the series documents Irvis's committee and leadership work in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives through items such as House calendars, documentation of legislative commissions, information on standing committees and membership lists.
The series is divided into three subseries based on the date the material was acquired by the University of Pittsburgh: the first from the original 1971 deposit, the second from the 1980 addition, and the third from the 2010 addition.
Supporting materials, including contemporaneous newsclippings, may be found in Series XVI: Media and in the scrapbooks in Series XVII, Subseries 3: Realia.
Subseries 1. Legislative Files (1971 Original Deposit) , 1951-1971 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains legislation introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives including health, welfare, education, and government resolutions. House calendars and statements, speeches, and remarks by Irvis along with House offices held by Irvis and Committees and Commissions on which he served are included in this series. Series II is arranged alphabetically, by subject, except for the House calendars (Boxes 4-5) which are arranged by date. The House calendars are personal copies of bills introduced with holograph notes written by Irvis.
Legislation Introduced Civil Rights , 1951-1979 Containers box 1 , folder 8 Constitutional Revision , 1963 Containers box 1 , folder 9 Consumer Protection , 1965, 1969 Containers box 1 , folder 10 Crime, juvenile delinquency, penal institutions, probation, etc. , 1959-1971 Containers box 1 , folder 11 Education Primary, secondary , 1963-1971 Containers box 1 , folder 12 Higher, secondary , 1961-1967 Containers box 1 , folder 13 Higher , 1968-1971 Containers box 1 , folder 14 For the Handicapped , 1967-1971 Containers box 1 , folder 15 Libraries, museums, foundations, etc. , 1965-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 16 Professional licensure , 1968-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 17 Electoral process , 1967-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 18 Family (adoption, divorce) , 1969, 1971 Containers box 2 , folder 19 Food, drug, pest control , 1965-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 20 Government Local , 1961-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 21 State , 1964-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 22 State-Finances (appropriations, public debt, etc.) , 1961-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 23 State-Legislature , 1965-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 24 Health and Welfare Public assistance (including blind, aged, etc.) , 1965-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 25 Public health, health facilities, research , 1968-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 26 Mental health, mental retardation , 1961-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 27 Housing, urban renewal, local economic redevelopment , 1959-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 28 Insurance , 1967-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 29 Judiciary-Local , 1963-1969 Containers box 2 , folder 30 Judiciary-State , 1962-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 31 Labor-Public employees-Wages, retirement, collective bargaining , 1963-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 32 Labor-Wages, benefits, etc. , 1963-1971 Containers box 2 , folder 33 Military and veterans , 1966-1968 Containers box 3 , folder 34 Natural resources, conservation, pollution , 1966-1971 Containers box 3 , folder 35 Public utilities , 1971 Containers box 3 , folder 36 Taxation , 1962-1971 Containers box 3 , folder 37 Transportation , 1961-1971 Containers box 3 , folder 38 Miscellaneous , 1963-1971 Containers box 3 , folder 39 Major bills sponsored by KLI, compilation , 1967-1968 Containers box 3 , folder 40 Resolutions Introduced in House Personal resolutions , 1964-1969 Containers box 3 , folder 41 States' rights, #9, 10, 11 , 1963 Containers box 3 , folder 42-43 Station WXUR, Media, PA, investigation, #160, #12 , 1965-1966 Containers box 3 , folder 44 Miscellaneous resolutions , 1965-1970 Containers box 3 , folder 45 House Calendars January 28 - March 26, 1969 Containers box 4 , folder 46 April 15 - May 27, 1969 Containers box 4 , folder 47-48 June 2 - June 18, 1969 Containers box 4 , folder 49 June 23 - July 30, 1969 Containers box 4 , folder 5 September 8 - October 21, 1969 Containers box 4 , folder 51 November 5 - December 31, 1969 Containers box 4 , folder 52 January 6 - February 26, 1970 Containers box 5 , folder 53-54 March 2 - April 29, 1970 Containers box 5 , folder 55 June 8 - June 30, 1970 Containers box 5 , folder 56 July 7 - September 22, 1970 Containers box 5 , folder 57 November 9 - November 19, 1970 Containers box 5 , folder 58 Miscellaneous status of bills, legislation pending, etc. , 1968-1970 Containers box 5 , folder 59 House Offices General Physical Description note (chronological)
Minority Caucus Chairman, Miscellaneous , 1963-1964 Containers box 6 , folder 60 Majority Caucus Chairman , 1965-1966 Inter-govt. office correspondence and enclosures; Legislative Directory; Newsclippings Containers box 6 , folder 61 Appropriations Committee correspondence, clips Containers box 6 , folder 62 Correspondence of relative importance, pertaining to office, re specific legislation, or originated by KLI Containers box 6 , folder 63 General correspondence Containers box 6 , folder 64 Minority Whip , 1967-1968 Inter-govt. office correspondence and enclosures Containers box 6 , folder 65 Correspondence, notes, etc., re Democratic minority Containers box 6 , folder 66 Correspondence of relative importance, etc. Containers box 6 , folder 67 General correspondence Containers box 6 , folder 68 Majority Leader Inter-govt. office correspondence and enclosures , 1969 Containers box 6 , folder 69 Legislative Committees correspondence , 1969 Containers box 6 , folder 70 Democratic (party) Committee correspondence , 1969 Containers box 6 , folder 71 Correspondence of relative importance, etc. , 1969 Containers box 6 , folder 72 Citizen Correspondence and ecls. Re income tax. , 1969 Containers box 7 , folder 73 Correspondence, news clips, re "retirement" , 1969 Containers box 7 , folder 74 General correspondence , January - March, 1969 Containers box 7 , folder 75 General correspondence , April - December, 1969 Containers box 7 , folder 76 Miscellaneous , 1970 Containers box 7 , folder 77 Correspondence (1 letter only) , 1971 Containers box 7 , folder 78 Standing Committees Membership Lists , 1967-1968 Containers box 7 , folder 79 Legislative Commissions Joint State Government Commission Scope and Content Notes The first two objects contained under the Joint State Government Commission are notebooks pertaining to the executive committee, January 29, 1963-January 29, 1964; and February 21, 1964-November 18, 1966.
Joint State Government Commission Activities, 1963-65 Containers box 8 , folder 80 Task Force on Admission Policy of Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing: Report drafts , 1967 Containers box 8 , folder 81 Miscellaneous, research reports , 1963-1970 Containers box 8 , folder 82 Miscellaneous correspondence and enclosures , 1965-1967 Containers box 8 , folder 83 Budget and Finance Committee Annual reports , 1962-1963 Containers box 8 , folder 84 Department of Revenue memos , 1967 Containers box 8 , folder 85 Miscellaneous Reports , 1963-? Containers box 8 , folder 86 KLI statements, speeches, remarks - House Miscellaneous Legislative Journals 1959-1961, 1963-1964 Containers box 8 , folder 87 1965-1966 Containers box 8 , folder 88 1967-1968 Containers box 8 , folder 89 1971 Containers box 8 , folder 90 Miscellaneous , 1963?-1971? Containers box 8 , folder 91-92 Subseries 2. Legislation (1980 Addition) , 1963-1976 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes the text of bills and resolutions on which Irvis worked and voted during his time in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives between 1963 and 1987, as well as correspondence relating to those pieces of legislation. This series is arranged chronologically.
1963-1964 Containers box 51 , folder 19 1967-1969 Containers box 51 , folder 20 1970-1971 Containers box 51 , folder 21 1972-1976 Containers box 51 , folder 22 Education Programs Containers box 51 , folder 23 Subseries 3. Legislative (2010 Addition) , 1865-2006 Scope and Content Notes The material in this subseries pertains to Irvis' career as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (1959-1988). During the span of his legislative career, he assisted with the introduction of a massive amount of legislation into the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Some of this legislation is documented in this subseries in the form of a finalized House or Senate Bills and resolutions. Along the lines of legislation, Irvis collected information on Pennsylvania specific issues including Home Rule and the potential increase of the personal property tax; as well as how both issues adversely affected constituents.
The subseries also contains materials Irvis accumulated during his routine work day. These materials include House memorandums, yearly calendars, and staff communications. In relation to his legislative career, Irvis went on several trips which are documented in this subseries. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
A People's Dinner Party , 1977 Containers box 100 , folder 51 A People's Dinner Party , 1977 Containers box 100 , folder 52 A People's Dinner Party, Financial , 1977 Containers box 100 , folder 53 ACT 101 , 1981, 1983 Containers box 100 , folder 54 Advisory Committee on Probation , 1971 Containers box 100 , folder 55 Allegheny County Board of Commissioners , 1981 Containers box 100 , folder 56 Allegheny Legislative Delegation Office , 1977 Containers box 100 , folder 57 Bicentennial Legislative Session , 1976 Containers box 100 , folder 58 Biographical Dictionary of Early Pennsylvania Legislators , 1990 Containers box 100 , folder 59 Biography , 2003 Containers box 100 , folder 60 Black Legislators in Pennsylvania , 1911-2000 Containers box 100 , folder 61 Black Legislators in Pennsylvania History , 1911-1993 Containers box 100 , folder 62 Budget Hearing Schedule , 1997-1998 Containers box 100 , folder 63 Calendars , 2005, 2006 Containers box 100 , folder 64 Capitol Preservation Committee Report , 2002 Containers box 100 , folder 65 Commission on the Operation of the House , 1977 Containers box 100 , folder 66 Committee to Re-Elect K. Leroy Irvis , 1976 Containers box 100 , folder 67 Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania , 1975-1976 Containers box 100 , folder 68 Commonwealth Lecture Series , 1986 Containers box 101 , folder 1 Concord Resources Group , 1990 Containers box 101 , folder 2 Congressional Recognition , 2003 Containers box 101 , folder 3 Contact Information , undated Containers box 101 , folder 4 Council of State Governments Eastern Regional Conference , 1984 Containers box 101 , folder 5 Department of Aging , undated Containers box 101 , folder 6 Department of Revenue , 1979 Containers box 101 , folder 7 Election Brochures , 1986 Containers box 101 , folder 8 Electoral College , 1976 Containers box 101 , folder 9 Employee Requests , 1985 Containers box 101 , folder 10 Events , 1984-2005 Containers box 101 , folder 11 Fact Sheet 110 , 1980 Containers box 101 , folder 12 Fact Sheet 112 , 1980 Containers box 101 , folder 13 Financial Aid for Higher Education , 1978-1979 Containers box 101 , folder 14 Financial Aid for Higher Education , 1979 Containers box 101 , folder 15 Freedom Corner , 2000 Containers box 101 , folder 16 Governor's Health Task Force , 1975 Containers box 101 , folder 17 Governor's Local Tax Reform Proposal , 1987 Containers box 101 , folder 18 Government Relations Committee , 1991 Containers box 101 , folder 19 Gubernatorial Inauguration , 2003 Containers box 101 , folder 20 Health Education Programs, State Regulation , 1976 Containers box 101 , folder 21 History Makers, Senate Recognition , 2005 Containers box 101 , folder 22 Home Rule , 1992-1995 Containers box 101 , folder 23 Home Rule , 1974, 1995 Containers box 101 , folder 24 Home Rule Data , 1997-1998 Containers box 101 , folder 25 H.B. 55 , 1997 Containers box 101 , folder 26 H.B. 77 , 2003 Containers box 101 , folder 27 H.B. 1213 , 1971 Containers box 101 , folder 28 H.B. 1817 , 1976 Containers box 101 , folder 29 H.B. 1883 , 1993 Containers box 101 , folder 30 H.B. 1852 , 1988 Containers box 101 , folder 31 H.B. 1973 , 1999 Containers box 101 , folder 32 H.B. 2059 , 1984 Containers box 101 , folder 33 H.B. 2061 , 1980 Containers box 101 , folder 34 H.B. 2073 , 1976 Containers box 101 , folder 35 H.B. 2045 , undated Containers box 101 , folder 36 H.R. 237 , 1980 Containers box 101 , folder 37 Individual and Family Resources in Pennsylvania , undated Containers box 101 , folder 38 Institute of Politics , 1991 Containers box 101 , folder 39 K. Leroy Irvis Office Building Dedication , 2003 Containers box 101 , folder 40 The Irvis Report , 1976-1982 Containers box 101 , folder 41 Kosmos Cement Company , 1992 Containers box 101 , folder 42 Legislative School Art Exhibit , 1977 Containers box 101 , folder 43 Legislative Initiative Program , 1992 Containers box 101 , folder 44 Legislative Journal, House of Representatives , 1975 Containers box 101 , folder 45 Legislative Journal, Senate , 1975 Containers box 101 , folder 46 Legislative Office for Research Liaison , 2000 Containers box 101 , folder 47 Legislative Office for Research Liaison, Minority Inquiry , 1995 Containers box 101 , folder 48 Los Angeles Riots , 1992 Containers box 101 , folder 49 Matthew J. Ryan Legislative Office Building , 1999 Containers box 101 , folder 50 Mayor's Task Force on Racial Disorder , 1968 Containers box 101 , folder 51 Membership Cards , 1977-1984 Containers box 101 , folder 52 Membership Lists , 1979-1981 Containers box 101 , folder 53 Memorandums , undated Containers box 101 , folder 54 Memorial , 1984, 2003 Containers box 101 , folder 55 Memorial Addresses, David P. Richardson Jr. , 1995 Containers box 102 , folder 1 National Conference of State Legislators , 1978 Containers box 102 , folder 2 News Digest , 1988 Containers box 102 , folder 3 Newsletters , 1981, undated Containers box 102 , folder 4 Organized Crime Report , 1980 Containers box 102 , folder 5 Panama Trip , 1979 Containers box 102 , folder 6 Panama Trip , 1979 Containers box 102 , folder 7 Panama Trip , 1979 Containers box 102 , folder 8 Park & Ride Inc. , 1981 Containers box 102 , folder 9 Pennsylvania Bulletin , 1992 Containers box 102 , folder 10 Pennsylvania's Capitol , undated Containers box 102 , folder 11 Pennsylvania's Constitutional Convention , 1967-1968 Containers box 102 , folder 12 Pennsylvania's Economy League , 1993 Containers box 102 , folder 13 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Committees , 1986 Containers box 102 , folder 14 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Film , 1978 Containers box 102 , folder 15 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, General Assembly , 1987 Containers box 102 , folder 16 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, General Assembly, Bicentennial Joint Session , 1987 Containers box 102 , folder 17 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Legislative Directory , 1959 Containers box 102 , folder 18 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Legislative Directory , 1977-1978 Containers box 102 , folder 19 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Legislative Directory , 1987-1988 Containers box 102 , folder 20 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Publications , undated Containers box 102 , folder 21 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Publications , undated Containers box 102 , folder 22 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Publications , undated Containers box 102 , folder 23 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, House Resolution , 1977 Containers box 102 , folder 24 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Speaker's Ball , 2005 Containers box 102 , folder 25 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Speakers' Portraits , 1993-1996 Containers box 102 , folder 26 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Swearing in Ceremonies , 1997-2004 Containers box 102 , folder 27 Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Testimonial , undated Containers box 102 , folder 28 Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission , 1995-1996 Containers box 102 , folder 29 Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission , 1999-2000 Containers box 102 , folder 30 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus , 1985-2001 Containers box 102 , folder 31 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, Swearing In , 1997 Containers box 102 , folder 32 Pennsylvania Report , 1995, 1997 Containers box 102 , folder 33 Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission , 1991-1992 Containers box 102 , folder 34 Personal Property Tax , 1993 Containers box 102 , folder 35 Personal Property Tax , 1993 Containers box 103 , folder 1 Personal Property Tax , 1993 Containers box 103 , folder 2 Pittsburgh Convention-Exposition Center , 1980 Containers box 103 , folder 3 Presidential Visits , 1993 Containers box 103 , folder 4 Press Releases , 1972-1989 Containers box 103 , folder 5 Prison Disturbances and Riots , 1990 Containers box 103 , folder 6 Public Announcement , 1978 Containers box 103 , folder 7 Public Participation Committee , 1990 Containers box 103 , folder 8 Reception , 1986 Containers box 103 , folder 9 Report to the Governor , 1989-1990 Containers box 103 , folder 10 Report to the People , 1988 Containers box 103 , folder 11 Rules of Criminal Procedure , 1974 Containers box 103 , folder 12 Rules of the House of Representatives , 1999 Containers box 103 , folder 13 Schedules , 1978, 1979, 1990 Containers box 103 , folder 14 Seminar, Women at Work , 1979 Containers box 103 , folder 15 S.B. 68 , 1968 Containers box 103 , folder 16 S.B. 178 , 1997 Containers box 103 , folder 17 S.B. 1227 , 1993 Containers box 103 , folder 18 S.B. 1367 , 1980 Containers box 103 , folder 19 Senate Bill History , 1975-1976 Containers box 103 , folder 20 Senate Issue Paper , undated Containers box 103 , folder 21 South America Trip , 1979 Containers box 103 , folder 22 South America Trip , 1979 Containers box 103 , folder 23 South America Trip , 1979 Containers box 103 , folder 24 Supreme Court, Disciplinary Board , 1982 Containers box 103 , folder 25 State Equal Rights Convention , 1865 Containers box 103 , folder 26 Three Rivers Improvement and Development Corporation , 1972 Containers box 103 , folder 27 Union of South Africa, Statement , undated Containers box 103 , folder 28 University of Pennsylvania, University Museum , 1980 Containers box 103 , folder 29 University of Pittsburgh, State and Local Government Archives Committee , 1998 Containers box 103 , folder 30 Urban Redevelopment , 1988 Containers box 103 , folder 31 Washington D.C. Amendment , undated Containers box 103 , folder 32 Welfare Code , 1990 Containers box 103 , folder 33 Western Chapter, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association , 1988 Containers box 103 , folder 34 Workers' Compensation , 1978 Containers box 103 , folder 35 Vice Presidential Visits , 1968 Containers box 103 , folder 36 Voting Demographics , undated Containers box 103 , folder 37 U.S. Bankruptcy Court , 1987 Containers box 103 , folder 38 Series V. Subject Files , 1945-1978 Scope and Content Notes This series contains subject files maintained by Irvis during his tenure as a legislator. The subject files represent a wide range of issues that affected Irvis's work in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives and which affected his constituents in Pittsburgh. While the subjects are varied, many relate to Irvis's long-standing legislative priorities and social concerns. There are many files that relate to educational issues, including both K-12 and higher education, the concerns of the African-American community and civil rights, as well as community development. Related material on legislation Irvis considered and enacted exists in Series IV: Legislative Files; there is also related material in Series VII: Community.
The series is arranged in four subseries based on the date the material was acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Subject Files (1971 Original Deposit) , 1947-1971 Scope and Content Notes This subseries consists of subject files on agencies, social issues, and other work-related topics kept by Irvis between 1947 and 1971. All items refer to Pennsylvania unless otherwise specified. Some of the notable subjects include discrimination, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, Coal Mining, Education (K-12/Pittsburgh Public Schools, higher education, educational institutions), Health and Welfare, Insurance, Labor, and Mental Health Investigations. It is arranged alphabetically.
Art exhibits (black artists) , 1969 Art exhibits (black artists) , 1969 Containers box 9 , folder 101 Blacks in government , 1966-1970 Blacks in government , 1966-1970 Containers box 9 , folder 102 Budget Director [Democratic Party] , 1969 Budget Director [Democratic Party] , 1969 Containers box 9 , folder 103 Civil Rights Civil Rights Legislation- SB 53 , 1961 Containers box 9 , folder 104 Civil Rights Legislation- Miscellaneous , 1965-1967 Containers box 9 , folder 105-106 Civil Rights Legislation- School racial imbalance bill , 1968 Containers box 9 , folder 107 Pittsburgh department stores hiring policy campaign: Miscellaneous , 1947-1966 Containers box 9 , folder 108 Job training programs: Correspondence and enclosures , 1968-1969 Containers box 9 , folder 109 Gov. Shafer's employment program , September-December, 1968 Containers box 9 , folder 110-111 Discrimination in private clubs - Moose Lodge case , 1969-1971 Containers box 10 , folder 112-113 Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission , 1963-1967 Containers box 10 , folder 114-115 Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations , no date Containers box 10 , folder 116 Urban League of Pittsburgh - Miscellaneous , 1968-1969 Containers box 10 , folder 117 Christian Service Council Community Center, Pittsburgh , no date Containers box 10 , folder 118 PSEA Human Relations Committee , 1968-1969 Containers box 10 , folder 119 Henry N. Bradley , 1966 Containers box 10 , folder 120 Radio, TV , 1964-1970 Containers box 10 , folder 121 News releases , 1966-1971 Containers box 10 , folder 122 News clips , 1963-1971 Containers box 10 , folder 123 Miscellaneous correspondence and enclosures , 1965-1970 Containers box 10 , folder 124-125 Reference materials, miscellaneous , no date Containers box 10 , folder 126 Reference materials - De facto school segregation , no date Containers box 10 , folder 127 Coal mining Legislation and Newsclippings , 1963-1965 Containers box 11 , folder 128 Bituminous Mine Subsidence Act , 1966 Containers box 11 , folder 129 Miscellaneous , no date Containers box 11 , folder 130 Failure to renew HB 1038 (Act 9) and Community Action Agencies , 1968-1969 Containers box 11 , folder 131 Advocate Community Development Corp. (ACDC), Philadelphia , 1968-? Containers box 11 , folder 132 Conservation - John F. Laudalio address , 1969-1970 Containers box 11 , folder 133 Constitutional revision , 1963-1968 Containers box 11 , folder 134 Council on State Governments, Washington, D.C. , 1969 Containers box 11 , folder 135 Data processing , 1967-1968 Containers box 11 , folder 136 Democratic [party] Study Council , 1966 Containers box 11 , folder 137 Education School subsidy bill , 1965 Containers box 11 , folder 138 School bus bills , 1965 Containers box 11 , folder 139 School bus bills, Sb 3, HB 381 , 1965 Containers box 11 , folder 140 School bus legislation , 1969 Containers box 11 , folder 141 Digest of enacted legislation , 1967 Containers box 11 , folder 142 State aid to private schools-ACLU, Lutheran positions , 1967 Containers box 11 , folder 143 State aid to private schools-House Committee on Basic Education- Hearings , 1968 Containers box 11 , folder 144 Federal aid to private schools , no date Containers box 11 , folder 145 Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction , 1964-1967 Containers box 11 , folder 146 News release, clips , 1963-1969 Containers box 12 , folder 147 Miscellaneous correspondence , 1969-1971 Containers box 12 , folder 148 Higher Education Student rebellion bills , 1968-1969 Containers box 12 , folder 149-151 Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) , 1963-1969 Containers box 12 , folder 152-153 Ad Hoc Committee on State Colleges, PA Div. AAUP , 1966 Containers box 12 , folder 154 Association of State College Organizations (ASCO) , no date Containers box 12 , folder 155 News clips , 1968-1971 Containers box 12 , folder 156 Miscellaneous correspondence , 1969 Containers box 12 , folder 157 Higher Education Institutions Cheney State College , 1965-1969 Containers box 12 , folder 158-159 Indiana University of PA , 1968-1969 Containers box 12 , folder 160 Lincoln University , 1968-1969 Containers box 12 , folder 161 Penn State University , 1964-1969 Containers box 12 , folder 162-163 Point Park College , 1967-1971 Containers box 12 , folder 164 University of Pittsburgh , 1965-1966 Containers box 12 , folder 165-166 University of Pittsburgh - Change to State related status , 1965-1966 Containers box 13 , folder 167-169 University of Pittsburgh - Correspondence , 1966-1970 Containers box 13 , folder 170 University of Pittsburgh - Confidential correspondence re: administration [RESTRICTED] Containers box 13 , folder 171 Miscellaneous institutions , 1965-1969 Containers box 13 , folder 172 Pittsburgh Public Schools Correspondence and enclosures , 1968-1969 Containers box 13 , folder 173 Superintendent Louis J. Kishkunas statement to House Basic Education Committee , May 7-8, 1969 Containers box 13 , folder 174 Pittsburgh Council on Public Education (PCPE) , February 24, 1968 Containers box 13 , folder 175 Select Commission to Study the Pittsburgh School Board , 1969 Containers box 13 , folder 176-178 Miscellaneous organizations' statements re School Board , 1968-1969 Containers box 13 , folder 179 Mental health services , 1968 Containers box 13 , folder 180 Miscellaneous publications, releases, clips, etc. , 1963-1968 Containers box 13 , folder 181 Pittsburgh Catholic schools , 1963-1965 Containers box 13 , folder 182 General State Authority , 1963-1969 Containers box 14 , folder 183 Governor's office , 1967-1969 Containers box 14 , folder 184 Gun control , 1967-1968 Containers box 14 , folder 185 Health and Welfare PK bill, HB 171 , 1965 Containers box 14 , folder 186 Welfare rights organizations, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia , 1966-1969 Containers box 14 , folder 187 Commonwealth Priorities Commission, Sub-committee on Health and Welfare , 1968-1969 Containers box 14 , folder 188 Proposed medical examiner bill , 1969 Containers box 14 , folder 189 Day care centers , 1967-1969 Containers box 14 , folder 190 Harmarville Rehabilitation Center , 1963 Containers box 14 , folder 191 News release, clips , 1963-1971 Containers box 14 , folder 192 Reference materials , no date Containers box 14 , folder 193 Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Miscellaneous , 1965-1974 Containers box 14 , folder 194 Insurance Miscellaneous reports , 1965-1967 Containers box 14 , folder 195 Taxi cab companies , 1967 Containers box 14 , folder 196 News releases , 1968, 1970 Containers box 14 , folder 197 Miscellaneous correspondence , 1966-1969 Containers box 14 , folder 198 Reference material , no date Containers box 14 , folder 199 Judges - SB 1075 , 1966 Containers box 14 , folder 200 Labor Public Employees Teachers' pensions (SB 188, 189; HB 414) , 1966 Containers box 15 , folder 201 Arbitration, police and firemen (SB 112) , 1966 Containers box 15 , folder 202 Arbitration, police and firemen, Pittsburgh (Act III) , 1968 Containers box 15 , folder 203 State employees retirement (HB 2768) , 1968 Containers box 15 , folder 204 Governor's Commission for Revision of PA Employee Laws , 1968 Containers box 15 , folder 205 Collective bargaining, teachers , 1968 Containers box 15 , folder 206 Collective bargaining, miscellaneous , 1961, 1969 Containers box 15 , folder 207 News clips , 1969-1970 Containers box 15 , folder 208 Miscellaneous correspondence (individual and agency) , 1966-1969 Containers box 15 , folder 209 Unemployment Compensation Joint State Government Task Force , 1963-1964 Containers box 15 , folder 210 HB 1697; SB 2,3 , 1963-1964 Containers box 15 , folder 211 News clips , 1963-1964; 1969 Containers box 15 , folder 212 Citizen correspondence , 1967; 1969 Containers box 15 , folder 213 Reference material , no date Containers box 15 , folder 214 Legislation pending in other states , 1969 Containers box 15 , folder 215 Legislative Reform Reappointment , 1964-1966 Containers box 15 , folder 216 PA Commission on Legislative Modernization , 1968-1969 Containers box 15 , folder 217 18-year-old vote: HB 38 , 1969 Containers box 15 , folder 218 News releases, clips , 1965-1970 Containers box 15 , folder 219 Liquor Control Board , 1965-1969 Liquor Control Board , 1965-1969 Containers box 16 , folder 220 Lobbyists , 1963, 1966, 1968 Lobbyists , 1963, 1966, 1968 Containers box 16 , folder 221 Milk Control Governor's Milk Control Inquiry Committee , 1965 Containers box 16 , folder 222 Milk Control Commission , 1967 Containers box 16 , folder 223 Legislation , 1963, 1967-1968 Containers box 16 , folder 224-225 News release, clips , 1963-1967 Containers box 16 , folder 226 Mental Health Aftercare of mental patients, Special Committee on Aftercare of Mental Patients , 1966 Containers box 16 , folder 227-228 Aftercare of mental patients- Council House, Pittsburgh , 1964-1965 Containers box 16 , folder 229-230 Aftercare of mental patients- Reference materials , no date Containers box 16 , folder 231 House Committee to Investigate State Mental Institutions- Establishment, members, schedules, etc. , no date Containers box 17 , folder 232 House Committee to Investigate State Mental Institutions- Report , 1967 Containers box 17 , folder 233 House Committee to Investigate State Mental Institutions- House discussion transcript , September 12, 1966 Containers box 17 , folder 234 House Committee to Investigate State Mental Institutions, Sub-committee-Appointments , no date Containers box 17 , folder 235 House Committee to Investigate State Mental Institutions, Sub-committee-Travel expenses , no date Containers box 17 , folder 236 Mental Health Investigations - State institutions Allentown State Hospital , no date Containers box 17 , folder 237-239 Clarks Summit State Hospital , no date Containers box 17 , folder 240 Cresson State School and Hospital , no date Containers box 17 , folder 241 Danville State Hospital , no date Containers box 17 , folder 242 Dixmont State Hospital-Sub committee visit , no date Containers box 17 , folder 243 Dixmont State Hospital-Margaret B. McBride, President Board of Trustees , 1963-1966 Containers box 17 , folder 244 Dixmont State Hospital-Legislative visit , 1968 Containers box 17 , folder 245 Eastern PA Psychiatric Institute , no date Containers box 17 , folder 246 Eastern State School and Hospital , no date Containers box 17 , folder 247 Ebensburg State School and Hospital , no date Containers box 17 , folder 248 Embreeville State Hospital , no date Containers box 17 , folder 249 Fairview State Hospital-Sub-committee visit , no date Containers box 17 , folder 250 Fairview State Hospital-Legislative visit , 1969 Containers box 17 , folder 251 Hamburg State School and Hospital-Sub committee visit , no date Containers box 17 , folder 252 Hamburg State School and Hospital-Application for federal assistance , 1966 Containers box 17 , folder 253 Harrisburg State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 255 Haverford State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 256 Holidaysburg State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 257 Laurelton State School and Hospital , 1967 Containers box 18 , folder 258-259 Mayview State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 260 Mayview State Hospital , 1966, 1968 Containers box 18 , folder 261-263 Norristown State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 264-265 Pennhurst State School and Hospital , 1965-1967 Containers box 18 , folder 266-270 Philadelphia State Hospital (Byberry) , 1966 Containers box 18 , folder 271-272 Polk State School and Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 273 Retreat State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 274 Selinsburg State School and Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 275-276 Somerset State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 277 Torrance State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 278 Warren State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 279 Wernersville State Hospital , no date Containers box 18 , folder 280 Western State School and Hospital , 1965-1966 Containers box 19 , folder 281-286 Whitehaven State School and Hospital , no date Containers box 19 , folder 287 Woodville State Hospital , 1966 Containers box 19 , folder 288-289 Mental health legislation, HB 12, 16, 17, 20, 21 , 1966 Containers box 19 , folder 290 Mental health legislation , 1966 Containers box 19 , folder 291 Pennsylvania Mental Health, Inc. , 1964-1967 Containers box 19 , folder 292 Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children, Inc. (PARC) , 1965-1967 Containers box 19 , folder 293 Allegheny County Chapter for Retarded Children, PARC (ACC-PARC) , 1966-1966 Containers box 19 , folder 294 United Mental Health Services of Allegheny County, Inc. (UMHS) , 1965-1967 Containers box 19 , folder 295 Mental Hospital employees , 1966 Containers box 19 , folder 296 News Release and News clips , 1963-1969 Containers box 19 , folder 297 Citizen correspondence , 1965-1967 Containers box 19 , folder 298 Miscellaneous organizations' correspondence and enclosures , 1964-1967 Containers box 19 , folder 299 Correspondence re drug addiction , no date Containers box 19 , folder 300 Reference materials , no date Containers box 19 , folder 301 Board of Pardons , no date Containers box 20 , folder 302 Board of Parole. Advisory Committee on Probation , 1966 Containers box 20 , folder 303-305 Board of Parole. Legislation , 1970-1971 Containers box 20 , folder 306 Pittsburgh Convention Exposition Center , 1969-1970 Containers box 20 , folder 307 Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT) , 1966-1971 Containers box 20 , folder 308 Regional Industrial Development Corp. (RIDC) of Southwestern PA , 1965, 1969 Containers box 20 , folder 309 Three Rivers Improvement and Development Corp. (TRIAD) , no date Containers box 20 , folder 310 Pennsylvania State Police investigations , 1965-1966 Containers box 20 , folder 311 Wilkes Barre-Urban Affairs Committee investigation , 1969 Containers box 20 , folder 312 Subseries 2. Subject Files (1974 Addition) , 1965-1973 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains subject files arranged alphabetically. Some of the notable subjects include summer interns, Moose Lodge, Penn State, community affairs, and Black Caucus materials.
Advocate Community Development Corporation Containers box 30 , folder 71 Bidwell , 1965-1972 Containers box 30 , folder 72-73 Black Caucus Containers box 30 , folder 74 Black Elected Officials Containers box 30 , folder 75 Black Higher Education Conference Containers box 30 , folder 76 Chester Situation (REMOVED) Containers box 30 , folder 77 Community Affairs Containers box 30 , folder 78-79 Cheyney State College Containers box 31 , folder 80 Congressional Black Caucus Containers box 31 , folder 81 Corporate Business Tax Containers box 31 , folder 82 Data Preparation Corporation Containers box 31 , folder 83 Democratic Convention , 1972 Containers box 31 , folder 84 Disadvantaged Students Containers box 31 , folder 85 Elections , 1972 Containers box 31 , folder 86 Elections - Presidential , 1972 Containers box 31 , folder 87 Employment Containers box 31 , folder 88 Erie Containers box 31 , folder 89 Federal Programs Containers box 31 , folder 90 Flood Disaster Containers box 32 , folder 91 Proposed Flying Fields Containers box 32 , folder 92 Foundations Containers box 32 , folder 93 Governor's Tax Reform Containers box 32 , folder 94 House Campaign Containers box 32 , folder 95 House Committees Containers box 32 , folder 96 Housing (H.B. 959, Sessions) , 1971 Containers box 32 , folder 97 Indiana University Containers box 32 , folder 98 Insurance Premiums Containers box 32 , folder 99 Intermediate Units (H.B. 40-41) Containers box 32 , folder 100 Interns, Summer - Correspondence Containers box 32 , folder 101 Interns, Summer - Work Completed Containers box 32 , folder 102 Interns, Summer - Evaluations of Program Containers box 32 , folder 103 Interns, Summer - Applications/Resumes (REMOVED) Containers box 33 , folder 104 Interns, Summer - Rejected Applications (REMOVED) Containers box 33 , folder 105 Interns, Summer - Miscellaneous (REMOVED) Containers box 33 , folder 106 Jackson, Fannie (Ashland, WI) Containers box 33 , folder 107 Justice, Department of Containers box 33 , folder 108 Legislative Audit Advisory Committee Containers box 33 , folder 109 Lincoln University Containers box 33 , folder 110 Lotteries Containers box 33 , folder 111 Mailing Lists Containers box 33 , folder 112 Manpower Training Containers box 33 , folder 113 Medico Logical Investigations Containers box 33 , folder 114 Metropolitan Tenants' Organization Containers box 33 , folder 115 Minority Groups Containers box 33 , folder 116 Moose Lodge - Court Documents Containers box 33 , folder 117 Moose Lodge - Legislation Containers box 34 , folder 118 Moose Lodge - Correspondence , 1968-1972 Containers box 34 , folder 119-121 Moose Lodge - Miscellaneous Containers box 34 , folder 122 Narcotics Containers box 34 , folder 123 N.A.A.C.P. Containers box 34 , folder 124 National Democratic Convention Containers box 34 , folder 125 No Fault Insurance Containers box 34 , folder 126 Nursing, Law, Professional (H.B. 968, Session) , 1971 Containers box 34 , folder 127 Appendices F and G to Jurisdictional Statement (U.S. Supreme Court) Containers box 34 , volume 1 General note This volume includes: PA Liquor Code and Regulations and the Constitution of Supreme Lodge of the World, Loyal Order of the Moose.
Opportunities Industrialization Centers - Pittsburgh, Phila. Containers box 35 , folder 128 Penn State , 1968-1971 Containers box 35 , folder 129-130 Penn State - Black Students Union Containers box 35 , folder 131-132 Penn State - Equal Opportunity Program Containers box 35 , folder 133-134 Penn State - Equal Opportunity Program Miscellaneous Containers box 36 , folder 135 Pennsylvania - Budget , 1972-1973 Containers box 36 , folder 136-137 Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (Senate Bill #1407) Containers box 36 , folder 138 P.H.E.A.A. (PA Higher Education Assistance Agency) Containers box 36 , folder 139-140 PA Human Relations Commission Containers box 37 , folder 141-142 PA Unemployment Compensation Laws Containers box 37 , folder 143 Pittsburgh Containers box 37 , folder 144-145 University of Pittsburgh , 1969-1972 Containers box 38 , folder 146-148 Politics - Campaign Material Containers box 38 , folder 149 Recommendations Containers box 38 , folder 150 Resumes - A-L (REMOVED) Containers box 38 , folder 151 Resumes - M-Z (REMOVED) Containers box 39 , folder 152 Semi-trailer Containers box 39 , folder 153 Students Concerned with Public Health , 1971-1972 Containers box 39 , folder 154 Summer Employment Containers box 39 , folder 155 Temple University Containers box 39 , folder 156 United Black Front Containers box 39 , folder 157 United Black Front Containers box 40 , folder 158 Vietnam Bonus Claim Containers box 40 , folder 159 Vote - 18 Year Old Containers box 40 , folder 160 Welfare Rights Organization Containers box 40 , folder 161 West Chester State College Containers box 40 , folder 162 Yale Tuition Deferment Option Containers box 40 , folder 163 Young, Whitney Containers box 40 , folder 164 Miscellaneous Subjects Containers box 40 , folder 165 Newspaper Clippings Containers box 40 , folder 166 Subseries 3. Subject Files (1975 Addition) Scope and Content Notes This subseries is a subject file of newspaper clippings, primarily from Pennsylvania newspapers for 1974-1975. Topics covered by the clippings are varied and include the state budget, Robert P. Casey, drugs liquor, Herbert Fineman, housing, state legislation, state officials' salaries, minorities, Pittsburgh Convention Center, prison reform, schools, taxes, and transportation.
Allegheny County Containers box 41 , folder 1 Appropriations Containers box 41 , folder 2 Banking Containers box 41 , folder 3 Bicentennial Containers box 41 , folder 4 Budget - Pennsylvania Containers box 41 , folder 5 Busing Containers box 41 , folder 6 Colleges Containers box 41 , folder 8 Casey, Robert P. Containers box 41 , folder 7 Consumer Protection Containers box 41 , folder 9 Convention Center - Pittsburgh Containers box 41 , folder 10 Crime Containers box 41 , folder 11 Day Care Containers box 41 , folder 12 Democratic Party Containers box 41 , folder 13 Drugs Liquor Containers box 41 , folder 14 Economic Conditions Containers box 41 , folder 15 Elections Containers box 41 , folder 16 Employment Containers box 41 , folder 17 Ethics Containers box 41 , folder 18 Expense Accounts, Legislator Containers box 41 , folder 19 Fineman, Herbert Containers box 41 , folder 20 General State Authority Containers box 41 , folder 21 Graduated Income Tax Containers box 41 , folder 22 Highways Containers box 41 , folder 23 Housing Containers box 41 , folder 24 Irvis, K. Leroy Containers box 41 , folder 25 Judges Containers box 41 , folder 26 Law and Order Containers box 41 , folder 27 Legislation Containers box 41 , folder 28 Legislative Compensation Containers box 41 , folder 29 Legislative Reform Containers box 41 , folder 30 Lobbyists Containers box 41 , folder 31 Malpractice Containers box 41 , folder 32 Minorities Containers box 41 , folder 33 No Fault Insurance Containers box 41 , folder 34 PA Department of Environmental Resources Containers box 41 , folder 35 PA Senate Containers box 41 , folder 36 Pensions Containers box 41 , folder 37 Philadelphia - Taxes Containers box 41 , folder 38 Pittsburgh Courier Containers box 41 , folder 39 Presidential Candidates Containers box 41 , folder 40 Prison Reform Containers box 41 , folder 41 Public Defender Containers box 41 , folder 42 Red-Lining Containers box 41 , folder 43 Scandal Containers box 41 , folder 44 Schools Containers box 41 , folder 45 School Board Containers box 41 , folder 46 Shapp, Governor Milton Containers box 41 , folder 47 Sickle Cell Containers box 41 , folder 48 State Government Containers box 41 , folder 49 State Workman's Insurance Fund Containers box 41 , folder 50 Sunshine Law Containers box 41 , folder 51 Sweeney, Leonard Containers box 41 , folder 52 Taxes Containers box 41 , folder 53 Transportation Containers box 41 , folder 54 Utilities Containers box 41 , folder 55 Volkswagen Containers box 41 , folder 56 Miscellaneous Containers box 41 , folder 57 Subseries 4. Political Subject Files (1979 Addition) , 1945-1978 Scope and Content Notes This subseries consists of reports, statements, brochures, correspondence, news clippings, remarks, newsletters, speeches, and notes all related to politics. They include files on education, legislature, prison reform, and speaking engagements. The files are arranged alphabetically.
Budgets and Taxes - Newspaper Clippings , 1968-1976 Containers box 42 , folder 8-9 Business Containers box 42 , folder 10 Conferences Containers box 42 , folder 11 Consumer Protection Containers box 43 , folder 12 Education: University of Pittsburgh - Dollars that Make the Difference Campaign , 1975 Containers box 43 , folder 13 Education: University of Pittsburgh - FAS Gazette , 1975 Containers box 43 , folder 14 Education: University of Pittsburgh - Newspapers Containers box 43 , folder 15 Education: University of Pittsburgh - Trustees Containers box 43 , folder 16 Education: University of Pittsburgh - Western Psychiatric Institute Containers box 43 , folder 17 Education: University of Pittsburgh - Miscellaneous , 1971-1975 Containers box 43 , folder 18 Education: SUNY Albany Alumni Containers box 43 , folder 19 Education: SUNY Albany Alumni Newspapers Containers box 43 , folder 20 Education: Pennsylvania Colleges Containers box 44 , folder 21 Education: Miscellaneous Containers box 44 , folder 22 Election , 1958 Containers box 44 , folder 23 Environment Containers box 44 , folder 24 Government Reform Containers box 44 , folder 25 Health and Welfare Containers box 44 , folder 26-27 Labor, Jobs Containers box 44 , folder 28 Legislature , 1959-1971 Containers box 44 , folder 29 Legislature , 1971-1977 Containers box 45 , folder 30 Legislature - Newspaper Clippings Containers box 45 , folder 31 Legislature - House Bills Containers box 45 , folder 32 Minority Concerns Containers box 45 , folder 33 Organizations Containers box 45 , folder 34 Prison Reform , 1970-1976 Containers box 46 , folder 35 Prison Reform - Neighborhood Centers Youth Service Bureau Grant Application Containers box 46 , folder 36 Prison Reform - Report on Allegations of Police Misconduct and Abuse After the Fatal Shooting of Pittsburgh Police Officer Patrick J. Wallace , 1975 Containers box 46 , folder 37 Prison Reform - Newspaper Clippings , 1969-1976 Containers box 46 , folder 38 Speaking Engagements Programs , 1945-1974 Containers box 46 , folder 39-41 Speaking Engagements Programs , 1975-1978 Containers box 47 , folder 42 Transit Containers box 47 , folder 43 Series VI. Correspondence , 1945-2007 Scope and Content Notes This series consists primarily of Irvis's professional correspondence with constituents, legislators and other government officials, staffers, and community organizers during his legislative career. Also included are related items, such as job applications sent to Irvis's office and formal invitations. Finally, there is a substantial amount of correspondence about the University of Pittsburgh contained in Subseries iv of this series.
This series has been arranged into four subseries by the date the material was acquired by the University of Pittsburgh. Subseries 3 and 4 of this series also contain a substantial amount of personal correspondence; other personal correspondence, some with fellow legislators, can be found in Series II: Personal. Additional community-related and election-related correspondence can be found in Series VII: Community and Series VIII: Campaigns, respectively.
Subseries 1. Correspondence (1971 Original Deposit) , 1965-1969 Scope and Content Notes This subseries consists primarily of correspondence from constituents but also includes correspondence about professional licensure and correspondence regarding miscellaneous conferences. The records are arranged by subject.
Elnora L. Head , 1965-1966 Containers box 22 , folder 356 Miscellaneous requests involving Rep. William S. Morehead's office , 1965-1969 Containers box 22 , folder 357 Employment , 1966-1969 Containers box 22 , folder 358-359 Employment, House of Representatives , 1965-1969 Containers box 22 , folder 360 Academic admissions, requests for scholarships, etc. , 1965-1969 Containers box 22 , folder 361 Mental and correctional institutions admissions, transfers, etc. , 1967-1969 Containers box 22 , folder 362 Professional licensure , 1967, 1969 Containers box 22 , folder 363 Miscellaneous conferences , 1968-1969 Containers box 22 , folder 364 Subseries 2. Correspondence (1974 Addition) Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains Irvis's professoinal correspondence, including job applications, correspondence about scholarships, invitations, crank letters, as well as a folder of memos. General correspondence is arranged alphabetically, but some is arranged by subject.
Correspondence, A-B , 1971-1972 Containers box 23 , folder 16-18 Correspondence, C-U , 1969-1970 Containers box 23 , folder 2-15 Correspondence, C-H , 1971-1972 Containers box 24 , folder 19-25 Correspondence, H-P , 1971-1972 Containers box 25 , folder 26-33 Correspondence, R-Z , 1971-1972 Containers box 26 , folder 34-41 Correspondence , January-February 1972 Containers box 26 , folder 42-44 Correspondence , March-June 1972 Containers box 27 , folder 45-51 Correspondence , July-October 1972 Containers box 28 , folder 52-59 Correspondence , November 1972 Containers box 29 , folder 60 Correspondence, Job Applications Containers box 29 , folder 61 General Physical Description note (REMOVED)
Correspondence, Scholarships, Financial Assistance (REMOVED) Containers box 29 , folder 62 Correspondence, Thank You Letters Containers box 29 , folder 63 Correspondence, Invitations Containers box 29 , folder 64 Correspondence, Richard Partee's Letters Containers box 29 , folder 65 Correspondence, Crank Letters Containers box 29 , folder 66 Correspondence, Confidential Containers box 29 , folder 67 General Physical Description note (REMOVED)
Memos, Miscellaneous Containers box 29 , folder 68 Subseries 3. Correspondence (1979 Addition) , 1948-1978 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains correspondence to and from state officials, as well as communication from constituents and personal letters. Materials are arranged chronologically.
Correspondence , 1948-1959 Containers box 42 , folder 1-3 Correspondence , 1960-1969 Containers box 42 , folder 2 Correspondence , 1970-1971 Containers box 42 , folder 3 Correspondence , August-October, 1972 Containers box 42 , folder 4 Correspondence , November-December, 1972 Containers box 42 , folder 5 Correspondence , 1973-1978 Containers box 42 , folder 6 Correspondence- Notes and Messages , undated Containers box 42 , folder 7 Subseries 4. Correspondence (2010 Addition) , 1945-2007 Scope and Content Notes The correspondence in this subseries is mainly incoming communication to Irvis from state officials, constituents, staff, or personal family and friends. The subseries also contains a large collection of personal greeting cards to the Irvis', some of which have been received from state officials. The correspondence subseries has been arranged according to its personal, community involvement, legislative, or University of Pittsburgh oriented nature. The subject matter of some correspondence overlaps between two of the aforementioned topics, so a majority of the correspondence has been identified as personal in nature. This subseries is arranged chronologically by date.
Personal , 1945 Containers box 95 , folder 29 Personal , 1946 Containers box 95 , folder 30 Personal , 1949 Containers box 95 , folder 31 Personal , 1951 Containers box 95 , folder 32 Personal , 1952 Containers box 95 , folder 33 Personal , 1953 Containers box 95 , folder 34 Personal , 1954 Containers box 95 , folder 35 Personal , 1955 Containers box 95 , folder 36 Personal , 1956 Containers box 95 , folder 37 Personal , 1957 Containers box 95 , folder 38 Personal , 1958 Containers box 95 , folder 39 Personal , 1959 Containers box 95 , folder 40 Personal , 1960 Containers box 95 , folder 41 Personal , 1961 Containers box 95 , folder 42 Personal , 1963 Containers box 95 , folder 43 Personal , 1964 Containers box 95 , folder 44 Personal , 1965 Containers box 95 , folder 45 Personal , 1966 Containers box 95 , folder 46 Personal , 1967 Containers box 95 , folder 47 Personal , 1968 Containers box 95 , folder 48 Personal , 1969 Containers box 95 , folder 49 Personal , 1970 Containers box 95 , folder 50 Personal , 1971 Containers box 96 , folder 1 Personal , 1972 Containers box 96 , folder 2 Personal , 1973 Containers box 96 , folder 3 Personal , 1974 Containers box 96 , folder 4 Personal , 1975 Containers box 96 , folder 5 Personal , 1976 Containers box 96 , folder 6 Personal , 1977 Containers box 96 , folder 7 Personal , 1978 Containers box 96 , folder 8 Personal , 1979 Containers box 96 , folder 9 Personal , 1980 Containers box 96 , folder 10 Personal , 1981 Containers box 96 , folder 11 Personal , 1982 Containers box 96 , folder 12 Personal , 1983 Containers box 96 , folder 13 Personal , 1984 Containers box 96 , folder 14 Personal , 1985 Containers box 96 , folder 15 Personal , 1986 Containers box 96 , folder 16 Personal , 1987 Containers box 96 , folder 17 Personal , 1988 Containers box 96 , folder 18 Personal , 1989 Containers box 96 , folder 19 Personal , 1990 Containers box 96 , folder 20 Personal , 1991 Containers box 96 , folder 21 Personal , 1991 Containers box 96 , folder 22 Personal , 1992 Containers box 96 , folder 23 Personal , 1992 Containers box 96 , folder 24 Personal , 1992 Containers box 96 , folder 25 Personal , 1992 Containers box 96 , folder 26 Personal , 1993 Containers box 96 , folder 27 Personal , 1993 Containers box 96 , folder 28 Personal , 1993 Containers box 97 , folder 1 Personal , 1993 Containers box 97 , folder 2 Personal , 1994 Containers box 97 , folder 3 Personal , 1995 Containers box 97 , folder 4 Personal , 1995 Containers box 97 , folder 5 Personal , 1996 Containers box 97 , folder 6 Personal , 1996 Containers box 97 , folder 7 Personal , 1996 Containers box 97 , folder 8 Personal , 1996 Containers box 97 , folder 9 Personal , 1997 Containers box 97 , folder 10 Personal , 1998 Containers box 97 , folder 11 Personal , 1998 Containers box 97 , folder 12 Personal , 1998 Containers box 97 , folder 13 Personal , 1999 Containers box 97 , folder 14 Personal , 1999 Containers box 97 , folder 15 Personal , 2000 Containers box 97 , folder 16 Personal , 2001 Containers box 97 , folder 17 Personal , 2002 Containers box 97 , folder 18 Personal , 2003 Containers box 98 , folder 1 Personal , 2003 Containers box 98 , folder 2 Personal , 2003 Containers box 98 , folder 3 Personal , 2004 Containers box 98 , folder 4 Personal , 2005 Containers box 98 , folder 5 Personal , 2006 Containers box 98 , folder 6 Personal , 2006 Containers box 98 , folder 7 Personal , 2006 Containers box 98 , folder 8 Personal , 2006 Containers box 98 , folder 9 Personal , 2007 Containers box 98 , folder 10 Personal , undated Containers box 98 , folder 11 Personal , undated Containers box 98 , folder 12 Personal , undated Containers box 98 , folder 13 Personal , undated Containers box 98 , folder 14 Personal , undated Containers box 98 , folder 15 Personal , undated Containers box 98 , folder 16 Personal , undated Containers box 98 , folder 17 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 1 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 2 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 3 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 4 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 5 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 6 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 7 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 8 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 9 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 10 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 11 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 12 Personal , undated Containers box 99 , folder 13 Community Involvement , 1947 Containers box 99 , folder 14 Community Involvement , 1959 Containers box 99 , folder 15 Community Involvement , 1975 Containers box 99 , folder 16 Community Involvement , 1976 Containers box 99 , folder 17 Community Involvement , 1986 Containers box 99 , folder 18 Community Involvement , 1989 Containers box 99 , folder 19 Legislative , 1958 Containers box 99 , folder 20 Legislative , 1959 Containers box 99 , folder 21 Legislative , 1961 Containers box 99 , folder 22 Legislative , 1962 Containers box 99 , folder 23 Legislative , 1963 Containers box 99 , folder 24 Legislative , 1964 Containers box 99 , folder 25 Legislative , 1965 Containers box 99 , folder 26 Legislative , 1966 Containers box 99 , folder 27 Legislative , 1967 Containers box 99 , folder 28 Legislative , 1971 Containers box 99 , folder 29 Legislative , 1974 Containers box 99 , folder 30 Legislative , 1975 Containers box 99 , folder 31 Legislative , 1976 Containers box 99 , folder 32 Legislative , 1977 Containers box 99 , folder 33 Legislative , 1978 Containers box 99 , folder 34 Legislative , 1979 Containers box 99 , folder 35 Legislative , 1980 Containers box 99 , folder 36 Legislative , 1981 Containers box 99 , folder 37 Legislative , 1982 Containers box 99 , folder 38 Legislative , 1983 Containers box 99 , folder 39 Legislative , 1984 Containers box 99 , folder 40 Legislative , 1985 Containers box 99 , folder 41 Legislative , 1986 Containers box 99 , folder 42 Legislative , 1987 Containers box 99 , folder 43 Legislative , 1988 Containers box 100 , folder 1 Legislative , 1989 Containers box 100 , folder 2 Legislative , 1990 Containers box 100 , folder 3 Legislative , 1991 Containers box 100 , folder 4 Legislative , 1992 Containers box 100 , folder 5 Legislative , 1993 Containers box 100 , folder 6 Legislative , 1994 Containers box 100 , folder 7 Legislative , 1995 Containers box 100 , folder 8 Legislative , 1996 Containers box 100 , folder 9 Legislative , 1997 Containers box 100 , folder 10 Legislative , 1998 Containers box 100 , folder 11 Legislative , 1999 Containers box 100 , folder 12 Legislative , 2000 Containers box 100 , folder 13 Legislative , 2001 Containers box 100 , folder 14 Legislative , 2002 Containers box 100 , folder 15 Legislative , 2003 Containers box 100 , folder 16 Legislative , 2004 Containers box 100 , folder 17 Legislative , 2005 Containers box 100 , folder 18 Legislative , 2006 Containers box 100 , folder 19 Legislative , undated Containers box 100 , folder 20 University of Pittsburgh , 1967 Containers box 100 , folder 21 University of Pittsburgh , 1974 Containers box 100 , folder 22 University of Pittsburgh , 1975 Containers box 100 , folder 23 University of Pittsburgh , 1976 Containers box 100 , folder 24 University of Pittsburgh , 1978 Containers box 100 , folder 25 University of Pittsburgh , 1979 Containers box 100 , folder 26 University of Pittsburgh , 1981 Containers box 100 , folder 27 University of Pittsburgh , 1982 Containers box 100 , folder 28 University of Pittsburgh , 1983 Containers box 100 , folder 29 University of Pittsburgh , 1985 Containers box 100 , folder 30 University of Pittsburgh , 1987 Containers box 100 , folder 31 University of Pittsburgh , 1988 Containers box 100 , folder 32 University of Pittsburgh , 1989 Containers box 100 , folder 33 University of Pittsburgh , 1990 Containers box 100 , folder 34 University of Pittsburgh , 1991 Containers box 100 , folder 35 University of Pittsburgh , 1992 Containers box 100 , folder 36 University of Pittsburgh , 1993 Containers box 100 , folder 37 University of Pittsburgh , 1994 Containers box 100 , folder 38 University of Pittsburgh , 1995 Containers box 100 , folder 39 University of Pittsburgh , 1996 Containers box 100 , folder 40 University of Pittsburgh , 1997 Containers box 100 , folder 41 University of Pittsburgh , 1998 Containers box 100 , folder 42 University of Pittsburgh , 1999 Containers box 100 , folder 43 University of Pittsburgh , 2000 Containers box 100 , folder 44 University of Pittsburgh , 2001 Containers box 100 , folder 45 University of Pittsburgh , 2002 Containers box 100 , folder 46 University of Pittsburgh , 2003 Containers box 100 , folder 47 University of Pittsburgh , 2005 Containers box 100 , folder 48 University of Pittsburgh , 2006 Containers box 100 , folder 49 University of Pittsburgh , undated Containers box 100 , folder 50 Series VII. Community , 1945-2005 Scope and Content Notes Irvis was active in community organizations and programs, particularly ones related to arts and culture, racial justice and equality, housing, and education. This series documents his involvement with many of those organizations through correspondence, publications, programs and pamphlets created by the organizations, reports, press releases, and newsclippings. It also documents some of Irvis's early employment in community-related enterprises, such as his time at the Urban League, with the Pittsburgh Courier, and as a law clerk and practicing lawyer.
This series has been divided into subseries based on both the date the material was acquired by the University of Pittsburgh as well as by subject.
Subseries 1. Community Programs (1980 addition) , 1970-1978 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains memos, correspondence, brochures, reports, and press releases related to community events in the Pittsburgh area, 1970-1978. This series is arranged chronologically.
1970 Containers box 51 , folder 24 1971-1972 Containers box 51 , folder 25 1973-1974 Containers box 51 , folder 26 1975-1976 Containers box 51 , folder 27 1977-1978 Containers box 51 , folder 28 Subseries 2. Irvis's Early Employment (1980 addition) , 1945-1955 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains clippings, programs, correspondence, and other materials related to Irvis' employment, 1945-1955. These file are arranged by subject.
Urban League , 1945 Containers box 50 , folder 1 Law School Containers box 50 , folder 2 Pittsburgh Courier , 1954 Containers box 50 , folder 3 Law Clerk Appointment , 1955 Containers box 50 , folder 4 District Attorney and Rose, Schmidt, Dixon Containers box 50 , folder 5 Miscellaneous Containers box 50 , folder 6 Subseries 3. Museums, Programs, and Committees (1995 addition) , 1971-1994 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains clippings, programs brochures, correspondence, press releases, reports, and statements relating to various, cultural, civic, and educational organizations that Irvis has been associated. This series is arranged alphabetically by organization.
Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum (AAHCM) , 1992, 1993-1994 Containers box 65 , folder 93 AAHCM Containers box 65 , folder 94-96 Action-Housing, INC Containers box 65 , folder 97 Allegheny Conference on Community Development Containers box 65 , folder 98 Allegheny County Bicentennial Containers box 65 , folder 99 Allegheny Home Rule Charter , July 11, 1978 Containers box 65 , folder 100 Annual Legislative School Art Exhibition Containers box 65 , folder 101 Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Containers box 65 , folder 102 Bicentennial Subcommittee , September 18, 1987 Containers box 65 , folder 103 Bidwell Training Center Containers box 65 , folder 104 Biographical Dictionary of Early Pennsylvania Legislators Containers box 65 , folder 105 The Carnegie Museum - Art/Artifact: African Art Containers box 66 , folder 106 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Containers box 66 , folder 107 Child Lures(Child Abuse Prevention) Containers box 66 , folder 108 Franklin Institute Science Museum , 1984 Containers box 66 , folder 109 Higher Education , 1978 Containers box 66 , folder 110 Institute for Court Management of the National Center for State Court , 1989 Containers box 66 , folder 111 K. Leroy Irvis Towers , 1978 Containers box 66 , folder 112 Lemington Home for the Aged Containers box 66 , folder 113 Mobilizing for Adult Literacy and Learning , 1994 Containers box 66 , folder 114 Murray - Irvis Genetic Disease Center Containers box 66 , folder 115 Novak Report , 1981 Containers box 66 , folder 116 Nursing Recruitment Coalition (NRC) Containers box 66 , folder 117 Olympic Committee , 1980 Containers box 66 , folder 118 Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL) Containers box 66 , folder 119 Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Containers box 66 , folder 120 Philadelphia Museum of Art Containers box 67 , folder 121-122 Pittsburgh Convention Center , 1978 Containers box 67 , folder 123 Greater Pittsburgh Magazine , 1971 Containers box 67 , folder 124 Project 90 - Speaker Containers box 67 , folder 125 Public Support for the Gifted and Talented Education , 1981 Containers box 67 , folder 126 Shooting Star Productions, INC Containers box 67 , folder 127 Sixteen Black Artists Containers box 67 , folder 128 South Africa Containers box 67 , folder 129 Speeches and Eulogies Containers box 67 , folder 130 The Student Conservation Program , 1983 Containers box 67 , folder 131 Subseries 4. Community Involvement (2010 addition) , 1947-2005 Scope and Content Notes Irvis used his legislative influence from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to benefit surrounding communities. This series includes information related to his involvement with various community and educational organizations, including Temple University, the State University of New York at Albany, the Heinz History Center, and various local, statewide, and national art foundations, among many others. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
10000 Friends of Pennsylvania , 1996-1999 Containers box 103 , folder 39 10000 Friends of Pennsylvania , 1998-1999 Containers box 103 , folder 40 Abidjan World Conference on World Peace , 1973 Containers box 103 , folder 41 Acknowledgements, An Effective Delivery System for the Aged , 1972 Containers box 103 , folder 42 Acknowledgements, Deny Me Not , undated Containers box 103 , folder 43 Acknowledgements, Poverty's Children , undated Containers box 103 , folder 44 Acknowledgements, Vocational Plan of Career Development for Female Residents of Correctional Facilities , 1971 Containers box 103 , folder 45 Addison Terrace Learning Center , 1992 Containers box 104 , folder 1 African American Community Development , 1995 Containers box 104 , folder 2 African Methodist Episcopal Church , 1979 Containers box 104 , folder 3 Albany High School , 1987 Containers box 104 , folder 4 Alleghians LTD , 1997 Containers box 104 , folder 5 Allegheny Conference on Community Development , 1994 Containers box 104 , folder 6 Allegheny River Edge Park , 1979 Containers box 104 , folder 7 American Youth Wind Orchestra , 1992 Containers box 104 , folder 8 Americans for Democratic Action , 1971, 1981 Containers box 104 , folder 9 AMA Flying , 1997 Containers box 104 , folder 10 American Waterways Wind Orchestra , 1993 Containers box 104 , folder 11 Arts Lottery , undated Containers box 104 , folder 12 Bidwell , 1981 Containers box 104 , folder 13 Bishop McDevitt High School , 1972 Containers box 104 , folder 14 Black Caucus' Higher Education Leadership Summit , 1992 Containers box 104 , folder 15 Boy Scouts of America , 1993 Containers box 104 , folder 16 Business and Job Development Corporation, Annual Meeting , 1975 Containers box 104 , folder 17 California State College of Pennsylvania , 1982 Containers box 104 , folder 18 Carlow Cottage , 1994 Containers box 104 , folder 19 Carnegie Mellon , undated Containers box 104 , folder 20 Center for Studying Social Welfare and Community Development , 1980 Containers box 104 , folder 21 Center on Race and Social Problems , 2005 Containers box 104 , folder 22 Century Technologies , 1992 Containers box 104 , folder 23 Cheyney University , 1989 Containers box 104 , folder 24 Child Development Program , 1977 Containers box 104 , folder 25 Chronicle of Higher Education , 1992 Containers box 104 , folder 26 Citizens for Arts in Pennsylvania , 1980 Containers box 104 , folder 27 Civic Glossary , 1998 Containers box 104 , folder 28 Clarion University , 2005 Containers box 104 , folder 29 Community Action, Pittsburgh , 1968-1969 Containers box 104 , folder 30 Community College African American Caucus , 1995 Containers box 104 , folder 31 Community College of Allegheny County , 1995-1999 Containers box 104 , folder 32 Community College of Allegheny County, Legends in Leadership , 1999 Containers box 104 , folder 33 Connecticut Citizen Action Group , 1980 Containers box 104 , folder 34 Concord Resources Group , 1991-1992 Containers box 104 , folder 35 Council of the Americas , 1978 Containers box 104 , folder 36 Crime Prevention , undated Containers box 104 , folder 37 Daisy Lampkin Week , 1983 Containers box 104 , folder 38 David L. Lawrence Convention Center , 1998-1999 Containers box 104 , folder 39 David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Art Committee , 1999 Containers box 104 , folder 40 Declaration of Independence, Draft Resolution , 1975 Containers box 104 , folder 41 Division of Film Promotion , 1980 Containers box 104 , folder 42 Dominion Strong Men and Women, Excellence in Leadership , 2003 Containers box 104 , folder 43 Edinboro College , undated Containers box 104 , folder 44 Editing , undated Containers box 104 , folder 45 Equal Employment Opportunity , 1976 Containers box 104 , folder 46 Fair Budget Coalition , 1981 Containers box 104 , folder 47 First Continental Congress Reconvened , 1974 Containers box 104 , folder 48 Forbes Field II Task Force , 1995 Containers box 104 , folder 49 Forbes Field II Task Force Committee Information , 1995 Containers box 104 , folder 50 Forbes Field II Task Force Committee Information , 1995 Containers box 104 , folder 51 Freedom Corner , 1999 Containers box 104 , folder 52 Gettysburg , 1992 Containers box 104 , folder 53 Governor's Conference on Library and Information Services , 1990 Containers box 104 , folder 54 Governor's Sports and Exposition Facilities Task Force , 1996 Containers box 104 , folder 55 Greater Pittsburgh Literary Council , 1988 Containers box 104 , folder 56 Green for State Assembly , 1980 Containers box 104 , folder 57 Hamilton School , 1981 Containers box 104 , folder 58 Harper, Ruth B., State Representative , 1992 Containers box 104 , folder 59 Harrah's Entertainment , 1996 Containers box 104 , folder 60 Harris Learning Center , 1976 Containers box 104 , folder 61 Harrisburg Area Community College , undated Containers box 104 , folder 62 Harrisburg School District , undated Containers box 104 , folder 63 Heinz History Center Tribute , undated Containers box 104 , folder 64 H. John Heinz III Public Policy Symposium , 1993 Containers box 104 , folder 65 H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management , 1992 Containers box 104 , folder 66 Howard Heinz Endowment , 1990-1991 Containers box 104 , folder 67 Vira I. Heinz Endowment , 1990 Containers box 104 , folder 68 Heinz Family Foundation , 1993 Containers box 105 , folder 1 Hillman State Park Conservation , 1985 Containers box 105 , folder 2 Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania , 1992 Containers box 105 , folder 3 History Makers , 2004 Containers box 105 , folder 4 History Makers , 2005 Containers box 105 , folder 5 Home Rule Charter , 1995-1996 Containers box 105 , folder 6 Homer S. Brown Legacy , 1986 Containers box 105 , folder 7 Hudson Valley Girl Scout Council , 1987 Containers box 105 , folder 8 Human Relations , 1968, 1995 Containers box 105 , folder 9 Industry Day , 1984 Containers box 105 , folder 10 Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers , 1997 Containers box 105 , folder 11 International Year of Older Persons , 1999 Containers box 105 , folder 12 Investing Now , 1990 Containers box 105 , folder 13 Irvis Video Project , undated Containers box 105 , folder 14 Judge Genevieve Blatt Endowment Fund , 1996 Containers box 105 , folder 15 K. Leroy Irvis Minority Public Affairs Program Project Concept , 1994 Containers box 105 , folder 16 Kennedy-Lawrence Annual Dinner , 1978, 1981 Containers box 105 , folder 17 Knoll, Catherine-Baker , 1987-1988 Containers box 105 , folder 18 Kury Campaign , 1996 Containers box 105 , folder 19 Kutztown University , 1997 Containers box 105 , folder 20 Lincoln Portrait , 1991 Containers box 105 , folder 21 Lincoln University , 1989-1993 Containers box 105 , folder 22 Lincoln University ACT 101/TIME , 1999 Containers box 105 , folder 23 Magee-Women's Health Foundation , 1992 Containers box 105 , folder 24 Martin Luther King Jr. , 1983, 1993 Containers box 105 , folder 25 Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center , 1992 Containers box 105 , folder 26 Masons , 1995 Containers box 105 , folder 27 Mass , 1974 Containers box 105 , folder 28 McDonald, Valerie A. , 1997 Containers box 105 , folder 29 Medical, Health Spirit , 1980 Containers box 105 , folder 30 Mini-White House Conference on Aging , 1994 Containers box 105 , folder 31 Montefiore Hospital , 1988 Containers box 105 , folder 32 NAACP , 1977, 1986 Containers box 105 , folder 33 National Association of Social Workers , 1995 Containers box 105 , folder 34 National Visionary Leadership Project , 2006 Containers box 105 , folder 35 Neighborhood Platform Conference , undated Containers box 105 , folder 36 Nursing Recruitment Coalition , 1991 Containers box 105 , folder 37 Oakland Preservation , 1991 Containers box 105 , folder 38 Opera America , 1980-1981 Containers box 105 , folder 39 Pamphlets, African American Interests , 1968-1999 Containers box 105 , folder 40 Pamphlets, Art , 1981-2001 Containers box 105 , folder 41 Pamphlets, Community Development , 1976-2000 Containers box 105 , folder 42 Pamphlets, Legislative/Political , 1969-2005 Containers box 105 , folder 43 Pamphlets, Miscellaneous , 1957-2002 Containers box 105 , folder 44 Pamphlets, Music , 1947-1998 Containers box 105 , folder 45 Pamphlets, Personal , 1966-1998 Containers box 105 , folder 46 Pamphlets, Religious , 1976-1999 Containers box 105 , folder 47 Pennsylvania AFL-CIO , 1986 Containers box 105 , folder 48 Pennsylvania Art Education Association , 1996 Containers box 105 , folder 49 Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee , 1994-2005 Containers box 105 , folder 50 Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries , 1992-1995 Containers box 105 , folder 51 Pennsylvania Council on the Arts , undated Containers box 105 , folder 52 Pennsylvania Director's Association for Community Action , 1986 Containers box 105 , folder 53 Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission , 1975 Containers box 105 , folder 54 Personal Assistance , 1980-1987 Containers box 105 , folder 55 Philadelphia Civic Center , 1979-1980 Containers box 105 , folder 56 Philadelphia Museum of Art , 1990-1992 Containers box 105 , folder 57 Philadelphia Foundation , undated Containers box 105 , folder 58 The Pierans, Inc. , 1995 Containers box 105 , folder 59 The Pierans, Art Awareness , 1989 Containers box 105 , folder 60 Pirates , 1995 Containers box 106 , folder 1 Pittsburgh , 1980-1993 Containers box 106 , folder 2 Pittsburgh Brag Book , 2000 Containers box 106 , folder 3 Pittsburgh Center for the Arts , 1992-1995 Containers box 106 , folder 4 Pittsburgh Conference for Replication of the Ex-Offenders Program , 1980 Containers box 106 , folder 5 Pittsburgh Courier , 1981 Containers box 106 , folder 6 Poetry Editing , undated Containers box 106 , folder 7 Portrait of a Speaker , 1989 Containers box 106 , folder 8 Preserving Pittsburgh , 1994 Containers box 106 , folder 9 Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE) , 1998 Containers box 106 , folder 10 Project 90 , 1995 Containers box 106 , folder 11 Public Art Committee , 2000, 2005 Containers box 106 , folder 12 Public Participation Committee , 1989 Containers box 106 , folder 13 Public Transportation , undated Containers box 106 , folder 14 Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania , 1988 Containers box 106 , folder 15 Resumes , undated Containers box 106 , folder 16 Rockefeller Institute , 1993 Containers box 106 , folder 17 Shadyside Academy , 1970 Containers box 106 , folder 18 Sickle Cell Society Inc. , 1992-2004 Containers box 106 , folder 19 Singel Campaign , undated Containers box 106 , folder 20 Slippery Rock State College , 1976 Containers box 106 , folder 21 Slippery Rock University , undated Containers box 106 , folder 22 Southdown Inc. , 1991 Containers box 106 , folder 23 State Museum of Pennsylvania , 1993 Containers box 106 , folder 24 SUNY Albany , 1986-2002 Containers box 106 , folder 25 SUNY Albany Magazine , 2005 Containers box 106 , folder 26 Temple University , 1990-1995 Containers box 106 , folder 27 Temple University Alumni Magazine , 1986 Containers box 106 , folder 28 Temple University Institute of African and African American Affairs , 1988-1989 Containers box 106 , folder 29 Temple University Institute of African and African American Affairs , 1989 Containers box 106 , folder 30 Temple University, North Philadelphia Community Resource Guide , undated Containers box 106 , folder 31 Temple University Public Policy , 1995-1996 Containers box 106 , folder 32 Three Rivers Improvement and Development Corporation , 1971-1972 Containers box 106 , folder 33 Tri-State Consortium , 1992 Containers box 106 , folder 34 Ujima , 2002 Containers box 106 , folder 35 Understanding the Oceans , 1979 Containers box 106 , folder 36 U.S. Constitutional Bicentennial , 1976 Containers box 106 , folder 37 U.S.S. Independence , 1988 Containers box 106 , folder 38 U.S.S. Pittsburgh , 1985 Containers box 106 , folder 39 Unity Center, Friend of Unity Award , 1974 Containers box 106 , folder 40 Unity Institute , 1977-1979 Containers box 106 , folder 41 Unity Institute , 1978-1979 Containers box 106 , folder 42 University of Pennsylvania , 1992, 1996 Containers box 106 , folder 43 University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine , 1991-1992 Containers box 106 , folder 44 Urban Redevelopment Authority , undated Containers box 106 , folder 45 Verna D. Wolford Memorial Service , 1996 Containers box 106 , folder 46 What About Pittsburgh? Three Rivers Improvement and Development Corporation , 1972 Containers box 106 , folder 47 Vanguard Jaycees Chapter , 1973 Containers box 106 , folder 48 YWCA , 1981 Containers box 106 , folder 49 Youth Choral Festival , 2002 Containers box 106 , folder 50 Subseries 5. Clarion Project (1995 addition) , 1989-1992 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes presentations, history, reports, correspondence, and news releases regarding the construction of a hazardous waste management facility in Mill Creek Township, Clarion County, Pa. These materials are arranged by subject.
Technology Evaluation , November 16, 1989 Containers box 77 , folder 237 Proposed Phase II Evaluation Report , March-May, 1990 Containers box 77 , folder 238-239 Conceptual Facility Design Review , April, 1990 Containers box 77 , folder 240 Conceptual Design Presentation , April, 1990 Containers box 77 , folder 241 Compliance History , March-May, 1990 Containers box 77 , folder 242-243 Candidate Sites for Hazardous Waste Management Facility , July, 1990 Containers box 77 , folder 244 Tier 1 Site Evaluation Report , August, 1990 Containers box 77 , folder 245 Tier 2 Soils, Geologic, Groundwater Investigation Work Plan , November, 1990 Containers box 77 , folder 246 Phase I Application , June, 1991 Containers box 77 , folder 247 Citizen Correspondence Containers box 78 , folder 248 Various Correspondence Containers box 78 , folder 249 Public Advisory Committee Containers box 78 , folder 250-251 Public Participation Committee Containers box 78 , folder 252 News Releases Containers box 78 , folder 253 All Fired Up: Burning Hazardous Waste in Cement Kilns , 1992 Containers box 78 , folder 254 Miscellaneous Containers box 78 , folder 255 Subseries 6. Camp Hill Prison Riots (1995 addition) , 1989-1990 Scope and Content Notes This subseries consists of materials related to the Camp Hill Prison Riots of October 1989. Inmates held the State Correctional Institute at Camp Hill for four days. There were no escapes, however, 138 corrections officers were injured and 17 more were held hostage. Seventy inmates were also injured and 14 buildings were destroyed. The resulting costs for police, rescue, repairs and cleanup ran into the millions and were paid by Pennsylvania taxpayers. Irvis was a member of the Governor's Commission to investigate the riots.
Governor's Commission on Riots- Final Report Containers box 53 , folder 1 Governor's Commission on Riots- Correspondence , October, 1989 Containers box 53 , folder 2 Governor's Commission on Riots- Correspondence , November 1, 1989-November 9, 1989 Containers box 53 , folder 3 Governor's Commission on Riots- Correspondence , November 10, 1989-November 30, 1989 Containers box 53 , folder 4 Governor's Commission on Riots- Correspondence , December, 1989 Containers box 53 , folder 5 Governor's Commission on Riots- Correspondence , January, 1990-February, 1990 Containers box 53 , folder 6 Various Newsclippings , 1990 Containers box 53 , folder 7 Photographs of Camp Hill Prison (after the riot) Containers box 53 , folder 8 Subseries 7. African American Interests (2010 addition) , 1933-2005 Scope and Content Notes Irvis' interest in African American affairs began early upon his arrival in Pittsburgh in the 1940s. During this time, Irvis joined the Urban League of Pittsburgh and took part in demonstrations against discrimination in Pittsburgh department stores. The African American Interests subseries documents Irvis' involvement with organizations and the African American community. Irvis was involved with a number of organizations including the Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum, the American Foundation for Negro Affairs, the Black Elected Officials Summit, the NAACP, the National Black Caucus of State Legislatures, the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, and the University of Pittsburgh as each corresponded to issues pertinent to the African American Community. Irvis' membership within these organizations has produced event and conference information, pamphlets, organization literature, news clippings, publications and flyers. The subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
A Better Chance Program , 1972 Containers box 110 , folder 44 African American Summit , 1999 Containers box 110 , folder 45 African American Hall of Fame Sculpture Garden , 1986 Containers box 110 , folder 46 African American Lawyers , 1994-1995 Containers box 110 , folder 47 African American Women , 2000 Containers box 110 , folder 48 African American Women for Political Change , 2002 Containers box 110 , folder 49 Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum , 1990-1994 Containers box 110 , folder 50 Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum , 1989-1992 Containers box 110 , folder 51 All African People's Revolutionary Party , 1989 Containers box 110 , folder 52 American Foundation for Negro Affairs , 1984 Containers box 110 , folder 53 American Heritage , 1992 Containers box 110 , folder 54 Apartheid , 1985 Containers box 110 , folder 55 April 4th Mobilization Committee, Pittsburgh Coalition to Stop the Atlanta Child Murders , 1981 Containers box 110 , folder 56 Architects , 1991 Containers box 110 , folder 57 Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History , undated Containers box 110 , folder 58 Black Artists , undated Containers box 110 , folder 59 Black Caucus Review , 1983 Containers box 110 , folder 60 Black Contractors Association , undated Containers box 110 , folder 61 Black Culture, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh , undated Containers box 110 , folder 62 Black Elected Officials , 1988 Containers box 110 , folder 63 Black elected Officials Summit , 1995 Containers box 110 , folder 64 Black Extravaganza , 1996-2001 Containers box 110 , folder 65 Black History , 1990 Containers box 110 , folder 66 Black History Museum Committee , 1983 Containers box 110 , folder 67 Blacks in Pittsburgh , 1992 Containers box 110 , folder 68 Black Law Journal , 1974 Containers box 111 , folder 1 Black Law Journal , 1974 Containers box 111 , folder 2 Black Leadership and Community Conference , 1981 Containers box 111 , folder 3 Black Opinion Magazine , 2005 Containers box 111 , folder 4 Black Politics , 1972 Containers box 111 , folder 5 Black Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial , 1988 Containers box 111 , folder 6 Black Solidarity Fair , undated Containers box 111 , folder 7 Black United Fund of Pennsylvania , 1988 Containers box 111 , folder 8 BWPC , 1987, 1988 Containers box 111 , folder 9 Black Voters , 1987 Containers box 111 , folder 10 Bowen, Uvella S. Adkins, Temple University , 1993 Containers box 111 , folder 11 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh , 1996 Containers box 111 , folder 12 Carving , undated Containers box 111 , folder 13 Civil Rights in Pittsburgh , undated Containers box 111 , folder 14 Commission on Human Rights , 1995 Containers box 111 , folder 15 Commission on Minority Participation in Education and American Life , 1988 Containers box 111 , folder 16 Committee to Elect & Friends of Rufus Lynch , 1998 Containers box 111 , folder 17 CCAC , 1996, undated Containers box 111 , folder 18 Conference on Black Basic Education , 1980 Containers box 111 , folder 19 Conference on Black History , 1990 Containers box 111 , folder 20 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Policy Review , 1994 Containers box 111 , folder 21 The Crisis , 1949 Containers box 111 , folder 22 Democratic National Committee , 1968, 1984 Containers box 111 , folder 23 Editorial , 1968 Containers box 111 , folder 24 Education of Black Americans , 1979 Containers box 111 , folder 25 Erie I Community Center , 1983 Containers box 111 , folder 26 Fact Sheets , 1980 Containers box 111 , folder 27 Figureheads , undated Containers box 111 , folder 28 Ghana , undated Containers box 111 , folder 29 Grolier Books , 1956 Containers box 111 , folder 30 Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania , 1997 Containers box 111 , folder 31 Homer S. Brown Law Association , 2001 Containers box 111 , folder 32 Housing Authority , 1991 Containers box 111 , folder 33 International Review of African American Art , 2000 Containers box 111 , folder 34 Inter-Racial Action Council of Pittsburgh , undated Containers box 111 , folder 35 Irvis, the Negro in the Civil War , 1933 Containers box 111 , folder 36 Journal of African American History , 2003 Containers box 111 , folder 37 Journal of Blacks in Higher Education , 1996 Containers box 111 , folder 38 Kuumba Trust , 1997 Containers box 111 , folder 39 Lincoln University , 1989 Containers box 111 , folder 40 Mandela, Nelson , 1990, 1991 Containers box 111 , folder 41 Manuscript , undated Containers box 111 , folder 42 Martin Luther King Jr. , 1988-2003 Containers box 111 , folder 43 MLK Jr. Photo Exhibit, Countdown to Eternity , undated Containers box 111 , folder 44 MLK Jr. Prayer Breakfast , 2001 Containers box 111 , folder 45 Minority Employment , 1980 Containers box 111 , folder 46 Minority Enterprise Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania , 1992-1996 Containers box 111 , folder 47 NAACP , 1993, 1997 Containers box 111 , folder 48 NAACP Bicentennial Calendar , 1976 Containers box 111 , folder 49 NAACP Events , 1980-1992 Containers box 111 , folder 50 NAACP Membership , 1978 Containers box 111 , folder 51 National Association of Black Journalists, Frank Bolden , 2003 Containers box 111 , folder 52 National Bar Association , 2001 Containers box 111 , folder 53 National Black Assembly , undated Containers box 111 , folder 54 National Black Caucus of State Legislators , 1985 Containers box 111 , folder 55 National Black Caucus of State Legislators , 1987 Containers box 111 , folder 56 National Black Caucus on the Black Aged , 1980 Containers box 111 , folder 57 National Database of Arts Organizations of Color , 1995 Containers box 111 , folder 58 National Society of Black Engineers , 1990 Containers box 111 , folder 59 News clippings , 1976-2000 Containers box 111 , folder 60 Newsletters , 1970-2005 Containers box 111 , folder 61 Notes , 1957-1959 Containers box 111 , folder 62 Pamphlets , 1977-2004 Containers box 111 , folder 63 Pan-African Association of America , 1995 Containers box 111 , folder 64 Pelosi Report , 2003 Containers box 111 , folder 65 Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education , 1970-2000 Containers box 111 , folder 66 Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education , 1994-1996 Containers box 111 , folder 67 Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education , 1992-2000 Containers box 112 , folder 1 Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, Journal , 1996 Containers box 112 , folder 2 Pennsylvania Black History Committee , undated Containers box 112 , folder 3 Pennsylvania Black Legislators , 1985 Containers box 112 , folder 4 Pennsylvania Blackbook , 1981 Containers box 112 , folder 5 Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee , 1987 Containers box 112 , folder 6 Pennsylvania Heritage, Black History and Culture , 1977-1978 Containers box 112 , folder 7 Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission , 1968 Containers box 112 , folder 8 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus , 1974-1998 Containers box 112 , folder 9 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus , 1992, 2000 Containers box 112 , folder 10 Penn State Racism , undated Containers box 112 , folder 11 Pittsburgh Council on Intercultural Education , 1947 Containers box 112 , folder 12 Pittsburgh Foundation , 1998 Containers box 112 , folder 13 Political Trailblazers , 2003 Containers box 112 , folder 14 PACE , 1994 Containers box 112 , folder 15 Project 90 Inc. , 1995 Containers box 112 , folder 16 Racial Inequality Education , undated Containers box 112 , folder 17 Reinventing Brown v. Board of Education , undated Containers box 112 , folder 18 Resumes , undated Containers box 112 , folder 19 Riot Fact Finding Committee FOP , 1968 Containers box 112 , folder 20 St. Francis , 1992 Containers box 112 , folder 21 School Segregation , undated Containers box 112 , folder 22 Shooting Star Black Literary Magazine , 1989 Containers box 112 , folder 23 Smithsonian , 1979 Containers box 112 , folder 24 Speaking Engagement , undated Containers box 112 , folder 25 Springer-Kemp, Maida , 2000 Containers box 112 , folder 26 SUNY Albany , 1990 Containers box 112 , folder 27 Supreme Court, Irvis v. Moose Lodge , 1972 Containers box 112 , folder 28 Symposium on the State of States , 1990 Containers box 112 , folder 29 Temple University , 1990 Containers box 112 , folder 30 Temple University, Center for African American History and Culture , 1987 Containers box 112 , folder 31 United Negro College Fund , undated Containers box 112 , folder 32 University of Pittsburgh , 1997, 2005 Containers box 112 , folder 33 University of Pittsburgh, African American Deans , 2001 Containers box 112 , folder 34 University of Pittsburgh, African Heritage Classroom , 1987-1996 Containers box 112 , folder 35 University of Pittsburgh, Black Studies Major , undated Containers box 112 , folder 36 University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health , 1998 Containers box 112 , folder 37 University of Pittsburgh, Institute of Politics , 1995 Containers box 112 , folder 38 University of Pittsburgh, Kenya Pilot Project , 1986-1989 Containers box 112 , folder 39 Urban League , 1997-2003 Containers box 112 , folder 40 Urban League Annual Report , 2002-2003 Containers box 112 , folder 41 Urban League, Interview , undated Containers box 112 , folder 42 Urban League, Ronald H. Brown Banquet & Awards , 1998 Containers box 112 , folder 43 Vital Issues , 1991 Containers box 112 , folder 44 Western Pennsylvania Black Political Assembly , 1980 Containers box 112 , folder 45 Western Pennsylvania Black Political Statement of Accord , undated Containers box 112 , folder 46 Zaire-American Research Institute , 1989 Containers box 112 , folder 47 Subseries 8. Housing (2010 addition) , 1973-1999 Scope and Content Notes Irvis was interested in providing housing opportunities for all people, regardless of financial ability. The material in this subseries contains research compiled by Irvis concerning housing issues in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania, articles he authored concerned with the availability of equal-opportunity housing, and legislative material related to the various issues he identified. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Action Housing Inc. , 1991 Containers box 112 , folder 48 Articles , 1973-1976 Containers box 112 , folder 49 Hill House Association , 1985 Containers box 112 , folder 50 Irvis Report , 1976-1977 Containers box 112 , folder 51 K. Leroy Irvis Towers , 1999 Containers box 112 , folder 52 Legislation , 1973-1977 Containers box 112 , folder 53 Metropolitan Tenants' Organization of Allegheny County , undated Containers box 112 , folder 54 Notes , undated Containers box 112 , folder 55 Press Releases , 1973-1976 Containers box 112 , folder 56 Report of Financial Status of the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh , 1978 Containers box 112 , folder 57 WAMO Radio Show , 1977 Containers box 112 , folder 58 Series VIII. Campaigns , 1958-1994 Scope and Content Notes This series documents Irvis's own campaigns for the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives as well as his involvement in some of the campaigns of his colleagues in the State House and Senate. The series consists primarily of promotional material (flyers, posters, buttons, fact sheets, etc.) and correspondence, as well as a substantial amount of financial documentation, including donations and expenses.
The series has been divided into four subseries based on the date the material was acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Election Campaign (1980 Addition) , 1958 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes posters, flyers, correspondence, clippings, notes and literature from Irvis' election campaign, 1958.
1958 Containers box 51 , folder 31-33 Miscellaneous Literature Containers box 51 , folder 34 Subseries 2. Irvis' Campaigns / Committee to Re-elect Irvis, (1995 Addition) , 1978-1986 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes correspondence, expense reports, contributions, and other re-election materials relating to campaigns, 1978-1986. These materials are arranged by chronologically by campaign.
Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Fundraiser Containers box 57 , folder 27 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Contributions Containers box 57 , folder 28 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Correspondence Containers box 57 , folder 29 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Expenses Containers box 57 , folder 30 Campaign Contributions , 1980 Containers box 57 , folder 31 Campaign Expenses , 1980 Containers box 57 , folder 32 Reappointment Information , 1981 Containers box 58 , folder 33 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Expenses/Donations , 1982 Containers box 58 , folder 34-35 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Contributions , 1982 Containers box 58 , folder 36 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Expenses/Donations , 1983 Containers box 58 , folder 37 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Contributions , 1984 Containers box 58 , folder 38 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Expenses , 1985 Containers box 59 , folder 39-40 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Contributions , 1985 Containers box 59 , folder 41 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Expenses , 1985 Containers box 59 , folder 42-43 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Contributions , 1985 Containers box 59 , folder 44 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Expenses/Donations , 1986 Containers box 60 , folder 45-46 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Contributions , 1986 Containers box 60 , folder 48 KLI Report - Senior Citizen Handbook , no date Containers box 60 , folder 48 Subseries 3. Election Campaign (1995 Addition) , 1976-1994 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes correspondence, brochures, and other campaign materials for colleagues of Irvis, 1976-1994. Included are materials for John, Cohn, Dwight Evans, and Jimmy Carter. These materials are arranged by alphabetically by subject.
Joseph Cohn Containers box 73 , folder 195 Dwight Evans Containers box 73 , folder 196 Campaigns - Correspondence , 1992-1994 Containers box 73 , folder 197 Invitations from Various Campaigns Containers box 73 , folder 198 Letters of Importance Containers box 73 , folder 199 White House Correspondence , 1978, 1980-1981 Containers box 73 , folder 200 Jimmy Carter , 1976-1980 Containers box 73 , folder 201 Subseries 4. Campaign (2010 Addition) , 1958-1989 Scope and Content Notes The campaign subseries includes posters, flyers, clippings, literature, and financial information from Irvis' election campaigns. The subseries is arranged chronologically by election year.
Campaign , 1958 Containers box 113 , folder 15 Campaign , 1976 Containers box 113 , folder 16 Campaign , 1976 Containers box 113 , folder 17 Campaign , 1976 Containers box 113 , folder 18 Campaign , 1978 Containers box 113 , folder 19 Campaign , 1982 Containers box 113 , folder 20 Campaign , 1984 Containers box 113 , folder 21 Campaign , 1986 Containers box 113 , folder 22 Campaign , 1984 Containers box 113 , folder 23 Campaign , 1988 Containers box 113 , folder 24 Campaign , 1988 Containers box 113 , folder 25 Campaign , undated Containers box 113 , folder 26 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Finances , 1984-1985 Containers box 113 , folder 27 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Finances , 1986-1987 Containers box 113 , folder 28 Committee to Re-elect Irvis, Finances , 1988 Containers box 113 , folder 29 Finances , 1988-1989 Containers box 113 , folder 30 General Election Material , 1979-1986 Containers box 113 , folder 31 Series IX. Education , 1961-2005 Scope and Content Notes This series contains documentation of Irvis's involvement in educational activities during and after his time as a legislator. He was invited to speak and attend functions at many higher education institutions because of his legislative work in that area; many of those invitations, programs, correspondence, and other documentation are represented here. There is also some documentation of Irvis's legislative work relating to education, including the ACT 101 legislation and the establishment of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Committee, and files on other educational programs and legislation. In addition, Irvis served on the Board of Trustees for the University of Pittsburgh and assisted in planning and fundraising for the Bidwell Training Center and Pittsburgh Voyager projects. The series consists largely of reports, invitations, programs, and correspondence.
The series is arranged into five subseries, both by subject and by the date the materials were acquired by the University of Pittsburgh. There is additional information in Irvis's educational legislative work in Series IV: Legislative Files and Series XI: Speeches and Interviews. Many of the subjects represented here are also represented in Series V: Subject Files.
Subseries 1. Schools and Universities (1995 Addition) , 1984-1994 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes commencement invitations, programs, correspondence, memos, and speaking engagements at various schools and universities. Pennsylvania colleges and universities such as Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, Temple, and Dickinson are included. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by institution.
California University of Pennsylvania , January 17, 1991 Containers box 61 , folder 49 Carlow College Containers box 61 , folder 50 Carnegie Mellon University Containers box 61 , folder 51 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Containers box 61 , folder 52-53 Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Containers box 61 , folder 54-55 Davidson College Containers box 61 , folder 56 Dickinson College Containers box 61 , folder 57 Drexel University Containers box 61 , folder 58 Famous Artists School Containers box 61 , folder 59 St Joseph's University Containers box 61 , folder 60 Harrisburg Area Community College Containers box 61 , folder 61 Harvard University Containers box 61 , folder 62 Keystone Junior College Containers box 61 , folder 63 Lincoln University Containers box 61 , folder 64 Lock Haven University Containers box 61 , folder 65 Moravian College Containers box 61 , folder 66 New York University Containers box 61 , folder 67 North Carolina Central University Containers box 61 , folder 68 Pennsylvania State University Containers box 61 , folder 69 Rockefeller College Containers box 61 , folder 70 Rutgers University Containers box 61 , folder 71 Shippensburg University of PA Containers box 61 , folder 72 Slippery Rock State University Containers box 61 , folder 73 Susquehanna University Containers box 61 , folder 74 Temple University Containers box 62 , folder 75-77 University of Albany Containers box 63 , folder 78-80 University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Containers box 63 , folder 81 University of Pittsburgh- African Heritage Classroom Committee Containers box 63 , folder 82 University of Pittsburgh- Board of Trustees (member) Containers box 63 , folder 83 University of Pittsburgh- Correspondence from Chancellor Containers box 64 , folder 84 University of Pittsburgh- Correspondence-Various Containers box 64 , folder 85 University of Pittsburgh- Correspondence , 1984 Containers box 64 , folder 86 University of Pittsburgh- Investing Now (Advisory Board) , 1989 Containers box 64 , folder 87 University of Pittsburgh- Invitations , 1990-1994 Containers box 64 , folder 88 University of Pittsburgh- School of Law Containers box 64 , folder 89 University of Pittsburgh- Programs Containers box 64 , folder 90 University of Pittsburgh- Publications Containers box 64 , folder 91 Various Schools - Miscellaneous Correspondence Containers box 64 , folder 92 Subseries 2. University of Pittsburgh (2010 Addition) , 1966-2005 Scope and Content Notes Irvis served on the Board of Trustees at the University of Pittsburgh for a number of years and collected a large amount of university-related documentation. A majority of the material in this subseries relates to Irvis' position on the Board of Trustees and includes agendas, memorandums, correspondence, and event information. In addition, this subseries also includes information on Irvis' involvement in the development of African American programs at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as the African American Heritage Classroom. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
African Heritage Classroom Committee , 1978-1995 Containers box 107 , folder 1 Alumni Association , undated Containers box 107 , folder 2 Alumni Association Dinner , 2004 Containers box 107 , folder 3 Alumni Connections , 1995-1997 Containers box 107 , folder 4 Benchmarks , 1995 Containers box 107 , folder 5 Blue, Gold, and Black , 2004 Containers box 107 , folder 6 Board of Trustees, Gift , 1988 Containers box 107 , folder 7 Board of Trustees, Handbook , 1978-1982 Containers box 107 , folder 8 Board of Trustees Meeting , Spring 1979 Containers box 107 , folder 9 Board of Trustees Meeting , Summer 1979 Containers box 107 , folder 10 Board of Trustees Meeting , Fall 1979 Containers box 107 , folder 11 Board of Trustees Meeting , Summer 1993 Containers box 107 , folder 12 Board of Trustees Meeting , Winter 1994 Containers box 107 , folder 13 Board of Trustees Meeting , Spring 1995 Containers box 107 , folder 14 Board of Trustees Meeting , Summer 1995 Containers box 107 , folder 15 Board of Trustees Meeting , Fall 1995 Containers box 107 , folder 16 Board of Trustees Meeting , Fall 1995 Containers box 107 , folder 17 Board of Trustees Meeting , Fall 1995 Containers box 107 , folder 18 Board of Trustees Meeting , Winter 1996 Containers box 107 , folder 19 Board of Trustees Meeting , Spring 1996 Containers box 107 , folder 20 Board of Trustees Meeting , Summer 1996 Containers box 107 , folder 21 Board of Trustees Meeting , Fall 1996 Containers box 107 , folder 22 Board of Trustees Meeting , Winter 1997 Containers box 107 , folder 23 Board of Trustees Meeting , Spring 1997 Containers box 107 , folder 24 Board of Trustees Meeting , Summer 1997 Containers box 107 , folder 25 Board of Trustees Meeting , Fall 1997 Containers box 107 , folder 26 Board of Trustees Meeting , Winter 1998 Containers box 107 , folder 27 Board of Trustees Meeting , Spring 1998 Containers box 107 , folder 28 Board of Trustees Meeting , Summer 1998 Containers box 107 , folder 29 Board of Trustees Meeting , Fall 1998 Containers box 107 , folder 30 Board of Trustees Meeting , Winter 1999 Containers box 107 , folder 31 Board of Trustees Meeting , Spring 1999 Containers box 107 , folder 32 Board of Trustees Meeting , Summer 1999 Containers box 107 , folder 33 Board of Trustees Meeting , Summer 2005 Containers box 108 , folder 1 Board of Trustees Meeting , Fall 2005 Containers box 108 , folder 2 Board of Trustees, Members , 1979 Containers box 108 , folder 3 Board of Trustees Memorandums , 1979-1996 Containers box 108 , folder 4 Board of Trustees Memorandums , 1997-1999 Containers box 108 , folder 5 Board of Trustees, Philanthropy , 1998 Containers box 108 , folder 6 Board of Trustees, Retreat , 1995 Containers box 108 , folder 7 Board of Trustees, Retreat , 1998 Containers box 108 , folder 8 Book Dedication , 1997 Containers box 108 , folder 9 Cancer Institute , 1997 Containers box 108 , folder 10 Career Seminars , 1992 Containers box 108 , folder 11 Center on Race and Social Problems , 2003 Containers box 108 , folder 12 Ceremony , 1999 Containers box 108 , folder 13 Chancellor's Report , 1998 Containers box 108 , folder 14 Chancellor's Report , 2000 Containers box 108 , folder 15 Commencement , 1981 Containers box 108 , folder 16 Commencement , 2001 Containers box 108 , folder 17 Community Resource , 1993 Containers box 108 , folder 18 Conference on Aging , 1994 Containers box 108 , folder 19 Continuing Legal Education , 1979 Containers box 108 , folder 20 Developments , 1992 Containers box 108 , folder 21 Distinguished Alumni Recipients , 1992 Containers box 108 , folder 22 Donation of Papers , 1995 Containers box 108 , folder 23 Elected Officials Retreat , 1998 Containers box 108 , folder 24 Fact Book , 1979 Containers box 108 , folder 25 Fact Book , 1995 Containers box 108 , folder 26 Financial Report , 1997-1998 Containers box 108 , folder 27 Fiscal Year 1995 Budget , 1997 Containers box 108 , folder 28 Francophone Development Management Seminar , 1989-1992 Containers box 108 , folder 29 From Here You Can See the World , 1998 Containers box 108 , folder 30 Graduate School of Business , 1979-1981 Containers box 108 , folder 31 Graduate School of Public Health , 1996-1997 Containers box 108 , folder 32 Graduate School of Public Health , 1999 Containers box 108 , folder 33 Health Sciences Committee , 1996 Containers box 108 , folder 34 Honors Convocation , 1993 Containers box 108 , folder 35 Honors Convocation , 1999 Containers box 108 , folder 36 H.B. 1268 , 1979 Containers box 108 , folder 37 Institute of Politics , 1991 Containers box 108 , folder 38 Institute of Politics, Communications, Media and Public Affairs , 1991 Containers box 108 , folder 39 Institute of Politics, Report , 2001 Containers box 108 , folder 40 K. Leroy Irvis Fellow , 2000-2003 Containers box 108 , folder 41 K. Leroy Irvis and Helen Faison Fellowship Forum , 2003 Containers box 108 , folder 42 K. Leroy Irvis Scholarship , 2000 Containers box 108 , folder 43 K. Leroy Irvis Reading Room , 2001 Containers box 108 , folder 44 Kuntu Repertory Theatre , 1998 Containers box 108 , folder 45 Launch , 2000 Containers box 108 , folder 46 Law Alumni Association , 2005 Containers box 108 , folder 47 Law Notes , 1980-1999 Containers box 108 , folder 48 Library Review , 2000 Containers box 108 , folder 49 The Lion of Pennsylvania , 2004 Containers box 108 , folder 50 Management Perspectives , 1977 Containers box 108 , folder 51 Memorandums , 1981-1999 Containers box 108 , folder 52 Miss African Heritage Competition , 1977 Containers box 108 , folder 53 Neal, Harold , 1972 Containers box 108 , folder 54 Office of Child Development , 1996-1998 Containers box 108 , folder 55 Office of Child Development , 1996-1998 Containers box 108 , folder 56 Overview of Institutional Progress , 1997 Containers box 109 , folder 1 PITT Magazine , 1996-2002 Containers box 109 , folder 2 Pitt Portfolio , 1997 Containers box 109 , folder 3 Pittsburgh History , 1995-1996 Containers box 109 , folder 4 The Police, the Media and the African American Community , 1997 Containers box 109 , folder 5 Press Releases , 1979-1999 Containers box 109 , folder 6 Research Misconduct , 1991 Containers box 109 , folder 7 Resources for the 80s , 1979 Containers box 109 , folder 8 Scholarship Foundation , 1979 Containers box 109 , folder 9 School of Health Related Professions , 1979 Containers box 109 , folder 10 School of Law Notes , 1989 Containers box 109 , folder 11 School of Pharmacy , undated Containers box 109 , folder 12 School of Social Work , 1980-2003 Containers box 109 , folder 13 Selected Benchmarks , 1994 Containers box 109 , folder 14 Senatorial Scholarships , 1975 Containers box 109 , folder 15 State and Local Government Archive Interviews , 1999 Containers box 109 , folder 16 State Mandated Services , undated Containers box 109 , folder 17 State-Related University , 1966 Containers box 109 , folder 18 Toward a Better Balance , 1988 Containers box 109 , folder 19 University/Community Coalition , 1980 Containers box 109 , folder 20 University/Community Coalition Conference , 1980 Containers box 109 , folder 21 University Facilities Plan , 1997 Containers box 109 , folder 22 University of Pittsburgh Press , 2005 Containers box 109 , folder 23 University of Pittsburgh Review , 1995 Containers box 109 , folder 24 University of Pittsburgh Review , 1996 Containers box 109 , folder 25 University Planning Policies for the 80s , 1979 Containers box 109 , folder 26 University Senate , 1979 Containers box 109 , folder 27 Upward Bound , 1981 Containers box 109 , folder 28 Western Pennsylvania Intergenerational Conference , 1996-1997 Containers box 109 , folder 29 Wherrett Lecture Series , 1992 Containers box 109 , folder 30 William J. Copeland Fund and Institute of Politics , 2003 Containers box 109 , folder 31 Workforce Investment Act , 1998-1999 Containers box 109 , folder 32 World of Giving, Strickland , 2000 Containers box 109 , folder 33 Subseries 4. Bidwell Training Center (2010 Addition) , 1978-2005 Scope and Content Notes The Bidwell Cultural and Training Center was established in 1968 by the Bidwell Street Presbyterian Church and the Manchester Community as a response to the riots of the 1960s and lack of jobs for minorities. By 1972, the Bidwell Cultural and Training Center hired William Strickland, Jr. to lead the Center. Strickland urged the creation of a "unique learning environment serving the needs of the community and providing educational opportunities to anyone who aspired to positively change their lives." By the 1980s, the Center formally changed its name to the Bidwell Training Center and came to operate as it does today, providing education in the high tech and medical industries as well as the horticulture industry. Irvis took great interest in the original creation of the BTC and acted as an investor. In turn, he was placed on the Board. As a Board member, Irvis collected various agendas, correspondence, memorandums, and event information. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Art in Public Places , 1996 Containers box 109 , folder 34 Board of Directors , 1997 Containers box 109 , folder 35 Board of Directors, Reception , 1996 Containers box 109 , folder 36 Board Meeting , 1993 Containers box 109 , folder 37 Board Meeting , 1998 Containers box 109 , folder 38 Board Meeting , 1999 Containers box 109 , folder 39 Board Meeting , 2000 Containers box 109 , folder 40 Board Meeting , 2001 Containers box 109 , folder 41 Building Groundbreaking , 1998 Containers box 109 , folder 42 By-laws , 1998 Containers box 109 , folder 43 Correspondence , 1988 Containers box 109 , folder 44 Correspondence , 1990 Containers box 109 , folder 45 Correspondence , 1991 Containers box 109 , folder 46 Correspondence , 1992 Containers box 109 , folder 47 Correspondence , 1993 Containers box 109 , folder 48 Correspondence , 1994 Containers box 109 , folder 49 Correspondence , 1995 Containers box 109 , folder 50 Correspondence , 1996 Containers box 109 , folder 51 Correspondence , 1997 Containers box 109 , folder 52 Correspondence , 1998 Containers box 109 , folder 53 Correspondence , 1999 Containers box 109 , folder 54 Correspondence , 2001 Containers box 109 , folder 55 Correspondence , 2005 Containers box 109 , folder 56 Employment Hires , 2001 Containers box 109 , folder 57 Events , 1988-2001 Containers box 109 , folder 58 Financial , 1978, 1998 Containers box 109 , folder 59 Memorandums , 1991 Containers box 109 , folder 60 Memorandums , 1992 Containers box 109 , folder 61 Memorandums , 1993 Containers box 109 , folder 62 Memorandums , 1996 Containers box 109 , folder 63 Memorandums , 1997 Containers box 109 , folder 64 Memorandums , 1998 Containers box 109 , folder 65 News clippings , 1997 Containers box 109 , folder 66 Strategic Plan , 1997-1999 Containers box 109 , folder 67 Subseries 3. Education (2010 Addition) , 1961-2000 Scope and Content Notes Irvis took a great interest in education during his legislative career, having pursued a profession as a teacher before entering politics. He was responsible for passing educational reforms during his term in the Pennsylvania House, notably the creation of the state's community college system and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, which helped encourage and enable more students to pursue degrees beyond their high school diplomas. The material in this subseries includes information relating to this legislation, as well as research about educational issues. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Academic Assistance Programs Conference, Penn State , 1994 Containers box 110 , folder 1 ACT 101 , 1971-1996 Containers box 110 , folder 2 ACT 101 Newsletter , 1993, 1996 Containers box 110 , folder 3 Adult Literacy , 1993-2000 Containers box 110 , folder 4 Adult Literacy, Call to Action , 1994 Containers box 110 , folder 5 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority , 1993 Containers box 110 , folder 6 Andrew M. Bradley Scholarship Awards Banquet , 1987 Containers box 110 , folder 7 California State College of Pennsylvania , undated Containers box 110 , folder 8 Community Art Centers , 1993 Containers box 110 , folder 9 Community College of Allegheny County , 1981 Containers box 110 , folder 10 Conference on Black Education , undated Containers box 110 , folder 11 Duquesne University , undated Containers box 110 , folder 12 Education for International Competence in Pennsylvania , 1988 Containers box 110 , folder 13 Graduate School of Opportunities Conference , 1994 Containers box 110 , folder 14 Higher Education Leadership Summit , 1992 Containers box 110 , folder 15 Intellectual Heritage , 1993 Containers box 110 , folder 16 International Education Conference , 1987 Containers box 110 , folder 17 Inter-University Research , 1965 Containers box 110 , folder 18 Multi-Cultural Education , 1987 Containers box 110 , folder 19 Newsletters , 1991-1992 Containers box 110 , folder 20 Partners in Education Consortium , 1999 Containers box 110 , folder 21 Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities , 1990 Containers box 110 , folder 22 Pittsburgh, Division of Curriculum Development , 1986 Containers box 110 , folder 23 Pittsburgh Public Schools , 1980, 1995 Containers box 110 , folder 24 Pittsburgh Public Schools News , 1977-1981 Containers box 110 , folder 25 Project 18 , 1987-1988 Containers box 110 , folder 26 Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans News Service , 1979 Containers box 110 , folder 27 State System of Higher Education , 1991-1994 Containers box 110 , folder 28 SUNY Albany Newsletter , 1961 Containers box 110 , folder 29 Temple University , 1992-1993 Containers box 110 , folder 30 Temple University Classes , 1993 Containers box 110 , folder 31 Temple University Newsletters , 1968 Containers box 110 , folder 32 Woodland Hills School District , 1992 Containers box 110 , folder 33 Subseries 5. Pittsburgh Voyager (2010 Addition) , 1992-1996 Scope and Content Notes The Pittsburgh Voyager was a project founded in 1991 by a group of parents who desired to use the rivers of Pittsburgh as a teaching tool, an "experimental classroom to get children excited about science, mathematics, and learning." Irvis was involved in the development of the project, which led to his collection of correspondence, meeting minutes, and foundation materials. The physical vessel is currently operating as the Riverquest, which began in 2006, where it continues the educational mission of the original Pittsburgh Voyager. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Board of Directors , 1992-1994 Containers box 110 , folder 34 Business Plan , 1993 Containers box 110 , folder 35 Correspondence , 1992-1995 Containers box 110 , folder 36 Events , 1995 Containers box 110 , folder 37 Financial , 1994-1996 Containers box 110 , folder 38 News clippings , 1992 Containers box 110 , folder 39 Newsletters , undated Containers box 110 , folder 40 Photographs , undated Containers box 110 , folder 41 Program Development , undated Containers box 110 , folder 42 Program Policies , 1991 Containers box 110 , folder 43 Series X. Political Activities , 1962-1996 Scope and Content Notes This series contains information about Irvis's political work on behalf of the Democratic party and other political organizations, as well as some information about lawsuits and other non-legislative work during his time as a Pennsylvania State Representative. Of particular note are the mateials in Subseries 2, 4, and 5 on Irvis's involvement in the Democratic National Convention. Irvis was vice-chair of the Pennsylvania Delegation to the DNC in 1976 and 1980 and was on the credentials comittee in 1988.
The series is divided into five subseries, organized both by subject and by the date the material was acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Political Activities (1971 Original Deposit) , 1962-1970 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains correspondence, enclosures, newsclippings, and campaign materials for various political campaigns. All folders pertain to other politicians except for folder 95 which contains materials from Irvis' County Court Judge campaign and withdrawal, 1965. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Correspondence and enclosures , 1962-1966, 1968-1970 Containers box 9 , folder 93-94 Campaigns- County Court Judge campaign and withdrawal , 1965 Containers box 9 , folder 95 Campaigns- Franklin L. Kury , 1966 Containers box 9 , folder 96 Campaigns- Miscellaneous , 1968-1970 Containers box 9 , folder 97 Elections - Miscellaneous , 1964-1969 Containers box 9 , folder 98 Blacks in Politics , 1966 Containers box 9 , folder 99 Newsclippings , 1963-1970 Containers box 9 , folder 100 Subseries 2. Democratic National Convention (1979 Addition) , 1968-1976 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains convention packets, periodicals, materials, and brochures from Democratic National Conventions attended by Irvis. The materials are arranged chronologically.
Periodicals , 1968 Containers box 47 , folder 44-45 Periodicals , 1976 Containers box 47 , folder 46 Political Materials , 1976 Containers box 47 , folder 47 Shopping , 1976 Containers box 48 , folder 48 Tourism , 1976 Containers box 48 , folder 49-50 Subseries 3. House of Representatives, Law Suits, etc. (1995 Addition) , 1971-1994 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes correspondence, briefs, press releases, and newsclippings from legislation, law suits, and individual cases in which Irvis was involved. Some of the subjects and cases contained in this series include the electoral college, minority studies, Pennsylvania Economy League, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and the Three Rivers Improvement Project. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject. Of particular note in this series is a scroll presented to Irvis on behalf of the Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum.
Anderson, Sam , 1978 Containers box 74 , folder 202 Barber, Richard , 1990 Containers box 74 , folder 203 Richard W. Cowan , 1991 Containers box 74 , folder 204 Larsen, Rolf , 1983 Containers box 74 , folder 205 Law Cases Containers box 74 , folder 206 Case - K. Leroy Irvis vs Moose lodge , 1972 Containers box 74 , folder 207 Electoral College Containers box 74 , folder 208 Federal Legislation Containers box 74 , folder 209 KLI - Retirement Containers box 74 , folder 210 Magee-Women's Hospital Containers box 74 , folder 211 Minority Studies Containers box 74 , folder 212 Multicultural Education Containers box 74 , folder 213 NAACP Containers box 74 , folder 214 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) , 1978 Containers box 74 , folder 215 Newsletters - Various Containers box 75 , folder 216 New York State Legislature Containers box 75 , folder 217 Pennsylvania Economy League, Inc. Containers box 75 , folder 218 House Bills Containers box 75 , folder 219 Pennsylvania House of Representatives- Correspondence Containers box 75 , folder 220 Pennsylvania House of Representatives- Calendar , 1988 Containers box 75 , folder 221 Pennsylvania House of Representatives- Pamphlets on various rules in House Containers box 75 , folder 222 Pennsylvania House of Representatives- Financing Agency , 1979, 1984-1988 Containers box 75 , folder 223 Pennsylvania House of Representatives- Various , 1971, 1976, 1984-1985 Containers box 75 , folder 224 Pennsylvania House of Representatives- Citation Achievement Containers box 76 , folder 225 PA State Legislature Containers box 76 , folder 226 Political Booklets Containers box 76 , folder 227 Remarks/Speakers Containers box 76 , folder 228 Rose, Schmidt, and Dixon Containers box 76 , folder 229 Sickov and Love Containers box 76 , folder 230 Reports - Various Containers box 76 , folder 231 Teleprompter Cable Bribe Allegation , 1980 Containers box 76 , folder 232 Three Rivers Improvement Project (TRIAD) Containers box 76 , folder 233 Various Correspondence , 1983-1994 Containers box 76 , folder 234 Voter Registration Containers box 76 , folder 235 Watson, Bill Containers box 76 , folder 236 Subseries 4. Political Organizations and Conventions (1995 Addition) , 1968-1988 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains convention packets from Democratic National Conventions, 1968-1988, and correspondence, newsletters, and publications from political organizations including the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and Pennsylvania Democratic Committee. This subseries is arranged chronologically by subject.
Democratic National Convention- Souvenirs, Maps, etc. , 1968, 1984, 1988 Containers box 71 , folder 178 Democratic National Convention- Chicago , 1968 Containers box 71 , folder 179-181 Democratic National Convention- San Francisco , 1983-1984 Containers box 71 , folder 182-183 Democratic National Convention- San Francisco , 1983-1984 Containers box 72 , folder 184 Democratic National Convention- Calendar , 1986 Containers box 72 , folder 185 Democratic National Convention- Atlanta , 1988 Containers box 72 , folder 186-187 Democratic National Convention- Various Correspondence Containers box 72 , folder 188 Democratic National Convention- Black Caucus Containers box 72 , folder 189 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Containers box 73 , folder 190 Pennsylvania State Committee Containers box 73 , folder 191 Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee Containers box 73 , folder 192 Pennsylvania Democratic Party Containers box 73 , folder 193 House Democratic Campaign Committee , 1970 Containers box 73 , folder 194 Subseries 5. Democratic Party Involvement/Conventions (2010 Addition) , 1965-1996 Scope and Content Notes As a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Irvis found himself highly involved with the Democratic Party. His involvement garnished correspondence, newsletters, and publications from the party as well as the Democratic National Committee. Since Irvis was highly involved with the DNC, he often served as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention. The materials which pertain to the national conventions are packets, periodicals, brochures, and convention memorabilia. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Allegheny County Democratic Party , 1983-1988 Containers box 113 , folder 32 Articles , 1991, undated Containers box 113 , folder 33 Candidate Brochures , undated Containers box 113 , folder 34 Charters and By-laws , 1984-1991 Containers box 113 , folder 35 Correspondence , 1980-1997, undated Containers box 113 , folder 36 Democratic National Committee Meeting , 1985 Containers box 114 , folder 1 Democratic National Committee Meeting , 1990 Containers box 114 , folder 2 Democratic National Convention , 1968 Containers box 114 , folder 3 Democratic National Convention , 1980 Containers box 114 , folder 4 Democratic National Convention , 1980 Containers box 114 , folder 5 Democratic National Convention , 1980 Containers box 114 , folder 6 Democratic National Convention , 1980 Containers box 114 , folder 7 Democratic National Convention , 1980 Containers box 114 , folder 8 Democratic National Convention , 1988 Containers box 114 , folder 9 Democratic National Convention , 1988 Containers box 114 , folder 10 Democratic National Convention , 1992 Containers box 114 , folder 11 Democratic National Convention, Co-Chair Orientation , 1980 Containers box 114 , folder 12 Democratic National Convention, Credentials Committee , 1988 Containers box 114 , folder 13 Democratic National Convention, Passes , 1968, 1984-1985, 1988 Containers box 114 , folder 14 Democratic Party of Pennsylvania , 1969-1996 Containers box 114 , folder 15 La Rouche, Lyndon , 1996 Containers box 114 , folder 16 Membership Card and Passes , 1965-1989 Containers box 114 , folder 17 National Democratic Club , 1988, undated Containers box 114 , folder 18 Notes , undated Containers box 114 , folder 19 Presidential Campaign , 1984 Containers box 114 , folder 20 Presidential Poll , 1995 Containers box 114 , folder 21 Series XI. Speeches and Interviews , 1969-1991 Scope and Content Notes This series consists largely of interviews with Irvis in his last few years as a legislator before his retirement in 1988; these interviews cover all aspects of Irvis's life, including his childhood and family, his education, and his career as a lawyer and a legislator. In addition, there are some transcripts or texts from Irvis's speeches for community and civic organizations, as well as some invitations from groups inviting Irvis to speak and Irvis's correspondence about speaking engagements.
This series is arranged into three subseries according to the date the material was acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Speeches, Interviews, Tapes (1971 Original Deposit) , 1969-1970 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes speeches, addresses, lectures, and interviews given by Irvis, 1969-1970. These include a speech to the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, address to Franklin and Marshall College, and a transcript of a TV interview which was hosted by Warren Dean and a panel of three Pennsylvania journalists, 1970. This series is arranged by subject.
Speeches , 1969 Containers box 20 , folder 313 Address, Franklin and Marshall College, (Tape and Transcription) , October 6, 1969 Containers box 20 , folder 314 Urban Politics Lecture, "Black Man in Politics", (Tape Only) , no date Containers box 20 , folder 314a Broadcast interview, "Black Perspective on the News", (Tape and Transcript) , August 29, 1970 Containers box 20 , folder 315 Subseries 2. Transcripts from Taped Interviews (1995 Addition) , 1981-1987 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains transcripts from taped interviews. Folders 159-162 consist of transcripts of Irvis answering questions that had been sent to him in 1981. Folders 163-177 contain interviews conducted by Janet Patterson, 1986-1987 and include all aspects of Irvis' life including childhood, campaigning, and presidents. These materials are arranged by date of interview.
November, 1981 Containers box 70 , folder 159-162 May 8, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 163 May 12, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 164 May 14, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 165 May 22, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 166 May 29, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 167 June 29, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 168 June 28, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 169 July 9, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 170 July 22, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 171 September 4, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 172 September 10, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 173 October 3, 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 174 April 22, 1987 Containers box 70 , folder 175 April 30, 1987 Containers box 70 , folder 176 May 7, 1987 Containers box 70 , folder 177 Subseries 3. Business and Speaking Engagements (1995 Addition) , 1980-1991 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes invitations, correspondence, pamphlets, honors, programs, and publications regarding Irvis' business and speaking engagements, 1980-1991. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
International Business Associates Containers box 79 , folder 256 Invitations Requesting KLI to Speak Containers box 79 , folder 257 Invitations - Various Containers box 79 , folder 258 Irvis - Business Correspondence Containers box 79 , folder 259 Miscellaneous , 1991 Containers box 79 , folder 260 Pamphlets - Various Containers box 79 , folder 261 Park and Ride , 1980 Containers box 79 , folder 262 Programs - Honors Containers box 80 , folder 263 Programs - Various Speaking Engagements Containers box 80 , folder 264 Programs - Various Containers box 80 , folder 265 Publications - Various Containers box 80 , folder 266 Special Engagements - Memorial Services Containers box 80 , folder 267 Special Engagements - Schools Containers box 80 , folder 268 Series XII. Katharyne Irvis , 1941-1959 Scope and Content Notes This series contains materials related to K. Leroy Irvis' first wife, Katharyne (1918-1959). After attending the Tuskegee Institute, Katharyne received a Bachelor of Science from Prairie View College. Kathryne was involved with a wide array of organizations including her career at the Pittsburgh Courier, membership at the Urban League of Pittsburgh, NAACP, National Council of Negro Women, and Democrats for United Action. She was also a skilled tennis player who played competitively and won many titles.
This series is arranged into two subseries based on the date that the materials were acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Katharyne Irvis (1980 Addition) Scope and Content Notes This subseries documents the many awards and titles Katharyne Irvis won as a tennis player including the National Negro Women's Championship (Doubles - 1942; Singles - 1945), and the American Tennis Association National Women's Singles Title, 1946. She was an advertising rep for the Pittsburgh Courier as well as a member of the Urban League of Pittsburgh, NAACP, National Council of Negro Women, and Democrats for United Action. These records are arranged by subject and include newsclippings, manuscripts, and other materials.
Paper on Freedman's Bureau Containers box 50 , folder 15 Tennis Newspaper Clippings Containers box 50 , folder 16 Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings Containers box 50 , folder 17 Miscellaneous Containers box 50 , folder 18 Subseries 2. Katharyne Irvis (2010 Addition) , 1941-1959 Scope and Content Notes This subseries includes records relating heavily to Katharyne Irvis' earlier life and education, as well as correspondence from K. Leroy Irvis from the duration of time while they lived at a distance from one another. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.
Correspondence , 1944 Containers box 93 , folder 4 Correspondence , 1945 Containers box 93 , folder 5 Correspondence , 1946 Containers box 93 , folder 6 Correspondence , 1948 Containers box 93 , folder 7 Correspondence , 1949 Containers box 93 , folder 8 Correspondence , 1950 Containers box 93 , folder 9 Correspondence , 1952 Containers box 93 , folder 10 Correspondence , 1954 Containers box 93 , folder 11 Correspondence , 1955 Containers box 93 , folder 12 Correspondence , 1959 Containers box 93 , folder 13 Correspondence , undated Containers box 93 , folder 14 Correspondence , undated Containers box 93 , folder 15 Correspondence , undated Containers box 93 , folder 16 News clippings , undated Containers box 93 , folder 17 Notebook, Simmons, Andrea , 1941 Containers box 93 , folder 18 Obituary , 1959 Containers box 93 , folder 19 School Diploma , 1943 Containers box 93 , folder 20 School Notes , undated Containers box 93 , folder 21 School Notes , undated Containers box 93 , folder 22 Sketches by Irvis , 1947-1953 Containers box 93 , folder 23 Series XIII. Cathryn Irvis , 1936-2004 Scope and Content Notes Cathryn, Irvis' second wife, was involved in several organizations including the Women in Urban Crisis, the Million Woman March, the Community College of Allegheny County, the Port Authority of Allegheny County, the Black Women's Political Crusade, the March of Dimes, and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc. In addition to the organizations she was involved in, Mrs. Irvis was also highly involved in the organization of the International Year of the Child. She was a board member of Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT), and Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County, among other organizations. These materials also include information on the Black Women's Political Crusade, Pennsylvania Council for the Arts, and Vote America.
This series is divided into two subseries based on the date the materials in each were acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Cathryn Irvis (1995 Addition) , 1977-1987 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains correspondence, programs, speeches, awards, and materials regarding Irvis' second wife, Mrs. Cathryn Irvis.
Black Women's Political Crusade (BWPC) , 1979-1987 Containers box 69 , folder 143-146 Cards Containers box 69 , folder 147 Carter/Mondale Campaign Containers box 69 , folder 148 Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Containers box 69 , folder 149 Mrs. Irvis , 1980-1983, 1986 Containers box 69 , folder 150 Hand in Hand , 1991 Containers box 69 , folder 151 Metropolitan Pittsburgh Public Broadcasting (MPPB) , 1983 Containers box 69 , folder 152 Pennsylvania Council on the Arts , 1977 Containers box 69 , folder 153 Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT) , 1971, 1986 Containers box 69 , folder 154 Programs, Speeches, Awards Containers box 69 , folder 155 Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County , 1983 Containers box 70 , folder 156 United Way , 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 157 Vote America , 1986 Containers box 70 , folder 158 Subseries 2. Cathryn Irvis (2010 Addition) , 1936-2004 Scope and Content Notes The subseries focuses on Cathryn Irvis, highlights her organizational involvement and is arranged alphabetically by subject.
APTA , 1987 Containers box 93 , folder 24 Awards , 1990 Containers box 93 , folder 25 Awards , 1978, 1995 Containers box 93 , folder 26 Birthday , 2004 Containers box 93 , folder 27 BWPC By-laws , undated Containers box 93 , folder 28 BWPC Employment Opportunities , 1988 Containers box 93 , folder 29 BWPC Events , 1979-1990 Containers box 93 , folder 30 BWPC Information , 1979-1985 Containers box 93 , folder 31 BWPC Notes , 1985-1988 Containers box 93 , folder 32 BWPC Membership , 1986 Containers box 93 , folder 33 BWPC Minutes , 1979-1986 Containers box 93 , folder 34 BWPC Memorabilia , undated Containers box 93 , folder 35 Campaign , 1986-1988 Containers box 93 , folder 36 Campaign , 1988 Containers box 93 , folder 37 Campaign Finances , 1988 Containers box 93 , folder 38 Campaign Finances , 1988 Containers box 93 , folder 39 Children's Needs Assessment Handbook , 1979 Containers box 93 , folder 40 Correspondence , 1985-1993 Containers box 93 , folder 41 Correspondence , undated Containers box 94 , folder 1 Correspondence , undated Containers box 94 , folder 2 Correspondence , undated Containers box 94 , folder 3 Education , 1975 Containers box 94 , folder 4 Education , 1985 Containers box 94 , folder 5 Education, Research , 1965-1975 Containers box 94 , folder 6 Education, University of Pittsburgh , 1984 Containers box 94 , folder 7 Floods and High Water , 1936 Containers box 94 , folder 8 Harrisburg Area Community College , 1975 Containers box 94 , folder 9 Human Rights , 1986 Containers box 94 , folder 10 National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs , 1987, 2002 Containers box 94 , folder 11 National Black Catholic Congress , 2002 Containers box 94 , folder 12 National Political Congress of Black Women, Membership Dues , 1993-1994 Containers box 94 , folder 13 News clippings , 1979-1986 Containers box 94 , folder 14 Newsletters , 1976, 1987 Containers box 94 , folder 15 Pennsylvania Commission for Women , 1975-1986 Containers box 94 , folder 16 Personal Agenda , 1979 Containers box 94 , folder 17 Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT) , 1987 Containers box 94 , folder 18 PAT, Annual Report , 1986 Containers box 94 , folder 19 PAT, Audit and Finance , 1987 Containers box 94 , folder 20 PAT, Board Minutes , 1986 Containers box 94 , folder 21 PAT, Board Orientation , 1985 Containers box 94 , folder 22 PAT, Board Orientation , 1985 Containers box 94 , folder 23 PAT, By-laws , undated Containers box 94 , folder 24 PAT, Disadvantaged Business Program , 1980-1986 Containers box 94 , folder 25 PAT, Equal Employment Opportunity Subcommittee , 1986 Containers box 94 , folder 26 PAT, Equal Employment Opportunity Subcommittee , 1987 Containers box 94 , folder 27 PAT, Equal Employment Opportunity Subcommittee , 1986 Containers box 95 , folder 1 PAT, Executive Director Evaluation , 1986 Containers box 95 , folder 2 PAT, Group and Party Requirements , 1986 Containers box 95 , folder 3 United Way of Pennsylvania, Membership Manual , 1980 Containers box 95 , folder 4 Women in the Urban Crisis , 1979-1980 Containers box 95 , folder 5 Year of the Child, Contacts , 1979 Containers box 95 , folder 6 Year of the Child, Correspondence , 1979 Containers box 95 , folder 7 Year of the Child, Mailing Package , 1978-1979 Containers box 95 , folder 8 Series XIV. Photographs , 1947-2005 Scope and Content Notes This series contains photographs relating to Irvis's life and career, including his personal life, hobbies and artistic work, his legislative and legal work, and his speaking engagements, educational work, and civic involvement. Some photographs have associated newsclippings, notes, or other documentation.
The photoraphs are divided into three subseries based on the date the materials were originally acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Photographs (1971 Original Deposit) , 1963-1971 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains photographs of Irvis at various events. The photos are arranged by alphabetically by subject.
KLI-Art exhibits , 1969 Containers box 20 , folder 317 KLI-Awards, honors, etc. , 1967, 1969 Containers box 20 , folder 318 KLI-Bill signings , 1969-1971 Containers box 20 , folder 319 KLI-Check presentations , 1968, 1970 Containers box 20 , folder 320 KLI-Dedications, memorial services, etc. , 1970-1971 Containers box 20 , folder 321 KLI-Miscellaneous legislature , 1969 Containers box 20 , folder 322 KLI-Majority Leader , 1969-1970 Containers box 20 , folder 323 KLI-Mine inspection , no date Containers box 20 , folder 324 KLI-Testimonials (for others) , 1969 Containers box 20 , folder 325 KLI-with visiting groups , 1971 Containers box 21 , folder 326 KLI-Miscellaneous , 1967-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 327 Dixmont State Hospital , 1963, 1966 Containers box 21 , folder 328 Political campaigns , 1970 Containers box 21 , folder 329 Subseries 2. Photographs (1995 Addition) , 1958-1988 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains both work and family photographs of K. Leroy Irvis. Some photos (where indicated at folder level notes) include clippings, negatives, and correspondence. Photos containing unknown persons or places are described by "?". This series is arranged by subject.
Photos 1-8 Containers box 88 , folder 356 Scope and Contents note Photo 8 is accompanied by a piece of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 1: KLI President Kennedy at White House (with Sarah Anderson) and "conversation" written on back, February 16,1963 Photo 2: KLI Herb Fineman, Early 1970's Photo 3: KLI; Hon. Chas Rangel, NY; Bro. Walter Washington; Hon. Ernest Moneal (Mayor of New Orleans); and Harold R. Simms (Vice President National Urban League) at the AMA Eastern Regional Convention, 1971 Photo 4: Photo of city (Philadelphia?), February 13,1975 Photo 5: KLI, Lee Donaldson, "Doc", Senator Bob Fleming, February 1972 Photo 6: General Matthew Ridgeway reviewing the troops at the Point - Ft. Pitt Museum, June 13, 1975 Photo 7: KLI at desk, 1977 Photo 8: KLI, Rep. Joseph C. Manmiller and Thelma Mariana (retiring House Official Reporter), December 13, 1977
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 357 Scope and Content Notes Photo 9-18A: KLI at podium, 1977-1978 Photo 19: KLI's empty desk, 1977-1978 Photo 20-22: KLI at his desk, 1977-1978 Photo 23-25A: KLI at desk, 1977-1978 Photo 26: KLI with shovels, 1977-1978 Photo 27-31: KLI with 3 others, 1977-1978 Photo 32: KLI speaking on the Black presence in PA at the William Penn Museum, Harrisburg, PA., February 6, 1977 Photo 33-34: KLI, 1977-1978 Photo 35-35A: KLI handing over golden gavel, 1977-1978 Photo 36-37A: KLI macramé, 1977-1978 Photo 38-38A: KLI walking into his office, 1977-78 Photo 39: KLI at lunch, 1977-78 Photo 40-41: Mrs. Cathryn Irvis, 1977-78 Photo 42-43: Rufus Lynch, 1977-78 Photo 44-45: Woman at KLI's desk, 1977-78 Photo 46-47: unknown, 1977-78 Photo 48: KLI at his desk, 1977-78
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 358 Scope and Content Notes Photo 49-50: KLI Mrs. Cathy Irvis getting awards at "Blue Ribbon Citizens' Committee of ?" dinner, January 15, 1978 Photo 51: Mrs. Cathy Irvis, January 15, 1978 Photo 52: KLI, Byrd Brown, Dr. Wesley Posvar, Dr. Larry Howard at the Presentation of Homer S. Brown Papers, March 3, 1978 Photo 53: KLI with Kid Gavilan, April, 1978 Photo 54-57: KLI with Chuck Chietto(?) putting up new flags at the New Field airstrip, May, 1978
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 359 Scope and Contents note Photo 58 is accompanied by a piece of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 58: KLI President Jimmy Carter shaking hands, autographed, September 23, 1978 Photo 59-68: KLI in reception line with Richard Caliguiri and others greeting President Jimmy Carter at Greater Pittsburgh Airport, September 23, 1978
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 360 Scope and Contents note Photo 69 is accompanied by correspondence and Photo 76 is accompanied by clippings that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 69: KLI speaking at the Pittsburgh Hilton for the Kennedy Lawrence Dinner (Allegheny Co. Democratic Committee), October 16, 1978 Photo 70: KLI, Mrs. Cathy Irvis, Secretary Harris, October 28, 1978 Photo 71-73: KLI, October 28, 1978 Photo 74: Jack Seltzer KLI in Harrisburg announcing special election after the death of Frank Meloskey, November 27, 1978 Photo 75: Richard Caligiuri Mrs. Cathy Irvis, December 12, 1978 Photo 76: Placing Cornerstone for Riverview Children's Center (Valley News Dispatch), 1979 Photo 77: Mrs. Jean C. Young (National Chairperson IYC) with Mrs. Cathy Irvis, 1979 Photo 78: Mrs. Cathryn L. Irvis at Hershey Expo, September 17, 1979 Photo 79: Mrs. Cathy Irvis, Governor Dick Thornburgh, Mrs. Ginny Thornburgh, Malcolm Lazin, Judy Willam Henry (mascot) at Hostel Hershey Country Club, PA Exposition, International Year of the Child, September 17, 1979
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 361 Scope and Contents note Photos 85-87 are accompanied by pieces of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 80: KLI at Phoenix Shopping Plaza (Shop N' Save) in the Hill District, 1980 Photo 81-83: KLI goofing around on the set of "Chiller Theatre" (Channel 11), hosted by his friend Bill Cardille, 1980 Photo 84: KLI with Carter/Mondale paraphernalia, 1980 Photo 85-86: KLI speaking at Justin Johnson's induction ceremony, December 16, 1980 Photo 87: KLI, Richard Caligiuri, John D. Locton (President Warner Amex Cable Commission, Inc.), LaDonna Lewis (graduate Bidwell, Inc.), March, 1981 Photo 88: KLI Olga ? at Democratic St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser, March 16, 1981 Photo 89: KLI with Jim M. at St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser, March 16, 1981 Photo 90: KLI with Nigerian Delegation in Harrisburg, March 24, 1981 Photo 91: KLI young friend of Rep. Williams, 1982
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 362 Scope and Contents note Photos 92-103 are accompanied by negatives, Photo 113 is accompanied by is clippings, and Photo 114 is accompanied by a piece of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 92-93: Steps inside Capital, 1983 Photo 94: Rotunda inside Capital, 1983 Photo 95: KLI in front of steps in Capital, 1983 Photo 96: KLI at podium in House, 1983 Photo 97: KLI at desk with moose statue, 1983 Photo 98: Cactus decoration, 1983 Photo 99: Silver Light, 1983 Photo 100: Women in front of paintings, 1983 Photo 101: Men in front of paintings, 1983 Photo 102-103: KLI speaking in front of paintings, 1983 Photo 104-105: KLI at art exhibit, 1983 Photo 106-108: People at art exhibit, 1983 Photo 109-111: KLI at party in home with Cathryn Irvis, 1983 Photo 112-112C: Mrs. Cathy Irvis, Tom Foerester ? - Redevelopment Authority, July 21, 1983 Photo 113: KLI Mrs. Irvis with "Chemical People" (drug abuse programming), Governor Mrs. Thornburgh, September, 1983 Photo 114: KLI, October, 1983 Photo 115: KLI, Howard Hays Richard Caligiuri at opening of the New Pittsburgh Zoo, October 15, 1983
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 363 Scope and Contents note Photos 116-125A are accompanied by negatives and Photos 126-130A and Photos 136-138 are accompanied by pieces of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 116-125A: Democratic National Convention, August, 1984 Photo 126-127: KLI with Ed Asner and others, 1984 Photo 128: President Gerald Ford listening to KLI speak at the William Penn Hotel, 1984 Photo 129: Market Square - KLI, Richard Caligiuri and Tom Foerester, 1984 Photo 130-130A: Market Square - KLI, 1984 Photo 131: 1984 Democratic National Convention - PA sign, 1984 Photo 132-135: KLI at 1984 Democratic National Convention, 1984 Photo 136-138: KLI Geraldine Ferraro in Harrisburg, 1984 Photo 139: Judge Rufus S. Lynch at desk, November , 1984
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 364 Scope and Contents note Photos 140-142 are accompanied by pieces of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 140: KLI speaking at Temple University, 1985 Photo 141-141: KLI at PA Jewish Coalition "Legislator of the Year Reception", 1985 Photo 142: KLI at PA Jewish Coalition with Mrs. Cathy Irvis, Hal Bigler others, 1985 Photo 143: KLI with Dick Cyert (Pres. of Carnegie Mellon University ) Mrs. Margaret Cyert at 1st Chamber of Commerce Statewide Dinner, autographed, 1985 Photo 144-144B: KLI in House Chambers, January, 1985 Photo 145-145B: KLI, January, 1985 Photo 146: KLI Judge Loran Lewis (blurry), January 1, 1985
Photos Containers box 88 , folder 365 Scope and Content Notes Photo 147: KLI in House, January 1, 1985 Photo 148: KLI at podium in House, January 1, 1985 Photo 149: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 150: KLI at podium in House, January 1, 1985 Photo 151: KLI at his desk with fruit basket, January 1, 1985 Photo 152: unidentified people in KLI's office, January 1, 1985 Photo 153: KLI in his office, January 1, 1985 Photo 154: KLI at his desk with fruit basket, January 1, 1985 Photo 155: KLI opening gifts at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 156: KLI shaking hands with men in his office, January 1, 1985 Photo 157: KLI sitting at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 158-159: KLI standing behind his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 160: KLI at his desk with fruit basket, January 1, 1985 Photo 161: KLI on phone at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 162: KLI talking at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 163-164: Unidentified people in KLI's office, January 1, 1985 Photo 165: KLI shaking hands with man in his office, January 1, 1985 Photo 166: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 167: Judge woman in House, January 1, 1985 Photo 168: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 169: KLI talking, January 1, 1985 Photo 170: KLI at podium in the House, January 1, 1985 Photo 171: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 172: KLI standing at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 173: 3 people on KLI's office sofa, January 1, 1985 Photo 174-175: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 176: KLI at podium in the House, January 1, 1985 Photo 177: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 178: KLI at podium in the House, January 1, 1985 Photo 179: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 180: KLI, January 1, 1985 Photo 181: KLI talking in his office, January 1, 1985 Photo 182: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985 Photo 183: KLI shaking hands in his office, January 1, 1985 Photo 184: KLI at his desk, January 1, 1985
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 366 Scope and Content Notes Photo 185-185B: KLI, January 16, 1985 Photo 186-186B: KLI child with gavel, January 16, 1985 Photo 187-187A: KLI PA Legislative Black Caucus Plaque, February, 1985 Photo 188: KLI at podium in House Chambers, February, 1985 Photo 189: KLI in House Chambers, February, 1985 Photo 190: KLI with young musicians, February, 1985 Photo 191: KLI listening to speaker, February, 1985 Photo 192-193A: KLI, February, 1985 Photo 194-194A: KLI, Rep. Ruth Harper, Rep. Pete Truman, Rep. David P. Richardson PA Legislative Black Caucus Plaque, February, 1985 Photo 195: KLI speaking at podium, February, 1985 Photo 196: KLI, February, 1985 Photo 197: KLI speaking, February, 1985 Photo 198: KLI at podium, February, 1985
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 367 Scope and Contents note Photo 200 is accompanied by a piece of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 199-199A: Decorations for KLI's speech at Temple University, Spring 85 Photo 200: KLI Rep. Raymond Book with his pages, May 13, 1985 Photo 201: Woman (Janey Salary?) with dog on the Yellow Breeches (note on back), May 20,1985 Photo 202: KLI Andrew Dinniman (Chester Co.), Democratic National Committee Members, 1985-1986
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 368 Scope and Contents note Photos 203-209 are accompanied by pieces of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 203-209: KLI on C-Span at Democratic National Convention, 1988
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 369 Scope and Content Notes Photo 210: Contact Sheet: series of photos with KLI in House Chambers (see photo 326), 1988 Photo 211: Contact Sheet: close-ups of KLI at podium in House Chambers (see photos 327-328), 1988 Photo 212: Contact Sheet: close-ups of KLI holding scepter in front of flag (see photos 318, 321-325), 1988 Photo 213: Contact sheet: close-ups of KLI holding scepter in front of bookshelves (see photos 319-320), 1988 Photo 214: Contact sheet: close-ups of KLI holding scepter in front of bookshelves, 1988 Photo 215: Democratic National Convention - Atlanta, GA - Clancy Myers (KLI's parliamentarian), Debbie Ellerman (Exec. Secretary), Susan Murin (Secretary to Clancy), July, 1988 Photo 216: Democratic National Convention - Atlanta, GA - KLI (Chair of Credentials Committee), Clancy Myers (KLI's parliamentarian), Debbie Ellerman (Exec. Secretary), Susan Murin (Secretary to Clancy), Cleo Pheinbo? (KLI's Exec.), Cleo's granddaughter, July, 1988
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 370 Scope and Content Notes Photo 217: 125th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, PA - Mr. James Getty dressed as Lincoln at podium in cemetery, November 19, 1988 Photo 218-220: 125th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, PA - Congressman William F. Golding (U.S. House of Rep.) at podium in cemetery, November 19, 1988 Photo 221: 125th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, PA - Chief Justice William F. Rehnquist at Gettysburg at Gettysburg College, November 19, 1988 Photo 222: 125th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, PA - Gettysburg College, November 19, 1988 Photo 223: 125th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, PA - KLI, November 19, 1988 Photo 224-225: 125th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, PA - KLI riding on steam railroad, November 19, 1988 Photo 226-227: 125th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, PA - KLI Rep. Donald Dorr. riding on steam railroad, November 19, 1988 Photo 228: 125th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address, Gettysburg, PA - KLI Sam Hayes, November 19, 1988
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 371 Scope and Contents note Photos 229-233 are accompanied by pieces of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 229: Jennie boyfriend at prom, 1982 Photo 230: Price Demplar, age 17, 1979 Photo 231: Jennifer Demplar, age 16, 1979 Photo 232: Kim Demplar, age 15, 1979 Photo 233: Matt Demplar, age 7, 1979 Photo 234: Matt Demplar, age 6, 1978? Photo 235: Matt Demplar, December, 1985
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 372 Scope and Content Notes Photo 236: KLI Mrs. Cathy Irvis, no date Photo 237: KLI Mrs. Cathy Irvis being presented awards by same people as in previous photo, no date Photo 238-239: KLI Mrs. Cathy Irvis at a formal dinner, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 373 Scope and Content Notes Photo 240: KLI shaking hands, no date Photo 241: KLI, no date Photo 242: unidentified group photo, no date Photo 243: KLI, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 374 Scope and Content Notes Photo 244: KLI at podium, no date Photo 245: unidentified woman by podium, no date Photo 246-247: KLI and others at podium, no date Photo 248: KLI in large group with kids, no date Photo 249: KLI and others at podium, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 375 Scope and Contents note All photos in this folder are accompanied by negatives that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 250-251: KLI at his desk, no date Photo 252: KLI on stairs, no date Photo 253: Capital Rotunda, no date Photo 254: Statue at the bottom of stairs inside capital, no date Photo 255: KLI being filmed inside capital, no date Photo 256: unknown, no date Photo 257-260: KLI in his office, no date Photo 261: KLI at his desk, no date Photo 262: KLI in his office, no date Photo 263: KLI's office, no date Photo 264-265: KLI in his office, no date Photo 266: Mrs. Cathryn Irvis at KlI's desk, no date Photo 267-268: KLI in hotel room, no date Photo 269: Mrs. Cathryn Irvis in hotel room, no date Photo 270-272: unknown, no date Photo 273: KLI in hotel room, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 376 Scope and Content Notes Photo 274: KLI in front of flags, October 4, 1984 Photo 275 - 276: KLI with Geraldine Ferraro, October 4, 1984
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 377 Scope and Content Notes Photo 277: Navy speakers, no date Photo 278: Navy speaker, no date Photo 279: Flag salute on submarine, no date Photo 280 - 281: Submarine with sailors, no date Photo 282-285: Submarine, no date Photo 286: Inside submarine, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 378 Scope and Content Notes Photo 287-289: KLI group of people in front of airplane, no date Photo 290-291: KLI group of people inside airplane, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 379 Scope and Content Notes Photo 292: Negro History Week display with KLI section, no date Photo 293: Negro History Week display, close-up of sculpture, no date Photo 294: Negro History Week display, close-up of KLI section, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 380 Scope and Contents note Photo 297 is accompanied by a piece of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 295: Photo of table with KLI at dinner, no date Photo 296: KLI Herb Fineman, no date Photo 297: KLI and woman in Hill District, no date Photo 298: KLI at desk, no date Photo 299: KLI at podium in House Chambers, no date Photo 300: KLI at signing ceremony, no date Photo 301-301A: KLI man handing over gavel, no date Photo 302: KLI unidentified man (possibly Fineman), no date Photo 303: KLI, Wesley Posvar unidentified man (autographed "To Lee Irvis" the best man in Harrisburg), no date Photo 304: KLI and Mrs. Cathy Irvis with children at ? School Art Exhibit, no date Photo 305: KLI, Sherri Lewis, Mrs. Cathy Irvis, Victor Mazyirin (Chief of Russian Delegation), no date Photo 306: KLI at outdoor rally?, sticker on the back for Rep. John E. Peterson, no date Photo 307: KLI sitting behind podium in House, no date Photo 308: KLI speaking to group, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 381 Scope and Content Notes Photo 309-309B: KLI Mrs. Cathy Irvis at Legislative School Art Exhibit ribbon cutting ceremony, 1977 Photo 310: KLI at podium, June 3, 1984 Photo 311: KLI at Temple University School of Law, 1st annual Herbert Lowe Myers Distinguished Lecture, 1985 Photo 312-314: KLI at podium in Holiday Inn, Gettysburg, PA for Memorial Day luncheon with Gen. William C. Westmoreland, May, 1988 Photo 315: KLI at podium at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, 1988 Photo 316: KLI at the House podium for Governor Casey's budget address, 1988 Photo 317: KLI watching Governor Casey deliver his budget address, 1988 Photo 318-325: KLI with scepter (see photo 212-213), 1988 Photo 326-328: KLI at podium in House (see photo 210-211), 1988 Photo 329: KLI walking w/unidentified man holding scepter at the dedication ceremony for the Capitol Addition, December 2, 1987 Photo 330: KLI at podium at the dedication ceremony for the Capitol Addition, December 2, 1987 Photo 331: KLI shaking hands with unidentified man in African garb, no date Photo 332-332A: KLI with others, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 382 Scope and Contents note Photo 333 is accompanied by a piece of correspondence that can be found in the Photo Correspondence and Clippings File (Box 37, Folder 386)
Scope and Content Notes Photo 333: Sculptor at work on statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. for Washington, D.C., no date Photo 334: Unidentified signing, no date Photo 335-337: Unidentified speakers at podium, no date Photo 338-338A: Mrs. Cathy Irvis, studio portrait, no date Photo 339-341: Mrs. Cathryn L. Irvis, studio portrait, no date Photo 342: Mrs. Cathy Irvis at formal dinner (see photos 236-239), no date Photo 343: Mrs. Cathy Irvis, no date Photo 344: Mrs. Cathy Irvis, Tom Foerester, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 383 Scope and Content Notes Photo 345: Mrs. Cathy Irvis and Marie Woods speaking at the William Penn Hotel, no date Photo 346: Mrs. Cathy Irvis speaking in Pittsburgh (view of city in window behind), no date Photo 347: Mrs. Cathy Irvis outdoor speaking engagement, no date Photo 348-350: Mrs. Cathy Irvis touring art studio, no date Photo 351: Thomas Foerster Jim Flaherty (Chairman) at desk with kids, no date Photo 352: Mrs. Cathy Irvis at signing ceremony ("Arts to the People"), no date Photo 353: Mrs. Cathy Irvis and others with painting, no date Photo 354: Mrs. Cathy Irvis and others with speaker at podium, no date Photo 355: Mrs. Cathryn L. Irvis at unidentified signing, no date Photo 356-357: Mrs. Cathy Irvis, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 384 Scope and Content Notes Photo 358: Unidentified woman, no date Photo 359: KLI and Mrs. Kathryn Irvis, no date Photo 360: Greeting card with baby photo from the Sawyers (Roland, Aileen and Stephanie), no date Photo 361: Babe and Russ in front of the creek, July, 1958 Photo 362: Mrs. Kathryn Irvis with children, no date Photo 363: Mrs. Kathryn Irvis and unidentified man, no date Photo 364: Public marketing event?, c. 1950s Photo 365: Mrs. Cathy Irvis in Harrisburg receiving NAACP (?) award for KLI, c. 1970s Photo 366: KLI, Mrs. Kathryn "Kitten" Irvis, Lois Watson , and Ken Vaughn at the Harrisburger Hotel for KLI's swearing-in, January, 1959 Photo 367-368: KLI and Mrs. Kathryn Irvis at a formal dinner, c. 1950s Photo 369: Slide of KLI and Mrs. Kathryn Irvis at a formal dinner, c. 1950s Photo 370: KLI, no date
Photos Containers box 89 , folder 384 Scope and Content Notes Photo 371: Summer 1951 Photo 372: DA's Office, 1957 Photo 373: KLI at Desk, Harrisburg, Summer 1963 Photo 374: KLI, 1950s Photo 375: KLI (photo taken by Teenie Harris), 1960s
Subseries 3. Photographs (2010 Addition) , 1947-2005 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains a number of images that correspond to subject titles of aforementioned subseries. Some of these subjects include African American interests, Cathryn Irvis, Community involvement, Democratic Party involvement, Legal Career, Legislative Career, and Personal. In addition to the subseries listed above, the Photographs subseries also contains images of Irvis at various events throughout his career. In this subseries, the photographs are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Africa , 1985 Containers box 118 , folder 1 African American Interests, Martin Luther King Center , undated Containers box 118 , folder 2 African American Interests, NAACP East , 1978 Containers box 118 , folder 3 African American Interests, NAACP Youth Award , 1978 Containers box 118 , folder 4 African American Interests, Urban League , undated Containers box 118 , folder 5 African American Interests, Urban League Staff , 1947 Containers box 118 , folder 6 Cathryn Irvis, Award , undated Containers box 118 , folder 7 Cathryn Irvis, Birthday , 2004 Containers box 118 , folder 8 Cathryn Irvis, BWPC , 1987 Containers box 118 , folder 9 Cathryn Irvis, BWPC Photo Album , 1980-1987 Cathryn Irvis, International Year of the Child , 1970 Containers box 118 , folder 10 Cathryn Irvis, International Year of the Child , 1970 Containers box 118 , folder 11 Community, ACT 101 , undated Containers box 118 , folder 12 Community, Annual Community Involvement Awards Dinner Photo Album , 1971 Community, Clarion University , 2005 Containers box 118 , folder 13 Community, Cleveland Strong Men and Women , 2003 Containers box 118 , folder 14 Community, Community College of Allegheny County , 1999 Containers box 118 , folder 15 Community, Dedication of the Irvis Reading Room , 2004 Containers box 118 , folder 16 Community, Edinboro University , undated Containers box 118 , folder 17 Community, Gettysburg College , undated Containers box 118 , folder 18 Community, K. Leroy Irvis Towers , 1973 Containers box 118 , folder 19 Community, Lincoln University , undated Containers box 118 , folder 20 Community, Lock Haven State College , 1975 Containers box 118 , folder 21 Community, Martin Luther King Jr. East Busway , 1984 Containers box 118 , folder 22 Community, Night of a Thousand Stars , 1990 Containers box 118 , folder 23 Community, Penn State , 1980 Containers box 118 , folder 24 Community, Pittsburgh Hyatt House , undated Containers box 118 , folder 25 Community, Pittsburgh Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc., Photo Album , 1979-1982 Community, Sickle Cell , undated Containers box 118 , folder 26 Community, Temple University , undated Containers box 118 , folder 27 Community, University of Pittsburgh , 1990 Containers box 118 , folder 28 Community, Westchester State College , 1979 Containers box 118 , folder 29 Democratic Party Involvement , undated Containers box 118 , folder 30 Events , undated Containers box 118 , folder 31 Events , undated Containers box 118 , folder 32 Events , undated Containers box 118 , folder 33 Events , undated Containers box 118 , folder 34 Legislative , 1985 Containers box 118 , folder 35 Legislative, Airport Groundbreaking , undated Containers box 118 , folder 36 Legislative, Bicentennial Joint Session , 1987 Containers box 118 , folder 37 Legislative, Bicentennial Joint Session , 1987 Containers box 118 , folder 38 Legislative, Legal , 1954-1955 Containers box 118 , folder 39 Legislative, Legal , 1953 Containers box 118 , folder 40 Legislative, Bill Signing , 1971-1976 Containers box 118 , folder 41 Legislative, Legislative Black Caucus , 1983-1984 Containers box 118 , folder 42 Legislative, the Carters , 1979 Containers box 118 , folder 43 Legislative, Carter Quito Trip , 1979 Containers box 118 , folder 44 Legislative, Clairborne, Loretta , 1986 Containers box 118 , folder 45 Legislative, Dedication of the Speaker K. Leroy Irvis Office Building , 2003 Containers box 118 , folder 46 Legislative, Democratic Caucus , 1965 Containers box 118 , folder 47 Legislative, Election Activities , undated Containers box 118 , folder 48 Legislative, Events , undated Containers box 118 , folder 49 Legislative, Events , undated Containers box 119 , folder 1 Legislative, Events , undated Containers box 119 , folder 2 Legislative, Harrisburg Office , undated Containers box 119 , folder 3 Legislative, Heritage Road , 1983 Containers box 119 , folder 4 Legislative, House of Representatives Building , 1986-1987 Containers box 119 , folder 5 Legislative, House of Representatives, Building Dedication , 2003 Containers box 119 , folder 6 Legislative, House of Representatives, Building Dedication , 2003 Containers box 119 , folder 7 Legislative, House of Representatives, Floor , undated Containers box 119 , folder 8 Legislative, House of Representatives, Floor , undated Containers box 119 , folder 9 Legislative, House of Representatives Session , undated Containers oversize 192 , drawer 16-11 Legislative, House of Representatives Session , 1963 Legislative, House of Representatives Session , 1965-1966 Containers oversize 194 , drawer 16-11 Legislative, House of Representatives Session , 1967-1968 Containers oversize 195 , drawer 16-11 Legislative, House of Representatives Session , 1971 Containers oversize 196 , drawer 16-11 Legislative, House of Representatives Session , 1973 Containers oversize 197 , drawer 16-11 Legislative, House of Representatives Session , 1984-1985 Containers oversize 198 , drawer 16-11 Legislative, Larry Howard Taping , undated Containers box 119 , folder 10 Legislative, Lion of Pennsylvania Premiere Photo Album , 2004 Legislative, Panama Canal , 1979 Containers box 119 , folder 11 Legislative, Portraits , undated Containers box 119 , folder 12 Legislative, Staff , undated Containers box 119 , folder 13 Legislative, Staff , undated Containers box 119 , folder 14 Legislative, Staff , undated Containers box 119 , folder 15 Legislative, USS Pittsburgh Commissioning , 1985 Containers box 119 , folder 16 Legislative, 266th Pennsylvania House of Representatives Plaque , 1987 Containers box 119 , folder 17 Negatives , undated Containers box 119 , folder 18 Personal, ARCS , 1991, 2005 Containers box 119 , folder 19 Personal, Art , 1986-1997 Containers box 119 , folder 20 Personal, Family in Albany, New York , 2004 Containers box 119 , folder 21 Personal, Family Photo Album , undated Personal, Family Photo Album , 1957-1977 Personal, Family Photo Album , c. 1960-1970 Personal, Family Photo Album , 1972 Personal, Family Photo Album , c. 1980 Personal, Family Photo Album , 1989, 1990 Personal, Family Vacation Photo Album , 1972 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 119 , folder 22 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 119 , folder 23 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 119 , folder 24 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 119 , folder 25 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 119 , folder 26 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 120 , folder 1 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 120 , folder 2 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 120 , folder 3 Personal, Friends and Family , undated Containers box 120 , folder 4 Personal, Katharyne Irvis , undated Containers box 120 , folder 5 Personal, Model Airplanes , 1972, undated Containers box 120 , folder 6 Personal, Paris , undated Containers box 120 , folder 7 Personal, Paris , undated Containers box 120 , folder 8 Personal, Portraits , undated Containers box 120 , folder 9 Personal, Washington Plaza Apartment , c. 1970 Containers box 120 , folder 10 Personal, Washington Plaza Apartment , c. 1970 Containers box 120 , folder 11 Poetry, Reading at the Manchester Craftsman's Guild Photo Album , 1988 Series XV. Audio-Video Material , 1955-2006 Scope and Content Notes The media subseries contains audiovisual materials which relate to materials in several other series in the collection. These formats include VHS tapes, cassette tapes, magnetic tape, as well as DVDs. The audiovisual materials chronicle events from the following subseries: Community, Campaigns, Legislative, and Personal. Some of the audiovisual material captures Irvis directly, while other material relates to Irvis or his legislative and personal interests. The series has been divided into two subseries: audoi and video. Further, material is arranged alphabetically by related subseries, and then alphabetically by title.
Subseries 1. Audio , 1955-1994 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains audio materials in various formats. Some items are recordings of Irvis speaking in professoinal situations or giving interviews, others are materials about Irvis or materials that Irvis collected relating to his work as a state representative, his legislative goals, or his hobbies and interests.
African American Interests, "Black Man in Politics" lecture 1 , 1981 Containers box 125 , reel 3 African American Interests, "Black Man in Politics" lecture 2 , 1981 African American Interests, Black Perspective on the News , August 29, 1970 African American Interests, Courier News No. 6, Leroy Irvis , May 1, 1955 African American Interests, Irvis News Broadcasts, Pittsburgh Courier , 1955-1956 Containers box 121 , disk 29-30 African American Interests, KLI speech on racism , undated Containers box 125 , reel 2 African American Interests, NAACP Dinner , undated Containers box 123 , cassette 24 Education, Irvis Cent. Dauph School , undated Containers box 123 , cassette 1 Education, Speech at Franklin and Marshall College , October 1, 1969 Education, University of Pittsburgh Honors Convocation , February 26, 1993 Containers box 123 , cassette 2 Education, Digitized material disc , 1969-1993 and undated Containers box 124 , disk 8 Legislative, Interviews, Allegheny County Del., Rhodes, Representative Flaherty , October 18, 1977-October 19, 1977 Containers box 123 , cassette 3 Legislative, Irvis, Leadership Position , September 10, 1986 Containers box 123 , cassette 4 Legislative, Irvis, Singel for Governor , October 1994 Containers box 123 , cassette 5 Legislative, KLI on Legislative Modernization , March 24, 1978 Containers box 123 , cassette 6 Legislative, Legislative Modernization Administration , April 3, 1978 Containers box 123 , cassette 7 Legislative, PA Fair Employment , undated Containers box 125 , reel 1 Legislative, Pol. Dinner , 1980 Containers box 125 , cassette 8 Legislative, On Irvis, Representative Gallagher , undated Containers box 125 , cassette 9 Legislative, On Irvis, Eileen Sauyer Games , undated Containers box 125 , cassette 10 Legislative, On Irvis, Lt. Governor Kline , June 28, 1978 Containers box 125 , cassette 11 Legislative, On Irvis, David Lehern , May 25, 1978 Containers box 125 , cassette 12 Legislative, On Irvis, former Representative Kent Shehmamir , June 1, 1978 Containers box 125 , cassette 13 Legislative, On Irvis, Sala Udin , undated Containers box 125 , cassette 14 Personal, Danae, Cathy, Elyse, Reg., and Lee Painting , undated Containers box 125 , cassette 15 Personal, Irvis , undated Containers box 125 , cassette 25 Personal, Irvis Interview , 1987 Containers box 125 , cassette 16-18 Personal, Irvis to Katharyne (Kitten) , undated Personal, "Stop!" to Katharyne , undated Personal, Kitten's Voice , undated Containers box 126 , reel 1 Personal, Irvis 2 , undated Containers box 126 , reel 2 Personal, Profiles , 1984 Containers box 123 , cassette 26 Personal, Speaker's Tapes I-IV , undated Containers box 123 , cassette 19-22 Personal, WAMO Talk Show , December 16, 1977 Containers box 123 , cassette 23 Subseries 2. Video , 1955-2006 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains video materials in various formats. Some items are recordings of Irvis speaking in professoinal situations or giving interviews, others are materials about Irvis or materials that Irvis collected relating to his work as a state representative, his legislative goals, or his hobbies and interests.
African American Interests, Black Caucus Dinner, KLI Speaks , undated Containers box 121 , video 1 African American Interests, Black History Week Salute to KLI , undated Containers box 121 , video 2 African American Interests, Black Impact , 1986 Containers box 121 , video 3 African American Interests, KLI on Duke and the KKK , 1991 Containers box 121 , video 4 African American Interests, Digitized material disc , 1955-1991 and undated Containers box 124 , disk 1 Democratic Involvement, DNC Site Selection Committee , 1990 Containers box 121 , video 5 Democratic Involvement, DNC Speech by KLI , July 18, 1989 Containers box 121 , video 6 Democratic Involvement, Digitized material disc , 1989-1990 Containers box 124 , disk 2 Legislative, Bicentennial Joint Session , 1987 Containers box 121 , video 7 Legislative, Every Vote Counts with KLI and Ken Cole , undated Legislative, House/Senate Special Session , 1987 Containers box 121 , video 8 Legislative, House Session , October 25, 1999 Containers box 121 , video 9 Legislative, KLI Tribute House Session , April 25, 2006 Containers box 121 , video 10 Legislative, Kury for State Treasurer , 1995 Containers box 121 , video 11 Legislative, Pennsylvania Celebrates the U.S. Constitution , 1987 Containers box 121 , video 12 Legislative, Portrait of a Speaker , November 16, 1988 Containers box 121 , video 13 Legislative, Speech by KLI at Pennsylvania Economic Conference , May 10, 1983 Legislative, Digitized material disc , 1977-2006 and undated Containers box 124 , disk 3-4 Personal, A Century of Memories , 1998 Containers box 121 , video 14 Personal, ARCS , undated Containers box 121 , video 15 Personal, ARCS Property, Footage used in Portrait of a Speaker , undated Containers box 121 , video 16 Personal, Going the Distance , undated Containers box 121 , video 17 Personal, Houston T6 Races, Tim Crookhan , undated Containers box 121 , video 18 Personal, KLI at Model Airport , 1988 Containers box 121 , video 19 Personal, KLI Funeral Mass , 2006 Containers box 121 , disk 20 Personal, KLI Going Away Tape , undated Containers box 121 , video 21 Personal, KLI House of Representatives Memorial , 2006 Containers box 121 , disk 22 Personal, KLI: The Lion of Pennsylvania , undated Containers box 121 , disk 23 Personal, KLI Remembers with John Christian , undated Containers box 121 , video 24 Personal, KLI Staff for his Retirement , undated Containers box 121 , video 25 Personal, Poetry Reading at Temple University , 1988 Containers box 121 , video 26 Personal, This Land of Fire Reading at Bidwell , undated Containers box 121 , video 27 Personal, Time for Tomorrow Cancer Benefit at Carnegie Music Hall , May 1998 Containers box 121 , video 28 Personal, KLI at Model Airport (Raw Footage) Part 1-3 , 1988 Containers box 123 , video 1-3 Personal, 85 1/2 Bedford, Jitney Series, Exhibit 5 , undated Personal, Digitized material disc , 1977-2006 and undated Containers box 124 , disk 5-7 Series XVI. Media , 1946-2006 Scope and Content Notes This series contains newspaper clippings and news releases collected by Irvis over the course of his educational, legal, and legislative career. The subjects of the clippings are varied, but many relate to legislation that Irvis considered or sponsored during his time in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives. Other clippings relate to civil rights and racial justice or other issues such as educational access and incarceration that Irvis championed throughout his career.
The series is arranged into four subseries based on the date the materials were acquired by the University of Pittsburgh. Related material may exist in Series IV: Legislative Files, Series V: Subject Files, or Series X: Political Activities.
Subseries 1. News Clippings, (1971 Dep) , 1960-1971 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains news clippings of various subjects from primarily Pennsylvania newspapers. This series is arranged alphabetically by subject and includes subjects such as legislature, taxes, transportation, and budget.
Crime, penal institutions, etc. , 1963-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 331 Housing, urban renewal , 1960-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 332 KLI-Miscellaneous personal, speaking engagements, etc. , 1956?-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 333 Judiciary , 1963-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 334 Legislature , 1962-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 335 Public utilities , 1969-1970 Containers box 21 , folder 336 Revenue sharing , 1967-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 337 Taxes, budget, etc. , 1969-1971 Containers box 21 , folder 338-340 Transportation (motor vehicles highways) , 1965-1970 Containers box 21 , folder 341 Miscellaneous , 1963, 1968-1970 Containers box 21 , folder 342 Subseries 2. News Releases (1971 Original Deposit) , 1963-1970 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains one folder which includes news releases, primarily relating to taxation, for which there is not a separate subject file.
News releases - KLI, House , 1963-1970 Containers box 21 , folder 330 Subseries 3. Newspaper Clippings (1980 Addition) , 1946-1969 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains newspaper clippings concerning politicians, legislation, passage of laws, and issues, 1946-1969. This series is arranged by Legislature and then by date.
Legislature , 1959-1961 Containers box 52 , folder 35 Undated Containers box 52 , folder 36 1946-1957 Containers box 52 , folder 37 1958 Containers box 52 , folder 38 1959 Containers box 52 , folder 39 1960-1966 Containers box 52 , folder 40 1967 Containers box 52 , folder 41 January-July, 1967 Containers box 52 , folder 42 August, 1967 Containers box 52 , folder 43 September-December, 1967 Containers box 52 , folder 44 1968 Containers box 52 , folder 45 January-March, 1967 Containers box 52 , folder 46 April-December, 1968 Containers box 52 , folder 47 Subseries 4. Newspaper Clippings (1995 Addition) , 1949-1994 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains a clippings file (mostly Pennsylvania newspapers) arranged alphabetically by subject and a clippings file arranged by date. Some of the subjects include elections, liquor, poetry, taxes, and universities. The date files include 1949-1994.
18 Year-old Vote Containers box 86 , folder 301 Albany Containers box 86 , folder 302 Bryn Mawr Road (Hill District) Containers box 86 , folder 303 Busing/Integration Containers box 86 , folder 304 CAT (Catastrophic Loss Trust Fund) Containers box 86 , folder 305 Constitutional Convention Containers box 86 , folder 306 Convention Center Containers box 86 , folder 307 Deal, Alphonso Containers box 86 , folder 308 Death Penalty Containers box 86 , folder 309 Democratic National Convention , 1988 Containers box 86 , folder 310 Elections/Campaigns Containers box 86 , folder 311 Environment Containers box 86 , folder 312 FEPC (Fair Employment Practices Commission) Containers box 86 , folder 313 Flood Containers box 86 , folder 314 Irvis, Cathryn Containers box 86 , folder 315 Irvis' Publications Containers box 86 , folder 316 Larsen, Rolf Containers box 86 , folder 317 Lemington Center Containers box 86 , folder 318 Liquor Containers box 86 , folder 319 Model Airplanes Containers box 86 , folder 320 Moose Lodge Containers box 86 , folder 321 Pension Containers box 86 , folder 322 Poetry Containers box 86 , folder 323 Prisons/Crime Containers box 86 , folder 324 Prudential Containers box 86 , folder 325 Retirement Containers box 86 , folder 326 Salaries/Compensation Containers box 86 , folder 327 Schools Containers box 86 , folder 328 Speaking Engagements/Appearances Containers box 86 , folder 329 Taxes/Budget Containers box 86 , folder 330 Telek, William Containers box 86 , folder 331 Transportation Containers box 86 , folder 332 Universities Containers box 86 , folder 333 Vietnam Containers box 86 , folder 334 Welfare Containers box 86 , folder 335 Undated Clippings Containers box 87 , folder 336 Clippings , 1949-1969 Containers box 87 , folder 337 Clippings , 1970-1972 Containers box 87 , folder 338-340 Clippings , 1973-1976 Containers box 87 , folder 341 Clippings , 1977 Containers box 87 , folder 342 Clippings , 1978-1979 Containers box 87 , folder 343 Clippings , 1980-1982 Containers box 87 , folder 344 Clippings , 1983-1989 Containers box 87 , folder 345-351 Clippings , 1990-1994 Containers box 87 , folder 352 Misc. Periodicals Containers box 87 , folder 353 Negroes and the War by Chandler Owen Containers box 87 , folder 354 Misc. Newspapers Containers box 87 , folder 355 Subseries 5. News Clippings (2010 Addition) , 1948-2006 Scope and Content Notes The news clippings contained within this subseries have been collected by Irvis and his second wife, Cathryn. In addition to highlighting Irvis' life and achievements, the news clippings pertain to a wide variety of issues including legislation, community involvement, education, poetry, Cathryn Irvis, African American interests, and various other issues related to Pittsburgh and/or Irvis. This subseries is arranged chronologically by date.
1948 Containers box 114 , folder 22 1956-1958 Containers box 114 , folder 23 1960 Containers box 114 , folder 24 1961 Containers box 114 , folder 25 1963 Containers box 114 , folder 26 1966 Containers box 114 , folder 27 1966 Containers box 114 , folder 28 1967 Containers box 114 , folder 29 1968 Containers box 114 , folder 30 1969 Containers box 114 , folder 31 1970 Containers box 114 , folder 32 1971 Containers box 114 , folder 33 1972 Containers box 114 , folder 34 1973 Containers box 114 , folder 35 1974 Containers box 115 , folder 1 1975 Containers box 115 , folder 2 1976 Containers box 115 , folder 3 1976 Containers box 115 , folder 4 1977 Containers box 115 , folder 5 1978 Containers box 115 , folder 6 1978 Containers box 115 , folder 7 1978 Containers box 115 , folder 8 1979 Containers box 115 , folder 9 1979 Containers box 115 , folder 10 1979 Containers box 115 , folder 11 1979 Containers box 115 , folder 12 1980 Containers box 115 , folder 13 1981 Containers box 115 , folder 14 1982 Containers box 115 , folder 15 1983 Containers box 115 , folder 16 1984 Containers box 115 , folder 17 1985 Containers box 115 , folder 18 1986 Containers box 115 , folder 19 1987 Containers box 115 , folder 20 1988 Containers box 116 , folder 1 1988 Containers box 116 , folder 2 1988 Containers box 116 , folder 3 1988 Containers box 116 , folder 4 1989 Containers box 116 , folder 5 1989 Containers box 116 , folder 6 1990 Containers box 116 , folder 7 1991 Containers box 116 , folder 8 1992 Containers box 116 , folder 9 1993 Containers box 116 , folder 10 1993 Containers box 116 , folder 11 1994 Containers box 116 , folder 12 1995 Containers box 116 , folder 13 1996 Containers box 116 , folder 14 1997 Containers box 116 , folder 15 1997 Containers box 116 , folder 16 1998 Containers box 116 , folder 17 1999 Containers box 117 , folder 1 2000 Containers box 117 , folder 2 2001 Containers box 117 , folder 3 2001 Containers box 117 , folder 4 2002 Containers box 117 , folder 5 2003 Containers box 117 , folder 6 2003 Containers box 117 , folder 7 2004 Containers box 117 , folder 8 2004 Containers box 117 , folder 9 2004 Containers box 117 , folder 10 2005 Containers box 117 , folder 11 2006 Containers box 117 , folder 12 undated Containers box 117 , folder 13 undated Containers box 117 , folder 14 Series XVII. Awards, Realia, Etc. , 1936-2006 Scope and Content Notes This series consists largely of plaques, statuettes, framed photographs, and other items given to Irvis as awards or honors over his long public service career. While the awards are from many different groups, most come from educational groups and organizations dedicated to social, racial, and economic justice. Educational awards include honorary doctorates from many Pennsylvania-area colleges as well as awards from student groups, University departments and programs, and educational advocacy organizations. Irvis also recieved many awards for his leadership on racial issues, including recognition by the NAACP (local and national), the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education and the National Black Conference of State Legislators. The series also contains some personal realia, most from Irvis's time as a Representative and Speaker of the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives, including gavels, paperweights, date books, and license plates.
The series has been divided into three subseries by the date the materials were acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.
Subseries 1. Realia and Awards (1995 Addition) , 1936-1994 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains objects belonging to and collected by K. Leroy Irvis, including date books, paperweights, a gavel, certificates, bookmarks, awards, and cassette tapes.
Ephemera Containers box 85 Scope and Content Notes Missing Title Date books: 1945, 1959, 1985, 1986 (2), 1988, 1989 - some used only briefly, if at all Mrs. K. Leroy Irvis' - Address and birthday list, amusing incidents, Christmas card contains ? team financial records and KLI's Christmas card list Puzzle Book - Collection of puzzles that KRI solved along with his notes created in the process Magnifying glass and letter opener set, gift of PA Host State Committee, 1984 Gavel for use as Speaker of the House of Representatives, January 6, 1987 KLI Eagle Medal (A.R.C.S.) Originated in January 1990 House of Representatives paperweight with KLI's name, January 6, 1987 House of Representatives paperweight with KLI's name, 1977-1978 The Wheeler School leather folder with speech notes inside Pi Gamma Mu book, 1936 Tide and Current Tables - Pilot's Association for the Bay and River Delaware, 1986 Election Year Argument Settler, published by Time, Inc., 1964 Sign: When all is said and done more will be said than done Who's Who in the World Certificate, 1982-1983 Appreciation certificate from Democratic Party, June 28, 1986 Caricature Badges for KLI and Mrs. Irvis (Official Party) T.H?(or N?) Leroy Irvis Baggage Tag for Delegation of the U.S.A. Graduation bookmark for Gloria Jeanne Wolford, 1994 Engraved leather tags for KLI, Speaker, January 1, 1985 KLI's assorted business cards Business card for John J. Donovan, President of PA AAA Federation Large valentine made by child Crestfield Research, Inc.: Business card and order form Soviet certificate presented during a visit to PA, 1988 March of Dimes award in recognition of outstanding service American Cancer Society Certificate of Appreciation Certificate confirming election, December, 1980 Allegheny Co. Proclamation recognizing PACE, 1988 Tape - The Legacy Continues - K. Leroy Irvis Tape - WHGB Stardust 1400AM, black history segment about KLI's life Unlabeled Tape - 6/12/84? Women's Democratic Party Meeting with several women speakers, politicians and others. KLI connection unclear Subseries 2. Awards, Degrees, and Honors (2010 Addition) , 1938-2006 Scope and Content Notes Irvis was awarded or honored by several institutions throughout his lifetime. These awards and honorary degrees were bestowed upon him by a wide variety of academic institutions ranging from high schools to universities. Irvis was also honored by institutional organizations such as the NAACP, the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education, the Sickle Cell Society, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and the Hill House Association, among various others. This subseries also contains each Pennsylvania House of Representatives Certificate Irvis received upon election to his legislative seat in the house. This subseries is described at an itemized level.
1967 Containers box 141 Scope and Content Notes New Pittsburgh Courier, Distinguished Service, 1967
1983 Containers box 142 Scope and Content Notes Urban League, Quarter Century of Volunteer Service, 1983
1968-1978 Containers box 143 Scope and Content Notes Hill District Community Council, 1969
Talk Magazine VIP Award, 1969
Man of the Year Award (Nat'l Assoc. of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs Inc), 1969
Man of the Year Award (Pittsburgh Jaycees), 1968
Community Service Award for Government (Guardians of Greater Pittsburgh), 1969
Outstanding Community Service (Bon-Ami Temple), 1978
Life Membership (Citizens for Progress), 1976
Hill House Association, 1977
1970-1979 Containers box 144 Scope and Content Notes Contributions to Higher Education (Slippery Rock University), 1976
Education Equality League Award, 1975
Service Award (ACT 101 Recognition), 1975
Humanitarian Award (Black Women's Association), 1977
Outstanding Public Official Award (Associated Subcontractors of Western PA), 1971
NAACP Recognition, 1977
Distinguished Service Award (National Assoc. of Social Workers), 1978
NAACP Human Rights Award, 1970
Gold Medallion Award (Black Catholic Ministries and Laymen's Council), 1977
NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee, 1975
Outstanding Leadership (Hamar Construction Company), 1973
Dedication to ACT 101 Programs (West Chester State College), 1979
TWA Ambassadors Club, 1970
Honorary Member (Bishop McDevitt High School), 1973
Poor People's Award, 1977
1971-1988 Containers box 145 Scope and Content Notes Speaker of the Year Award (Speech Communication Association of Pennsylvania), 1973
Pennsylvania Conference on Basic Black Education, 1975
Phi Beta Kappa, 1971
Distinguished Consumer Safety Award, 1971
Annual Cobbe Award, 1973
K. Leroy Irvis Towers Groundbreaking, 1978
Berean Institute Achievement Award, 1985
Presidential Award (National Black Caucus of State Legislators), 1985
Neighborhood Legal Services Association, 1984
Bucks County Democratic Party, 1985
Man of the Year (NIP Magazine Distinguished Service Award), 1988
1980-1988 Containers box 146 Scope and Content Notes Governor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Committee, 1988
Distinguished Service Award (ACT 101 Programs), 1981
Distinguished Black Alumni (University of Pittsburgh), 1987
Citation (Pennsylvania Academy of Science), 1985-1986
P.D.P.I. Head Start Children & Families, 1984
Head Start Children & Families, 1985
Outstanding Leadership Award (Hamilton Elementary School Students), 1981
ACT 101 Students and Staff (Harrisburg Area Community College), 1980
Recognition Award (Law Coordination Center), 1982
Leaders Dinner (National Conference of State Legislatures), 1985
Outstanding Community Leadership (Alpha Phi Alpha), 1987
Man of the Year (Third Annual Black History Month Celebration), 1983
LRT Subway Ground-Breaking (Port Authority of Allegheny County), 1981
Outstanding Support of the Arts in PA (Citizens of the Arts in PA), 1980
United Neighborhood Facilities Health Care Corporation, 1980
Community Leader Award (George Washington Carver Commemorative Day Committee), 1980
Achiever's Award in State Government (Wesley Center Amez Ada Battle Missionary Society),1983
1981-1989 Containers box 147 Scope and Content Notes Health and Human Services Dedication (Comprehensive Human Services Foundation), 1983
K. Leroy Irvis Scholarship Award (Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Ed), 1983
Distinguished Friend of Public Higher Ed (APSCUF), 1988
Citizen of the Year Award (Nat'l Assoc. of Social Workers, Southwest Division), 1988
Support for Outdoor Recreational Facilities (Department of Environmental Resources), 1985
Humanitarian-Public Servant (Church of the Holy Cross), 1981
Distinguished Service Award (Univ. of Pitt. School of Medicine), 1988
Commitment and Service to the Arts (Black, Hispanic, and Native American Arts), 1981
Leadership in Human Rights (Sickle Cell Society), 1982
Award of Gratitude (National Black Caucus of State Legislators), 1989
Key Award (Pittsburgh Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc), 1982
1985-2003 Containers box 148 Scope and Content Notes Legislative Leadership (Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission), 1985
Americanism Award (Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith), 1987
Medallion of Distinction (University of Pittsburgh), 1987
Contribution to the African American Community (WPTT TV and Duquesne Light), 1992
Contributions (Sickle Cell Society), 1992
Distinguished Leadership and Service (Cheyney University), 1993
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Beaver College), 1999
International Year of the Older Persons, 1999
Resolution (City of Pittsburgh), 1995
Distinguished Service to the Commonwealth (Speaker of the House), 2005
Thank You (K. Leroy Irvis Towers Tennant Council), 2003
1954-2002 Containers box 149 Scope and Content Notes Inaugural Honoree (Crawford McDonald Greene Providing of Excellence Award), 2002
Distinguished Professor (Univ. of Pitt School of Social Work Black Action Society), 2002
Outstanding Achievements (Mon Valley Branch NAACP), undated
Service for the Mentally Retarded (PA Assoc. for Retarded Children), undated
Service Award (SUNY Albany Alumni Assoc), undated
Distinguished Alumni (SUNY), 1969
Honorary Assoc. of Arts Degree (CCAC), 1995
Support of Higher Ed (CCAC), 1988
Honorary Membership (Vanguard Jaycees), 1979
Staff Member (University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Law Review), 1954
Life Member (NAACP), 1978
Daffodil Day (American Cancer Society), 1986
Outstanding Leadership (Black Conference on Higher Education), 1985
City of Philadelphia Citation, Cathryn Irvis, 1983
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Moravian College), 1991
1996-2004 Containers box 150 Scope and Content Notes Lifetime Achievement Award (Democratic Party of Allegheny County), 2004
Distinguished Alumni (University of Pittsburgh School of Law), 2004
Good Government Award (League of Women Voters of Greater Pgh), 2000
Lifelong Service (African-American Students Scholastic Awards CCAC), 1996
1938-2004 SUNY Albany Degree , 1938 Containers box 151 , folder 1 SUNY Albany Degree , 1939 Containers box 151 , folder 2 Certificate of Merit (Pittsburgh Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs) , 1972 Containers box 151 , folder 3 Commendation (Students Concerned with Public Health) , 1972 Containers box 151 , folder 4 Resolution (Port Authority of Allegheny County) , 1973 Containers box 151 , folder 5 Certificate of Award for Neighborhood Pride (Cliff Cass at Block Club) , 1976 Containers box 151 , folder 6 Certificate of Recognition (ACT 101 Programs) , 1977 Containers box 151 , folder 7 Honorary Member (Pittsburgh Black Theatre Dance Ensemble Corporation) , 1977 Containers box 151 , folder 8 Outstanding Public Service (Western Pennsylvania Black Political Assembly) , 1977 Containers box 151 , folder 9 Honorary Doctor of Laws (Lincoln University) , 1979 Containers box 151 , folder 10 Outstanding Achievement (Pennsylvania Black Political Assembly) , 1979 Containers box 151 , folder 11 Pittsburgh's 1st Blacks in Business and Professions Award (Pittsburgh Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs) , 1979 Containers box 151 , folder 12 Participation on Dedication Ceremony (Developers of KLI Towers) , 1980 Containers box 151 , folder 13 Certificate of Appreciation (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) , 1981 Containers box 151 , folder 14 Who's Who in the World (Marquis Publications Board) , 1980-1981 Containers box 151 , folder 15 Recognition (Young Democrats of Allegheny County) , 1982 Containers box 151 , folder 16 Outstanding Achievement Award (Abraxas Foundation) , 1983 Containers box 151 , folder 17 Certificate of Appreciation (Harrisburg Jaycees) , 1983 Containers box 151 , folder 18 Citation (Cheyney University of Pennsylvania) , 1984 Containers box 151 , folder 19 Certificate of Appreciation (Urban League of Metropolitan Harrisburg) , 1985 Containers box 151 , folder 20 Appreciation (Bryn Mawr Road) , 1986 Containers box 151 , folder 21 Acknowledgement (Hands Across America) , 1986 Containers box 151 , folder 22 K. Leroy Irvis Day (Allegheny Board of Commissioners) , 1986 Containers box 151 , folder 23 Legislator Award (Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries) , 1987 Containers box 151 , folder 24 Best Model Plane Builder of the Year (AMA) , 1988 Containers box 151 , folder 25 Honorary Degree (Harrisburg Area Community College) , 1988 Containers box 151 , folder 26 Certificate of Appreciation (Langley High School) , 1988 Containers box 151 , folder 27 Honorary Degree (Moravian College) , 1989 Containers box 151 , folder 28 Trustee Recognition (University of Pittsburgh) , 1989 Containers box 151 , folder 29 President's Award (Lincoln University) , 1992 Containers box 151 , folder 30 Honorary Citizenship (Erie) , 1993 Containers box 151 , folder 31 Resolution (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission) , 1993 Containers box 151 , folder 32 Citation (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , 1993 Containers box 151 , folder 33 Citation (Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus) , 1993 Containers box 151 , folder 34 Certificate of Award for Service to Community (Ebenezer Baptist Church) , 1995 Containers box 151 , folder 35 Resolution (Pittsburgh City Council) , 1995 Containers box 151 , folder 36 Honorary Degree (Community College of Allegheny County) , 1997 Containers box 151 , folder 37 Citation (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , 1997 Containers box 151 , folder 38 Pennsylvania Founder's Award (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission) , 1998 Containers box 151 , folder 39 Resolution 384 (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , 1998 Containers box 151 , folder 40 Community Citation of Merit (Allegheny County) , 1999 Containers box 151 , folder 41 Citation (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , 1999 Containers box 151 , folder 42 K. Leroy Irvis Dinner and Awards Banquet (Pennsylvania Senate) , 2000 Containers box 151 , folder 43 Certificate of Appreciation (Pennsylvania for Adult Literacy) , 2000 Containers box 151 , folder 44 Citation (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , 2000 Containers box 151 , folder 45 Providing Excellence Award (Crawford McDonald Green LLC) , 2002 Containers box 151 , folder 46 Honorary Degree (Edinboro University of Pennsylvania) , 2002 Containers box 151 , folder 47 Certificate of Recognition (ACT 101/TIME Program) , 2003 Containers box 151 , folder 48 Proclamation (Allegheny County) , 2004 Containers box 151 , folder 49 Congratulations (Pennsylvania Treasurer Barbara Hafer) , 2004 Containers box 151 , folder 50 Citation (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , 2004 Containers box 151 , folder 51 Resolution 555 (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , 2004 Containers box 151 , folder 52 2004-2006 Recognition (Pennsylvania Senate) , 2004 Containers box 152 , folder 1 Byrd R. Brown Civil Rights Award (Office of the Lt. Governor) , 2005 Containers box 152 , folder 2 Honorary Degree (Clarion University of Pennsylvania) , 2005 Containers box 152 , folder 3 Speakers Ball , 2005 Containers box 152 , folder 4 Condolence Resolution (Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus) , 2006 Containers box 152 , folder 5 Condolence (Pennsylvania Senate) , 2006 Containers box 152 , folder 6 Resolution 248 (Pennsylvania Senate) , 2006 Containers box 152 , folder 7 Commemoration (Representative Wheatley, Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , 2006 Containers box 152 , folder 8 Condolences (198th Legislative District) , 2006 Containers box 152 , folder 9 Distinguished Political Achievement (Directory of Distinguished Americans) , undated Containers box 152 , folder 10 Citation (Pennsylvania House of Representatives) , undated Containers box 152 , folder 11 1963-1999 Containers box 153 Scope and Content Notes Creativity in Portraits/Sculpture (MLK Jr. Reading/Culture Center), 1995
Chairman's Award (Pennsylvania Democratic Party), undated
Appreciation (20th Anniversary Reception of Community College Act), 1963
Salute (Central Pennsylvania Committee), 1978
Outstanding Leadership (Harrisburg NAACP), 1987
1st Decade Award (DBCERD), 1980
Appreciation (Bidwell), 1989
Minority and Majority Caucus Chairman, 1963-1964, 1965-1966
Honorary PA Artist (PA Council on Aging 3rd Annual Senior Arts Festival), 1988
Special Achiever (TALKS), 1975
Stien, KLI with Esteem from Temple University President, undated
Man of the Year Nominee, 1969-1970
Annual Civic Award (PA Baptist State Convention, INC), 1975
Leadership (Business and Professional Assn. of Pgh.), 1975
Significant Service (Community Release Agency), 1976
Mellon Legal Writing Program Distinguish Achievement Award, 1993
Honorary Doctor of Laws (Beaver College), 1999
1975-1988 Containers box 154 Scope and Content Notes Outstanding Service (United Black Ward Chairman Achiever Award), undated
Tireless Effort (City of Erie), 1979
Salute (William Penn Committee), 1977
OIC State Legislative Award (Opportunities Industrialization), 1984
President's Award (PA Trial Lawyers Association), 1986
Contribution (Hill House Association), 1975
H.J. Heinz Honor, 1988
Appreciation for H.B. 942 (Commonwealth of PA), 1984
SUNY Distinguished Alumni Medal
1994-2003 Containers box 155 Scope and Content Notes Drum Major for Justice Award (Homer S. Brown Law Association), 2001
Better Life Award (Pennsylvania Health and Welfare Committee), 1994
Excellence in Leadership (Dominion), 2003
Frederick D. Patterson Community Leadership Award (United Negro College Fund), 1995
Distinguished Pitt Alumnus, 2001-2002
1969-1989 Containers box 156 Scope and Content Notes Dr. Martin Luther King Citizen Award (Music & Arts of Pgh), 1969
Black Trailblazer (Renaissance Too Magazine), 1989
African American Elected Official (Compliments of Bill Robinson)
Appreciation for Establishing the Black Conference on Higher Ed, 1973
1981-1986 Containers box 157 Scope and Content Notes Initiation Kappa Delta Pi, undated
Appreciation Award (Pennsylvania Health Care Association), 1986
Award of Excellence (Black Democrats Association of Erie County), 1981
1982 Containers box 158 Scope and Content Notes Pittsburgh Branch NAACP, 1982
1973-1984 Containers box 159 Scope and Content Notes Man of the Year (Vanguard Jaycees), 1973
Masonic Achievement Award (Seventh Masonic District), 1984
1967-1986 Containers box 160 Scope and Content Notes Delegate at Large to the Democratic National Convention, 1968
Honorary Member (Association for Bridge Construction and Design), 1976
Who's Who in America (Marquis Publications Board), 1980/1981
Honorary Member (Pennsylvania State Mayors Association of First Class Boroughs), 1973
Harambee (Black Solidarity Fair), 1975
Certificate of Recognition (Good Hope Baptist Church), 1968
Certificate of Honor (Metropolitan Tenants Organization), 1970
Award of Honor (Pennsylvania State Council of Public Employees), 1961
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1974
Certificate of Appointment (Advisory Committee on Probation), 1975
Certificate of Merit (City of Erie), 1971
Resolution (Missouri River Tour), 1976
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention, 1967-1968
Certificate of Election (Speaker of the House), 1983
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1986
Certificate of Election (Democratic Leader of the House), 1981
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1983
1958-2003 Containers box 161 Scope and Content Notes Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District PA), 1966
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 1st Leg. District Allegheny), 1960
Resolution (City Council of Harrisburg), 1985
Honorary Citizenship (New Orleans), 1980
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1973
Certificate of Election (Minority Whip), 1973
Certificate of Election (Minority leader of the House), 1971
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1976
Proclamation (City of Cleveland), 2003
Resolution of Recognition (City of Cleveland), 2003
Citation (Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee, 1986
Proclamation (Office of the Governor), 1987
Honorary Degree Congratulations from the Governor and Senator (Harrisburg Area Community College), 1988
National Science Honor Society (Pi Gamma Mu), 1938
Hall of Fame Award (Afna Education and Research Fund), 1984
Congratulations (Council of the City of Cleveland), 2003
Citation (County of Erie), 1993
Phi Delta Phi Initiation (International Legal Fraternity), 1952
Member (the Order of the Coif), 1954
Bachelor of Laws (University of Pittsburgh), 1964
Juris Doctor (University of Pittsburgh), 1968
Honorary Doctor of Public Service (Edinboro University of Pennsylvania), 2002
Attorney and Counselor (Supreme Court of Pennsylvania), 1977
Congratulations (Catherine Baker Knoll, Treasurer), 1995
Tribute (Pennsylvania Legal Services Center), 1982
Certificate of Merit (Pennsylvania Library Association), 1986
William S. Howell/Charlie Highgate Community Service Award (the Kay Boys Club), 1973
Certificate of Merit (Edinboro State College), 1971
Citation (City of Philadelphia), 1977
Recognition (Admirals Club), 1970
the Pennsylvania Award (Commonwealth Relations Council of the University of PA), undated
Distinguished Service Award (Pennsylvania Department of Veteran Affairs), 1967
Torch of Liberty Award (Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith), 1969
Resolution 27 (NAACP)
the Presidents Award for Special Services and Outstanding Achievement (Pennsylvania Teenage Democrats), 1968
the John Carter Robinson Merit Award (the Western Pennsylvania Research and Historical Society), 1966
Resolution (Pennsylvania House of Representatives), 1966
Citizens for the Arts Award Recognition from Dick Thornburgh
Certificate of Election (Democratic Leader of the House), 1979
Certificate of Election (19th Legislative District), 1979
Certificate of Election (Speaker of the House), 1977
Certificate of Election (Speaker of the House), 1985
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1985
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 1st Leg. District), 1958
1980-1986 Containers box 162 Scope and Content Notes Certificate of Appreciation Kids News Interview (Scenic Hills School), undated
Center for Studying Social Welfare and Community Development, 1980
Citizen of the Year (Pennsylvania AFL-CIO), 1986
1980-1984 Containers box 163 Scope and Content Notes African Episcopal Church Ministerial Alliance of Greater Pittsburgh Award, 1980
City of Philadelphia Resolution, 1984
1982-1984 Containers box 164 Scope and Content Notes Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1984
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1982
1972-1993 Containers box 165 Scope and Content Notes ARCS Knights of the Order of the Broken Wing, 1993
The Society of Antique Modelers
Presidential Award (Harrisburg Branch NAACP), 1972
1977-1987 Containers box 166 Scope and Content Notes Citation for Distinguished Service (Cheyney State College), 1977
Certificate of Election (Speaker of the House), 1987
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 19th Leg. District), 1987
1965-1969 Containers box 167 Scope and Content Notes Certificate of Election (Minority Whip of the House), 1967
Certificate of Election (Majority Leader of the House), 1969
Certificate of Election (Majority Caucus Chairman of the House), 1965
1963-1965 Containers box 168 Scope and Content Notes Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 1st Leg. District), 1963
Certificate of Election (Minority Caucus Chairman), 1963
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 7th Leg. District), 1965
Certificate of Election (House of Representatives 1st Leg. District Allegheny) , 1958 Rev. Jesse Anderson Award for Distinguished Service to Students (Widener University) , 1983 Statesmen Award (Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus) , 1985 Democracy in Housing Award (Associated Real Estate Brokers of Philadelphia Inc) , 1966 Distinguished Service Award (Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities) , 1990 Martin Luther King Citizen Award (Music & Arts of Pittsburgh) , 1970 Subseries 3. Realia (2010 Addition) , 1940-2003 Scope and Content Notes The material in the Realia subseries was mainly collected by Irvis over the duration of his life. Much of the memorabilia reflects activities or events that he participated in or was honored at. Some of these items include invitations, guest passes, plaques, and medallions. In addition, a large portion of the memorabilia is representative to Irvis' career as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. These items include, but are not limited to gavels, pins, license plates, and stamps. This subseries has been listed at an itemized level.
Scrapbook , 1944-1956 Scrapbook , 1959-1968 Scrapbook , 1961-1981 Scrapbook , 1968-1969 Scrapbook , 1970-1971 Scrapbook , 1973-1988 Scrapbook , 1976-1978 Scrapbook , 1977-1996 Scrapbook , 1978-1979 Scrapbook , 1979 Scrapbook , 1980-1982 1986-1988 Containers box 180 Scope and Content Notes Gratitude of Acknowledgement from Quandong College of Education, 1986
Citation of Cordial Greetings to Quandong College of Education, 1986
Irvis Retirement News clipping, 1988
1977, 1987 Containers box 181 Scope and Content Notes Bicentennial Celebration of the U.S. Constitution Signing (Commemorative Invitation), 1987
Pennsylvania State Legislature News clipping, undated
Framed Congratulatory Black Socks from Patty and Murray Love, 1977
1961-2003 Containers box 182 Scope and Content Notes Urban League of Pittsburgh, the Black Family, 2003
Caricature of Irvis, John Joan Newsroom, 1970
Early KLI Picture, Johnson and Humphrey Election Poster, 1964
Tuskegee Airman Poster, signed
Certificate that Pen was used by Governor to approve H.B. 950, 1965
Countdown to Eternity (MLK Jr. Photographs) Signed by Author, undated
Elect Irvis Posters, undated (4)
Irvis Caricature as Speaker, 1977-1978
Homer S. Brown Legacy Dinner Award and Caricature, 1986
Harrisburg Area Community College Commencement Program, 1988
The Black Chronicle (2)
Poster sized Portrait of a block long greeting for distinguished lecture at Temple, 1985
House Bill 430 (Act 341), 1961
1993 Containers box 183 Scope and Content Notes Commemorative Envelopes and Stamps (U.S. Constitution Bicentennial), 1987
KLI, Speaker, House of Representatives Parking Sign
1987 Containers box 184 Scope and Content Notes Commemorative Pamphlet (U.S. Constitution Bicentennial), 1987
Commemorative Ornament (U.S. Constitution Bicentennial), 1987
1971-1985 Containers box 185 Scope and Content Notes Inaugural Session Invitation Honoring Irvis as Speaker, 1985-1986
Italian Ministry of Tourism and Theatre Plaque (Dickinson College), 1985
Large unmarked gavel
5th International Conference on Urban Transportation Commemorative Plaque, 1971
Groundbreaking Ceremony Bidwell Training Center, 1985
Holiday Wishes from Homeless Children (Philadelphia), 1985
Congratulatory Telegram from Aaron Levonson (Plaque), 1982
Letter of Gratitude from Ruth Barton Chairperson of PA Council on Aging (Plaque), 1988
Letter from Vice President Walter Mondale re: Panama Trip (Framed), 1980
Wooden Carvings (2 Bowls), undated
1940-1988 Containers box 186 Scope and Content Notes K. Leroy Irvis, The Speaker, Name Plaques (2), undated
K. Leroy Irvis, Allegheny County, Name Plaque, undated
Murray/Irvis Sickle Cell Center Medallion, 1984
Lake Placid Olympic Medal with Explanatory Note, 1980
Pin for the Atlanta Democratic National Convention, 1988
Plastic Pouch "Compliments of K. Leroy Irvis, Speaker..." (2), undated
Gavel Inscribed with K. Leroy Irvis, Speaker, House of Reps, 1987
1st Official Continental Congress Bicentennial Commemorative Medal and Cachet, 1974
Ribbon marked PA House of Reps with KLI Signature and Title, 1985
Pin, Celebration of Eagles, AMA, 1996
Mini Flag on Pole "Civil Air Patrol," undated
Laminated Passes, Rosalynn Carter's Trip to South America, Presidential Guest, 1979
Model Propeller Blade Carved by Irvis, 1940
Leftover Piece of a Radio Control Airplane by Irvis, c. 1963
Loyal Order of the Moose Membership Card for Pat S. Mangino, undated
Sketch of a Gate on a Wood Block by KLI, undated
Pen used by Governor Milton Shapp to Approve Senate Bill 74, Dpt on Aging, 1978
National Conference of State Legislators Name Badge, 1965
Democratic National Convention, Chicago, 1968
Wooden Carving, African Head, undated
Stamps (6)
Name Badge, Representative KLI, undated
Name Badge, Majority Leader L. Irvis, undated
Name Badge, Majority Caucus Chairman, KLI, undated
1945-1993 Containers box 187 Scope and Content Notes Irvis Coat of Arms
Support of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment, 1978
38th DNC New York City, Co-Chair Pin (2), 1980
Wooden "doodle" of a horse by Irvis, c. 1945
Pennsylvania Delegation, White House Conference on Aging (Medal), 1981
House of Representative License Plates (2)
House of Representatives Voting Switch (Yea or Nay) with note
DNC Honorary Badge (Delegate), 1976
DNC Delegate Badge San Francisco, 1984
17th Constitutional Convention AFL-CIO Honorary Guest Badge, 1976
Pen gifted from Rachel Lynch, 1993
Compliments of KLI Stamp
I Support Irvis Pen
House of Representatives Minority Whip Pin
House of Representatives Member Pin, 1979-1980
House of Representatives Pin, 1979-1980
House of Representatives Pin, 1977-1978
House of Representatives Majority Leader Pin, 1977-1978
House of Representatives Minority Leader Pin, 1979-1980
House of Representatives Speaker Pin, 1983-1984
House of Representatives Minority Leader Pin, 1981-1982
Carved Heads, Gift of Mike Nelson (2), 1990
K. Leroy Irvis, Speaker, Desk Ornament, 1987
Pen used to Sign Bill No. 796 by Milton Shapp, 1974
DNC Citizens Committee NYC Pin, 1980
Honoree Name Tag Strong Men and Women, undated
KLI Blank Planner, 1987
Committee to Elect KLI Kit
Chipping Chisel used by KLI, 1950
DNC State Vice Chair Badge, 1980
1988-1990 Containers box 188 Scope and Content Notes Wooden Bowl Carved by Irvis, 1988
Hatsepsut, Pharaoh Carved by Irvis, 1990
1987-1988 Containers box 189 Scope and Content Notes Bookends from the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, 1988
Business Card Holder, undated
Greater Pittsburgh International Airport Midfield Terminal Groundbreaking, 1987
University of Pittsburgh Trustee Medal
1977-1986 Containers box 190 Scope and Content Notes Meet the Mayor Game, 1986
KLI Stamps (Agreed, See Me, Noted) (3)
KLI the Speaker, Pen
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Letter Opener
House of Representatives Pin, Speaker, 1977-1978
1947-1972 Framed Letter and Portrait of Gerald Ford , 1983 Thut-Mose III, carved by Irvis , 1995 Oil Painting, "Brotherhood at K. Leroy Irvis Field" , undated Reading is Fun Poster, Given to Cathy by the Carters during International Year of the Child , 1970 Containers oversize 206 , tube 207 Sky Diving Poster, Addressed to Irvis and Signed , 1976 Containers oversize 206 , tube 208 Elect Irvis Hand-Painted Poster , undated Containers oversize 206 , tube 209 House of Representatives Poster with Irvis Portrait, Proof , undated Containers oversize 206 , tube 210 Briefcase , undated Subseries XVIII. Publications , 1946-1992 Scope and Content Notes This series contains a small number of articles written by Irvis as well as media publications and brochures written about his life and work.
Subseries 1. Publications and Brochures , 1960-1970 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains two folders of brochures from the Bicentennial Commission and the Black Artist's Show.
Publications (1971 Original Deposit) , 1946-1971 Containers box 20 , folder 316 Call for Achievement Program - Bicentennial Commission Containers box 51 , folder 29 Black Artist's Show, Negro History Week , 1960-1970 Containers box 51 , folder 30 Subseries 2. Pennsylvania History (1995 Addition) , 1987-1992 Scope and Content Notes This subseries contains articles, correspondence, booklets, pamphlets, and other publication regarding Pennsylvania history. This series is arranged by subject.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly Bicentennial , September 18, 1987 Containers box 81 , folder 269 Gettysburg Reenactment , September 19, 1988 Containers box 81 , folder 270 Gettysburg Memorial Day Celebration - 125th Anniversary , May 25, 1992 Containers box 81 , folder 271 Gettysburg Celebration - Correspondence Containers box 81 , folder 272 Gettysburg - Various Articles Containers box 81 , folder 273 Gettysburg-Programs, Video (KLI's speech), Photographs Containers box 81 , folder 274 Gettysburg Times , May 26, 1992 Containers box 81 , folder 275 PA Historical - Various Booklets Containers box 81 , folder 276-277 Historical Pennsylvania - Various Pamphlets Containers box 81 , folder 278 Miscellaneous Containers box 81 , folder 279 Lincoln at the Wills Home and the Gettysburg Address Containers box 81 , folder 280 
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