@PaSenateLibrary
 Harrisburg, PA
library.pasen.gov
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PA Senate Library retweeted
State Museum of PA@StateMuseumPAAug 3
The State Museum of Pennsylvania is now closed for renovation. Learn more about this transformative project -statemuseumpa.org/renovation…
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Our new exhibit makes you step back in time! Every celebration leading up to 2026 features unique attire from the era so that you feel totally immersed in history! Let us know which outfit is your favorite in the comments!
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I was honored to be included in the Senate Library’s new exhibit honoring Senators who went from the world of competitive sports to the PA Senate. The exhibit is on display now! @PaSenateLibrary
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"Pennsylvania Heritage" magazine has captured the fascinating stories of its most celebrated residents. PHMC is sharing articles detailing the lives of these captivating people. Born Feb. 25, 1918, in Harrisburg, Pa., "Barney" Ewell would become one of the world's leading sprinters and long jumpers in the late 1930s and 40s. Cancellation of the #Olympics during #WWII prevented Ewell from competing in his prime. But, Ewell didn't give up. ➡ bit.ly/41e1MlE #BlackHistoryMonth
Barney Ewell on the track at Penn State. At the moment of his graduation, Ewell shared the Penn State record of 9.6 seconds for the 100-yard dash with two former sprinters, J.L. “Hy” Henry, who set the mark in 1907, and Dick Bartholomew, who matched it in 1928

ALT Barney Ewell on the track at Penn State. At the moment of his graduation, Ewell shared the Penn State record of 9.6 seconds for the 100-yard dash with two former sprinters, J.L. “Hy” Henry, who set the mark in 1907, and Dick Bartholomew, who matched it in 1928

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We'd love to see all the House staff tomorrow at our open house from 9:30am to 4:30pm! There will be snacks!
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From Santa Claus to Krampus, #Christmas is steeped in legends. Pennsylvanians know of the Belsnickel, a legendary figure who serves as both the bearer of gifts and the agent of punishment in the Pennsylvania Dutch Christmas tradition. ➡ bit.ly/41vREXm @LandisValley
An interpretation of the 19th-century rural Pennsylvania Belsnickel at the Days of the Belsnickel event at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. Jennifer MacNeill Photography

ALT An interpretation of the 19th-century rural Pennsylvania Belsnickel at the Days of the Belsnickel event at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. Jennifer MacNeill Photography

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We're gearing up for #archivesmonth! This year we are having a joint archives day in the East Wing Rotunda with @PaSenateLibrary, @PHMC State Archives, @PAStateLibrary , and PSU Harrisburg Archives. We hope to see you October 2!
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Big day in the House Archives as we welcomed a delegation from @parliament_gh! They visited our office to gain insight into the workings of a legislative archive/museum as Ghana hopes to open their own Parliament Museum! It was a true pleasure to meet and talk with them!
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Este publicaciones ayudan a las instituciones a preservar sus colecciones al proporcionar información fundamental. Visita nedcc.org/free-resources/rec…. #PreservationMonth
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Join us tomorrow for the official opening of our 2024 exhibit "Accident at Three Mile Island: Pennsylvania House of Representatives Response to Disaster," from 10am to 4pm 628 Irvis Office Building! Light refreshments will be provided. We hope you can make it!
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Get ready!!! Our new exhibit on Three Mile Island opens later this month! This exhibit explores the nuclear accident at TMI and the response of the House. We also have unique pieces these pieces include vinyl records of TMI theme songs, t-shirts, cups, and more!
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This #artifactwednesday we are sharing one of our oldest items in our collection. This 1855 lithograph of the House floor is certainly one of a kind! We love that we can see where Members sat in the original Hills Capitol!
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Trick or treat! This #Halloween photo was taken 95 years ago in Bryn Mawr, PA and shows students costumes from 1928! 📸: @PowerLibrary, Pennsylvania Photos and Documents
A group of approximately 30 students dressed up for Halloween during the 1920s.

ALT A group of approximately 30 students dressed up for Halloween during the 1920s.

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These 📸s from the POWER Library’s Photos and Documents e-Resource were taken by Harry B. Herman in 1931. #DYK we're moving materials again almost a century later as part of the Forum Building restoration project?
A person sits at a desk writing surrounded by bookcases and filing cabinets.

ALT A person sits at a desk writing surrounded by bookcases and filing cabinets.

A H.A. Hartman & Sons truck and two individuals stand outside of a government building.

ALT A H.A. Hartman & Sons truck and two individuals stand outside of a government building.

Individuals work in the State Library to add books to the bookshelves.

ALT Individuals work in the State Library to add books to the bookshelves.

The state library sits empty with a full view of the bookcases, seating, and the circulation desk.

ALT The state library sits empty with a full view of the bookcases, seating, and the circulation desk.

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Attention football fans! We have a new mini exhibit in the Main Rotunda featuring former Members of the House who played or coached football! Be sure to check it out! #archivesmonth @steelers fans might recognize the name of one of the featured Members. 👀
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Now on display in the East Wing triangle case by the gift shop! On display for one year!
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Interested in the records of the Pennsylvania General Assembly? We have many House related records, but other offices in the Harrisburg area hold many important records! Check out our new resource guide, now available on our website!
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PA Senate Library retweeted
PA Capitol Tours@PaCapitoltours28 Aug 2023
Yesterday, August 27, 1859, is the anniversary of the Drake oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania. It was the first successful well in the nation. When our Capitol was built in 1906, our oil industry was the third leading industry in Pennsylvania, only second to Steel and Coal.
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Take a minute to relax and watch the final steps of processing a collection. The next steps are putting the files into the online finding aid.
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PA Senate Library retweeted
PA Capitol Tours@PaCapitoltours10 Aug 2023
While you’re here, don’t forget to visit the Senate Library! The library is a wonderful stop filled with information and history. There are current exhibits you won’t want to miss! library.pasen.gov/
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