Papers of James F. Rooney, a Democratic assemblyman (1972-1984) from Racine, primarily documenting his final term in the legislature, 1983-1984, through copies of bills, correspondence, news clippings, and subject files. In addition to Rooney's general work in the assembly and communication to constituents, the papers cover especially well his work on the state Building Commission and also his work on bail reform for the Wisconsin Legislative Council Special Committee on Constitutional Bail Revision during this time period.
