K. Leroy Irvis papers, 1865-2007.

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K. Leroy Irvis papers, 1865-2007.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/30992576

The papers of K. Leroy Irvis 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, and newspaper clippings. Areas of concentration in the collection include: the Pennsylvania Legislature, higher education, prison reform, housing, Pennsylvania history, senior citizens, National Democratic Conventions, the development of Pittsburgh's African-American culture and history, mental health, civil rights, and Irvis' relationship with his family and constituents. This collection is arranged by series in order of each addition. The 1971 Original Deposit (1951-1971) comes first followed by six additions: 1974 Addition (1965-1973), 1975 Addition (1974-1976), 1979 Addition (1948-1979), 1980 Addition (1945-1978), 1995 Addition (1945-1994), and 2010 Addition (1865-2007). Detailed scope and content notes for each addition are available at the series levels. Various folders contain "see also" notes to assist the researcher when searching for particular subjects. When requesting materials, please make note of the deposit year, series, and folder. 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.

121.7 linear ft. (194 boxes)

University of Pittsburgh

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SNAC Resource ID: 7295594

University of Pittsburgh

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