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Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives The PA House Archives collects, preserves and provides access to the permanent records created by Representatives, Committees, Offices and Staff.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives collects, preserves and provides access to the permanently valuable historic records created by Representatives, Committees, Offices and Staff in order to promote understanding of the history of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and its impact on Pennsylvania's citizens today.

is taking us back to a cold wintery day with Rep. Ed Burns (left) and Rep. Fred Noye (middle).
10/15/2026

is taking us back to a cold wintery day with Rep. Ed Burns (left) and Rep. Fred Noye (middle).

Rolling right along! Who knew archiving would require working on the ground?!
10/14/2026

Rolling right along! Who knew archiving would require working on the ground?!

10/14/2026

You bake what?!!

You heard correctly, we bake video tapes! Learn more in this video from Andra, our digital archivist on the process.

PSA: We do not recommend doing this at home with any personal video tapes.

10/13/2026

What exactly is acid-free?

You've probably heard us mention this during any preservation discussion. Watch today's to learn more!

10/12/2026

Isn't everything online?!

On today's we are sharing why everything is not available online. In fact, why it takes so long to digitize a collection.

is excited because he can grab all his House Archives reading materials in a brand new spot! On the ground floor of th...
10/09/2026

is excited because he can grab all his House Archives reading materials in a brand new spot! On the ground floor of the Irvis Office Building, right by G50, is your one stop for all the latest Archives news!

10/08/2026

takes us back to 1995! Leslie Odom Jr. was introduced on the House Floor during his second visit to the PA Capitol to not only recite a poem, but to also share his musical talent!

It's our busy time of year gearing up for oral histories with Representatives! While not mandatory, we always encourage ...
10/07/2026

It's our busy time of year gearing up for oral histories with Representatives! While not mandatory, we always encourage Members who are leaving the House to share their story. While valuable not only for the individual in preserving their legislative legacy, but it also helps tell the larger story of the House!

Never got to participate? Don't worry, it's never too late to share your story with the House Archives. We preserve legislative legacies, one Member at a time!

Just in the last week we interviewed Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and Rep. Greg Vitali.

Interested in history and archives? Maybe you or someone you know would like to learn more about working in a government...
10/06/2026

Interested in history and archives? Maybe you or someone you know would like to learn more about working in a government archive!

We are accepting applications for our spring internship! Full applications are due November 1. Requirements and information are also available on our website. This is a great opportunity to work closely with trained archivists on processing collections, digitizing records, creating exhibits, and more!

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628 Irvis Office Building
Harrisburg, PA
17120

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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+17177833866

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