Robert W. O'Donnell was elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by Special Election, May 21, 1974 to serve the remaining 1973 term, and was reelected for 10 consecutive terms thereafter. Eventually O'Donnell was elected, Majority Leader (1989-January 23, 1990) and elected Speaker of the House (January 23, 1990-1992). This collection covers news releases, campaign and election material, events, correspondence, publications, photographs, cassettes, and VHS video tapes.
Robert W. O'Donnell was elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by Special Election, May 21, 1974 to serve the remaining 1973 term, and was reelected for 10 consecutive terms thereafter. Eventually O'Donnell was elected, Majority Leader (1989-January 23, 1990) and elected Speaker of the House (January 23, 1990-1992). This collection covers news releases, campaign and election material, events, correspondence, publications, photographs, cassettes, and VHS video tapes.