Information Update - Spring 1999
- McDade Papers Donated to University
- Congressman Joseph M. McDade, retiring after a distinguished 36-year career, has donated his congressional papers to The University of Scranton. The papers consist of legislation, correspondence, case files, project files, newsletters, memorabilia, campaign materials, subject files, audio-visual materials, and other materials documenting Mr. McDade's career since 1963. > Full story
- Work Continues on Polakoff Collection
- Archival processing work continues on the Joseph Polakoff Collection with approximately half of the collection having been processed. Polakoff, a 1932 graduate, started his career in journalism for the college newspaper and then wrote for the Scranton Tribune. > Full story
- Funding Increases for PA Public Libraries
- Public libraries in Pennsylvania will receive a huge boost in their annual operating budgets if Governor Tom Ridge's proposal to increase state funding by 106% over current funding levels passes through the legislature. > Full story
