Offered here is an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind career scrapbook chronicling the professional life of District Attorney Robert Harris of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, dating to the 1950s. This remarkable archive provides an in-depth, firsthand look at Harris’s career, including his involvement in numerous high-profile cases that shaped the region’s criminal justice history.
Beautifully compiled, the scrapbook is loaded with original newspaper articles, clippings, and reports meticulously documenting Harris's rise through the legal ranks and his tenure as District Attorney. Of particular note are original congratulatory letters and correspondence from colleagues, officials, and community members marking his election victory, offering a fascinating glimpse into local politics and public sentiment of the time.
In addition to the press coverage and official correspondence, the scrapbook contains a wealth of original ephemera, including invitations, formal announcements, and other personal and professional mementos that make this a truly comprehensive historical archive.
A captivating artifact from Pennsylvania’s legal and political past, this collection is not only a tribute to Robert Harris’s career but also a rare resource for historians, legal scholars, collectors of political memorabilia, and anyone with an interest in mid-20th-century American law and governance.
The scrapbook contains 75 double-sided pages. It shows typical signs of age and handling but remains well-preserved overall. Newspaper clippings and documents are securely mounted, with some expected toning to paper. Contents remain highly legible and display beautifully.
An outstanding piece of legal and political history — a window into Schuylkill County’s justice system during a pivotal era.