Pete Wambach’s "This is Pennsylvania" record collection [sound recording]

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 300-302

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Albums contain brief narratives of some event or place in Pennsysvania. Each segment is approximately three minutes long. These were aired over the radio thoughout the 1970's.

Dates

1970-1979

Creator

Wambach, Pete (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Available to researchers for use in the archives.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical or Historical Information

Peter C. Wambach, Jr. was born on May 12, 1946 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. He was the son of Peter C., Sr. and Margherita C. Zarbo Wambach. Mr. Wambach graduated from Bishop McDevitt high school in 1964, Harrisburg Area Community College in 1966 with an associate of art degree, and Pennsylvania State University in 1970 with a bachelor of science degree. Peter Wambach was a member of many organizations including the United Steelworkers of America, 1967; Greater Harrisburg Board of Realtors, 1973-74; Order Sons of Italy Lodge #272; chapter chairman, board member, (outstanding volunteer 1975) Central Pennsylvania March of Dimes; Greater Harrisburg Branch NAACP; Midtown Square Action Council, Historic Harrisburg Association, Community Task Force for Revitalization and Rehabilitation; board member, Uptown Late Start Senior Citizen Center; board member, YMCA, Camp Curtin Branch; advisory board member, Program for Female Offenders, 4-H Clubs, Metro Arts, MADD; Central Cabinet Member, Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania; parish advisory council, Saint Lawrence Chapter; Saint Advisory Council; and the Dauphin Company Young Democrats. Peter Wambach was elected to the House of Representatives on November 4, 1980. He was reelected in 1982, 1984, and 1986. Mr. Wambach married Nancy Virginia Barnes and has two children, Heather and Peter III.Note written by Dave Obringer

Extent

3.00 Linear Feet

1.50 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

This is a collection of 33 1/3 albums containing the "This is Pennsylvania" recording done by Pete Wambach. The segments, each about three minutes long, were broadcast over the radio throughout Pennsylvania. Each recording segment highlights an event or place in Pennsylvania.