State Library of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Capitol Centennial Collection

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Pennsylvania Capitol Centennial Collection Historic descriptions, explanations, and illustrated visitors' guidebooks to the State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Pennsylvania Capitol Building.
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Brief description of the Capitol at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with an outline of the state government. Prepared at the request of Governor Gifford Pinchot.
Brief description of the Capitol at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with an outline of the state government. Prepared at the request of Governor Gifford Pinchot.
Pennsylvania -- Politics and government, Capitol complex (Harrisburg, Pa.)
A 34 page pamphlet describing the Pennsylvania state capitol building, dedicated 4 October 1906. Special focus is given to the artwork and decoration. Also describes the organization and responsibilities of the branches and various departments of state government. Includes an organizational chart.
Education building / Compiled and written by the Federal Writers’ Project in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Sponsored and published by the Department of Public Instruction, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, 1939.
Education building / Compiled and written by the Federal Writers’ Project in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Sponsored and published by the Department of Public Instruction, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, 1939.
State Library of Pennsylvania -- History, Forum Building (Harrisburg, Pa.) -- History, Education Building (Harrisburg, Pa.) -- History, Public buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg, Capitol complex (Harrisburg, Pa.)
A detailed description of the architecture and ornamentation of the Forum building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. At first home to the Commonwealth's Department of Public Instruction, the building continues to house the State Library of Pennsylvania and various other state offices. Opened in 1931, the neo-classical style building's decoration is a rich art deco celebration of humanity's intellectual and cultural achievements. This pamphlet explains the symbolism and identifies the inscriptions found both within and without the structure. Includes many illustrations.
Handbook of the new capitol of Pennsylvania
Handbook of the new capitol of Pennsylvania
Capitol complex (Harrisburg, Pa.)
A richly illustrated guidebook to the art and architecture of the state capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Published when the building was brand new, the book's purpose -- according to the Foreword -- was "to serve as an interpreter; to help the reader to appreciate something of the problems involved and the way in which they have been solved; to search out the innumerable manifestations of beauty; and, above all, to discover in this material creation a living, high ideal."
Violet Oakley : capitol artist
Violet Oakley : capitol artist
Oakley, Violet, 1874-1961, Oakley, Violet, 1874-1961 -- Exhibitions, Capitol complex (Harrisburg, Pa.), Mural painting and decoration -- Pennsylvania -- Harrisburg
A 23 page pamphlet describing the murals at the Pennsylvania state capitol, painted by Violet Oakley. Prepared for an exhibit opening June 10, 2001. Includes biographical information. Also includes bibliographical references (p. 21) and lists of murals in the Capitol done by Violet Oakley (p.16-19).