Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title D. Michael Fisher Papers Creator
Fisher, D. Michael
Collection Number AIS.2007.07 Extent
16.17 Linear Feet
(17 boxes)
Date 1969-2004 Date 1996-2002 Abstract The D. Michael Fisher Papers document the political career and senatorial, attorney general, and gubernatorial campaigns of Mike Fisher. The material in this collection includes information related to Pennsylvania political campaigns, such as consultant surveys, correspondence, financial information, issue files, news clippings, polling studies, press releases, research files, videos of commercials and debates. Language
English
. Author Bryce Henry. Publisher ULS Archives & Special Collections Address University of Pittsburgh Library Systemhttp://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Processing Information
This collection was processed by Bryce Henry in Spring 2012.
Previous Citation
D. Michael Fisher Papers, 1969-2004, AIS.2007.07, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
D. Michael Fisher Papers, 1969-2004, AIS.2007.07, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Arrangement
This collection is divided into nine series:
Series I. Pennsylvania State Senate
Series II. 1996 Attorney General Campaign
Series III. Attorney General's Office Insurance Fraud Investigation Report
Series IV. 2000 Attorney General Campaign
Series V. 2002 Gubernatorial Campaign
Series VI. Post-2002 File
Series VII. Memorabilia
Series VIII. Photographs
Series IX. Audio-Visual Material
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift of D. Michael Fisher on October 4, 2007.
Scope and Content Notes The D. Michael Fisher Papers comprises material created throughout Mike Fisher's political career including his tenure as Pennsylvania senator, attorney general, and governor. The materials are primarily focused on Fisher's campaigns though a small amount of information on his time in various political offices exists. There are no materials related to Fisher's time as a Representative and only one item from his judicial career.
Biography
Dennis Michael 'Mike' Fisher is a Federal Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He was nominated by President George W. Bush on May 1, 2003 and confirmed by the Senate later that year. Fisher was born 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to C. Francis and Dolores Darby Fisher. He is married to Carol Hudak Fisher and has two children, Michelle Lynn and Brett Michael. Mike Fisher studied at Georgetown University where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1966 and his law degree in 1969.
In 1969 Fisher was a law clerk in a private practice before becoming the Assistant District Attorney for the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office in 1970. In 1974 he successfully ran for Pennsylvania House of Representatives where he served until 1980. From 1980-1996 he was a member of the Pennsylvania Senate. In 1994 he made an unsuccessful bid for Governor, but lost the GOP nomination to Tom Ridge. In 1996 he was elected Attorney General of Pennsylvania, where he served two terms (1996-2003). In 2002 he gained the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Governor running against Democratic candidate Ed Rendell. Though Fisher's bid for governor was ultimately unsuccessful he was nominated by President Bush to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 2003.
During his tenure as attorney general, Fisher focused heavily on combating illegal drugs. His office made over 6,000 drug related arrests during Fisher's time in office. In 1999 Mike Fisher and eight other attorney generals negotiated a $206 billion settlement with the tobacco industry of which Pennsylvania received $11.3 billion.
Subjects Corporate Names Pennsylvania. Attorney General's Office -- Elections, 2000 Pennsylvania. Attorney General's Office -- Elections, 1996 Pennsylvania. Governor -- Elections, 2002 Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Senate -- Elections, 1994 Personal Names Fisher, D. Michael Scaringi, Marc A. Nutt, Brian Gates, Kent Geographic Names Pennsylvania -- Politics and government -- 1951- Other Subjects Political campaigns -- Pennsylvania Politics Government Container List Series I. Pennsylvania State Senate , 1992-1995 Scope and Content Notes The Pennsylvania State Senate series is comprised of a small amount of materials related to Fisher's time as a senator (1980-1996). It includes information on his trip to the Republican National Convention in 1992; financial information, press releases, and news articles for his 1994 re-election campaign; and newspaper clippings related to his accomplishments as a Pennsylvania senator.
Subseries 1. 1992 Republican National Convention , 1992 Scope and Content Notes The 1992 Republican Nation Convention sub-series is comprised of materials from Mike Fisher's time as an RNC delegate for Bush/Quayle in 1992. It includes badges, a commemorative passport, Fisher's golf scorecard, and notes on Bill Clinton.
Republican Nation Convention delegate materials , 1992 Containers box 1 , folder 1 Subseries 2. 1994 Fisher for Senator Campaign , 1993-1994 Scope and Content Notes Materials in the 1994 Fisher for Senator Campaign sub-series include campaign financial reports, media reports and clippings, and information of the Ridge/Schweiker gubernatorial campaign. There is also a brochure for the failed 1986 Scranton/Fisher gubernatorial campaign - it is the only item in this collection related to Fisher's bid for leiutenant governor.
Fisher's campaign was managed by James C. Roddey -- former Port Authority Board Chairman, and then current Managing General Partner of Allegheny Media, later to become Pennsylvania's first County Executive -- who served as campaign chairman, and Gregory A. Harbaugh -- Allegheny Co. fundraiser for Bush presidential campaign and senior partner in Houston Harbaugh law firm -- who was campaign treasurer.
Brochure from 1986 Bill Scranton for Governor, Mike Fisher for Lt. Governor campaign Containers box 1 , folder 2 Finances -- Campaign expense reports , 1994 Containers box 1 , folder 3 Finances -- Fisher 94 Committee checkbooks , 1993-1994 Containers box 1 , folder 4 Finances -- Contributor correspondence , 1993 Containers box 1 , folder 5 Finances -- Event expenses , 1993 Containers box 1 , folder 6 News releases and articles , 1993 Containers box 1 , folder 7 Scope and Content Notes 1 b/w headshot print of Fisher
Press releases , 1994 Containers box 1 , folder 8 Tom Ridge for Governor Committee finances , November 22, 1994 Containers box 1 , folder 9 Tom Ridge for Governor information book and Ridge/Schweiker campaign brochure Containers box 1 , folder 10 Subseries 3. Senate , 1995 Scope and Content Notes The Senate 1995 sub-series is comprised entirely of clippings from newspapers regarding the actions of Senator Fisher. These were likely assembled as material to boost Fisher's image in his 1996 bid for Attorney General.
News clips regarding Senator Fisher , January-July 1995 Containers box 1 , folder 11 Series II. 1996 Attorney General Campaign , 1972-1996 Scope and Content Notes The 1996 Attorney General Campaign documents the Fisher campaign and includes campaign analysis research, correspondence, event and fundraising information, newspaper clippings, and press materials. During the 1996 campaign season, Mike Fisher ran against Democratic candidate, Joseph Kohn; Fisher was successfully elected as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania.
The bulk of the in this series date from 1995-1996; unless otherwise noted, all files fall within this range. The most common date note is for specific dates, though occasionally materials fall well outside this range; see in particular the Opposition Research sub-series on Democratic attorney general nominee, Joseph C. Kohn.
Subseries 1. Clippings of Newspapers and Other Sources for Attorney General Candidates , 1995-1996 Scope and Content Notes This sub-series is comprised of articles and news clippings related to Fisher and his opponents for Attorney General. The two largest folders are Fisher's and Mike Marino, the other Republican candidate.
Tom Corbet news clips Containers box 1 , folder 12 Mike Fisher clips Containers box 1 , folder 13 Joe Kohn clips Containers box 1 , folder 14 Mike Marino clips and brochures Containers box 1 , folder 15 Subseries 2. Correspondence , 1995-1996 Scope and Content Notes The Correspondence sub-series includes letters, memos, and other correspondence primarily from supporters, staff, constituents, and Republican or other interest groups. It also includes a letter from Mike Marino to Allegheny County Republican Chairman, Robert W. Cramer.
Ads for booklets Containers box 1 , folder 16 Area Agency on Aging , March 15, 1996 Containers box 1 , folder 17 African American Coalition , December 1, 1995 Containers box 1 , folder 18 Announcements Containers box 1 , folder 19 College Republicans of Pennsylvania Containers box 1 , folder 20 County Chairs and State Committee letter draft , April 20, 1995 Containers box 1 , folder 21 Outgoing correspondence Containers box 1 , folder 22 Coordinator mailings Containers box 1 , folder 23 Letters to editor campaign Containers box 1 , folder 24 Memoranda Containers box 1 , folder 25 National Rifle Association Containers box 1 , folder 26 Opponents' correspondence -- contains only Mike Marino letter , April 15, 1995 Containers box 1 , folder 27 Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women Containers box 1 , folder 28 Regret letters Containers box 1 , folder 29 Subseries 3. County Files , 1995-1996 Scope and Content Notes The County Files sub-series are comprised of materials related to Republican supporters in various Pennsylvania counties. They include correspondence with supporters and County Coordinators, Steering Committee and other membership lists, and event information and schedules
Fisher campaign County Coordinator lists Containers box 1 , folder 30 Memos to/from County Coordinators Containers box 1 , folder 31 Adams County Containers box 1 , folder 32 Bedford County Containers box 1 , folder 33 Berks County Containers box 1 , folder 34 Blair County Containers box 1 , folder 35 Bradford County Containers box 1 , folder 36 Bucks County Containers box 1 , folder 37 Cameron County Containers box 1 , folder 38 Chester County Containers box 1 , folder 39 Clarion County Containers box 1 , folder 40 Clearfield County Containers box 1 , folder 41 Columbia County Containers box 1 , folder 42 Crawford County Containers box 1 , folder 43 Cumberland County Containers box 1 , folder 44 Clinton County Containers box 1 , folder 45 Dauphin County Containers box 1 , folder 46 Delaware County Containers box 1 , folder 47 Elk County Containers box 1 , folder 48 Erie County Containers box 1 , folder 49 Forest County Containers box 1 , folder 50 Franklin County Containers box 1 , folder 51 Fulton County Containers box 1 , folder 52 Huntingdon County Containers box 2 , folder 1 Jefferson County Containers box 2 , folder 2 Juniata County Containers box 2 , folder 3 Lackawanna County Containers box 2 , folder 4 Lancaster County Containers box 2 , folder 5 Lebanon County Containers box 2 , folder 6 Lehigh County Containers box 2 , folder 7 Luzerne County Containers box 2 , folder 8 Lycoming County Containers box 2 , folder 9 McKean County Containers box 2 , folder 10 Mercer County Containers box 2 , folder 11 Mifflin County Containers box 2 , folder 12 Montour County Containers box 2 , folder 13 Montgomery County Containers box 2 , folder 14 Northampton County Containers box 2 , folder 15 Northumberland County Containers box 2 , folder 16 Perry County Containers box 2 , folder 17 Philadelphia Containers box 2 , folder 18 Pike County Containers box 2 , folder 19 Potter County Containers box 2 , folder 20 Schuylkill County Containers box 2 , folder 21 Sullivan County Containers box 2 , folder 22 Snyder County Containers box 2 , folder 23 Susquehanna County Containers box 2 , folder 24 Tioga County Containers box 2 , folder 25 Union County Containers box 2 , folder 26 Venango County Containers box 2 , folder 27 Warren County Containers box 2 , folder 28 Wayne County Containers box 2 , folder 29 Wyoming County Containers box 2 , folder 30 York County Containers box 2 , folder 31 Subseries 4. Finances , 1996-1997 Scope and Content Notes The Finances sub-series includes information on Fisher's campaign's fiscal status including expenses, contributions, and disbursements. It also includes a small amount of material on the campaign's financial plans and the Finance Committee generally.
Campaign Expense Reports , May-October 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 32 Campaign Expense Reports , October-November 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 33 Check registers Containers box 2 , folder 34 Contribution reports , June 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 35 Contribution reports , July 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 36 Contribution reports , August 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 37 Contribution reports , September 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 38 Contribution reports , October 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 39 Campaign correspondence Containers box 2 , folder 40 Disbursement report for Jon , January 1997 Containers box 2 , folder 41 Finance Committee structure Containers box 2 , folder 42 Finance Plan , June 27, 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 43 Fundraising -- Eastern Containers box 2 , folder 44 Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements Containers box 2 , folder 45 Subseries 5. Opposition Research on Joseph Kohn , 1983-1996 Scope and Content Notes The Opposition Research on Joseph Kohn sub-series compiles research assembled by the Fisher campaign on 1992 and 1996 Democratic attorney general nominee, Joseph Kohn. This sub-series includes background investigations into Kohn's personal life as well as his legal and political career. Much of the material includes annotations or descriptions as to its utility for Fisher's campaign strategy.
Background information on Kohn's legal career , August 1996 Containers box 2 , folder 46 Biographical, legal, and positional research on Joe Kohn Containers box 2 , folder 47 Kohn case research -- AIDS case, Doe v. Kohn et al , 1994 Containers box 2 , folder 48 Kohn case research -- Amino Acid Lysine antitrust litigation Containers box 2 , folder 49 Kohn case research -- Air transportation antitrust suit , 1990-1994 Containers box 3 , folder 1 Kohn case research -- Carpet cases , 1993-1995 Containers box 3 , folder 2 Kohn case research -- Centennial School District v. Independence Blue Cross , 1994 Containers box 3 , folder 3 Kohn case research -- Cumberland Farms, Inc., et al. v. Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. , 1988 Containers box 3 , folder 4 Kohn case research -- The Department of Stripper Well exemption litigation , 1987-1996 Containers box 3 , folder 5 Kohn case research -- Scott Doe dockets Containers box 3 , folder 6 Kohn case research -- General Motors pickup truck fuel tank products liability litigation , 1993-1996 Containers box 3 , folder 7 Kohn case research -- J/H Real Estate, Inc. v. Leonard Abramson, et al. Containers box 3 , folder 8 Kohn case research -- Lutheran church RICO case , 1992-1996 Containers box 3 , folder 9-10 Kohn case research -- Mishel et al. v. Nutri/System, Inc., et al. , 1984 Containers box 3 , folder 11 Kohn case research -- "No" files , 1983-1996 Containers box 3 , folder 12 Kohn case research -- Paoli Railroad Yard PCB litigation Containers box 3 , folder 13 Kohn case research -- Parkway Garage, Inc. v. The City of Philadelphia , 1992-1996 Containers box 3 , folder 14 Kohn general research -- Gun control Containers box 3 , folder 15 Kohn general research -- John Wasilchick's opposition research proposal and report Containers box 3 , folder 16 Kohn general research -- Plagiarism , 1992 Containers box 3 , folder 17 Kohn general research -- RICO knowledge , 1988-1996 Containers box 3 , folder 18 Press releases from Fisher campaign regarding Joseph Kohn Containers box 3 , folder 19 Subseries 6. Polling Research , 1996 Scope and Content Notes The Polling Research sub-series contains statistical research gathered from surveys of voters leading up to Fisher's election.
Key Findings from a Survey of Voter Attitudes in the State of Pennsylvania , May 14-15, 1996 Containers box 3 , folder 20-21 Key Findings from a Survey of Voter Attitudes in the State of Pennsylvania , May 18, 1996 Containers box 3 , folder 22 Poll cards Containers box 3 , folder 23 Subseries 7. Press Releases , 1995-1996 Scope and Content Notes The Press Releases sub-series consists of materials generated by the Fisher for Attorney General campaign to highlight Fisher's qualification as well as to introduce him and his positions.
Biographical and background information about Mike Fisher Containers box 3 , folder 24 Positions taken by Fisher during campaign Containers box 3 , folder 25 Scope and Content Notes Includes Fisher's positions on: crime, environment, firearms, senior citizens, tobacco, and women's issues.
Press releases , November 1995-September 1996 Containers box 3 , folder 26 Press releases , September-November 1996 Containers box 3 , folder 27 Subseries 8. Subject Files , 1972-1996 Scope and Content Notes The Subject Files sub-series is comprised of materials of which are too small to comprise their own groupings. As such it consists a range of material including campaign stickers, balloons, brochures, and other ephemera; debates; events and agendas for Fisher; general election results; instructional guides to campaign staffers; non-Attorney General candidate information; and Republican State Committee information.
Campaign ephemera and other materials Containers box 4 , folder 1 Election results Containers box 4 , folder 2 Endorsements Containers box 4 , folder 3 Fisher campaign agreements Containers box 4 , folder 4 Fisher tailgate party for PSU/Iowa game , October 1996 Containers box 4 , folder 5 Joseph Kohn and D. Michael Fisher Bar Association debate transcript , October 17, 1996 Containers box 4 , folder 6 1995 and 1996 newspaper directories Containers box 4 , folder 7 Phone bank instructions and scripts Containers box 4 , folder 8 Prime sponsor Bills of Fisher as a Senator and Representative , 1972-1996 Containers box 4 , folder 9 Priority precincts Containers box 4 , folder 10 Questionnaires Containers box 4 , folder 11 Reports on campaign activities Containers box 4 , folder 12 Representative meeting agendas Containers box 4 , folder 13 Republican State Committee delegates committed to Fisher Containers box 4 , folder 14 Republican State Committee political brochures , 1994-1996 Containers box 4 , folder 15 Schedules Containers box 4 , folder 16 Sheriffs' party affiliations of counties in Pennsylvania Containers box 4 , folder 17 Bob Shuster for Congress campaign materials Containers box 4 , folder 18 Subseries 9. Trips and Travels During Campaign Scope and Content Notes The Trips and Travels sub-series documents Fisher's travels around Pennsylvania during the 1996 Attorney General Campaign.
Proposed trips Containers box 4 , folder 19 Statewide tour , October-November 1996 Containers box 4 , folder 20 Series III. Attorney General's Office Insurance Fraud Investigation Report , April 1997 Scope and Content Notes The Attorney General's Office Insurance Fraud Investigation Report series comprises the only extant materials of Fisher's tenure as attorney general outside of campaign purposes. The three files of this series are taken from an April 1997 report and press release from the Office of Attorney General -- Criminal Law Division -- Bureau of Criminal Investigations -- Insurance Fraud Section. The report details twenty-six arrests broken into sections arranged by suspect's last name.
Insurance fraud arrest report -- Butela-Fritz , April 1997 Containers box 4 , folder 21 Insurance fraud arrest report -- Giliano-Lyle , April 1997 Containers box 4 , folder 22 Insurance fraud arrest report -- Miller-Woodring , April 1997 Containers box 4 , folder 23 Series IV. 2000 Attorney General Campaign , 1996-2000 Scope and Content Notes The 2000 Attorney General Campaign series consists of materials for Mike Fisher's attention as the Attorney General candidate. It consists of campaign promotional materials, finance information, and campaign analysis reports.
Campaign and promotional materials , 1999-2000 Containers box 4 , folder 24 Finances -- Advertising and polling costs notebook , 1996-2000 Containers box 4 , folder 25 Scope and Content Notes Sections: Schedule (empty); Fundraising; Account Balance (empty); and TV Buy.
Finances -- Advertising and polling costs notebook Containers box 4 , folder 26 Scope and Content Notes Sections: Results; Mail/Phones; Print ads; and Radio.
Finances -- Advertising and polling costs notebook Containers box 4 , folder 27 Scope and Content Notes Sections: Tracking; and Editorials
Finances -- Daily contribution reports , 1999 Containers box 4 , folder 28 Reports -- Brabender Cox -- Analysis of Fisher Print Media Coverage , September 29, 1998 Containers box 4 , folder 29 Reports -- Tarrance Group -- Key Findings from a Statewide Survey of Voter Attitudes in Pennsylvania , February 10, 2000 Containers box 4 , folder 30 Series V. 2002 Gubernatorial Campaign , 1975-2002 Scope and Content Notes The materials in the 2002 Governor Campaign series comprise materials related to Fisher's 2002 gubernatorial campaign. Fisher was nominated as the Republican candidate, Jane Earll ran as Lieutenant Governor. Fisher ran against Ed Rendell, the Democratic nominee, in the primary election. Fisher's other opponents in the race included Bob Casey, Jr. and Barbara Hafer. Materials in this series include campaign memorabilia, correspondence, campaign finance information, press releases, research on campaign issues, news briefing packets, files of Fisher's opponents, and polling/survey research.
Subseries 1. Campaign Materials , 2002 Scope and Content Notes The Campaign Materials sub-series includes campaign advertisements, Fisher campaign staff information, and a file of organizations endorsing Fisher for Attorney General.
Campaign ads Containers box 5 , folder 1 Campaign staff contact information Containers box 5 , folder 2 Endorsements Containers box 5 , folder 3 Subseries 2. Correspondence , 2002 Scope and Content Notes The Correspondence sub-series is comprised of issue related correspondence from various constituents and organizations in Pennsylvania. Several pieces of correspondence relate to organizations seeking to endorse a candidate based on their political views and positions.
Act 9 Containers box 5 , folder 4 Animal rights Containers box 5 , folder 5 County committees Containers box 5 , folder 6 Gambling Containers box 5 , folder 7 General info Containers box 5 , folder 8 Education Containers box 5 , folder 9 Gun control Containers box 5 , folder 10 Liquor Containers box 5 , folder 11 Mental retardation Containers box 5 , folder 12 Personal care Containers box 5 , folder 13 Prison Containers box 5 , folder 14 Pro-life Containers box 5 , folder 15 Property taxes Containers box 5 , folder 16 Teacher pension Containers box 5 , folder 17 Volunteers Containers box 5 , folder 18 Wants something Containers box 5 , folder 19 Subseries 3. Direct Mail Files , 2002 Scope and Content Notes The Direct Mail Files sub-series documents the creation of form letters for events and individuals related to the Fisher campaign.
George W. Bush Containers box 5 , folder 20 Carol Fisher Containers box 5 , folder 21 D. Michael Fisher Containers box 5 , folder 22 Harrisburg Rally Containers box 5 , folder 23 Pennsylvania auto association Containers box 5 , folder 24 Pennsylvania food merchants Containers box 5 , folder 25 Ridge House, Republican State Committee Containers box 5 , folder 26 Santorum Containers box 5 , folder 27 Schweiker Containers box 5 , folder 28 Subseries 4. Donor Briefings , 2002 Scope and Content Notes The Donor Briefings sub-series consists of information generated by Fisher's staff concerning important donors to the Fisher campaign.
Donor briefings Containers box 5 , folder 29-30 Subseries 5. Finances , 1999-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Finances sub-series is comprised of financial information of Fisher's gubernatorial campaign. It is divided into three sections: Fundraising Events, Major Donor Files, and Subject Files. The Fundraising Events includes event information, briefing memos to Mike Fisher, donation spreadsheets, and correspondence. The Major Donor Files are arranged alphabetically Abrams to Zimmerman; a given file will contain a briefing memorandum for Fisher, copies of the donation checks, and/or thank you notes. The Subject Files contains additional financial information that would not fit into other sections; these include campaign finance reports, a sampled selection of mail-in contributions, a list of pro-life donors, and Fisher's staff's salary information.
Check copies, invoices, and yes/no attendance cards have all been removed from this series.
Mike Fisher thank you notes have been sampled throughout. Notes with unique messages have been retained.
Fundraising Events , January 12-May 30, 2002 Jeb Bush timeline in Philadelphia , January 2, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 31 Terpeluk dinner meeting , January 8, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 32 Delaware County dinner , January 17, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 33 Lunch with George Glatfelter II and Peter Yaffee , January 17, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 34 UPS dinner , January 22, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 35 Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company PAC , January 30, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 36 Republican State Committee dinner , February 8, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 37 Highmark Health System's PAC , February 19, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 38 Republican Governors Association 8th Annual Reception , February 25, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 39 Jeb Bush, Florida , February 28, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 40 Dinner with Chester County friends , March 7-8, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 41 Sourbeer dinner thank you notes , March 12, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 42 Somerset County reception/ PAUCA dinner , March 13, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 43 Mike Fisher dinner in Washington, DC , March 20, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 44 Harrisburg fundraiser , March 26, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 45 Northumberland County evening reception , March 27, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 46 President Bush private reception thank you notes , April 2, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 47 W.A. Hawkins Associates fundraiser , April 3, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 48 Southeast Young Republican for Fisher luncheon - Reed Smith , April 4, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 49 Dinner with Roy Zimmerman , April 9, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 50 Fred DiBora home event , April 10, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 51 Berks County reception , April 16, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 52 Franklin Shoeneman home event, Schuykill County , April 16, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 53 Towanda fundraiser at Bradford County museum , April 23, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 54 Columbia County breakfast , April 23, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 55 Pike County luncheon fundraiser , April 24, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 56 Susquehanna County breakfast , April 24, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 57 The Honorable Lita and Stanley Cohen and Councilman Brian O'Neill fundraiser , April 26, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 58 Dale High fundraiser , April 26, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 59 Mario Mele event , April 28, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 60 Lancaster breakfast , May 11, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 61 Chester County fundraising dinner , May 14, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 62 Lewisburg luncheon , May 28, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 63 Triad Strategies/PA Orthopedics Association , May 30, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 64 Philadelphia roundtable with Mayor Rudolph Giuliani , May 30, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 65 Pittsburgh Westin Convention Center for November 5, 2002 election night , July 14, 2002 Containers box 5 , folder 66 Major Donor Files , 2002 Major Donor Files Containers box 7 , folder 1-6 Subject Files , 1999-2002 Fisher for Governor electronic files -- budget, briefings, donations, and event information Containers box 7 , folder 7 Campaign finance reports , January 24, 2002 Containers box 7 , folder 8 Mail-in contributions (sampled) Containers box 7 , folder 9 Fisher for Governor and Friends of Michael Fisher certified public accountant reports , 1999-2000 Containers box 7 , folder 10 Leadership Finance Committee Containers box 7 , folder 11 Pro-life donations , November 6, 2002 Containers box 7 , folder 12 Staff salary report , February 2002 Containers box 7 , folder 13 Subseries 6. Mike Fisher's Political Career Files , 1975-1999 Scope and Content Notes The DMF Political Career sub-series contains samples of Fisher's work throughout his political career. It includes a profile of his legislative record in the House and Senate; platform and opposition information from his initial gubernatorial campaign in 1994; and overview information and press releases from his time as Attorney General.
House of Representatives and Senate , 1975-1996 Containers box 7 , folder 14 Gubernatorial candidate , 1994 Containers box 7 , folder 15 Gubernatorial candidate -- Ridge/Schweiker campaign information , 1993-1994 Containers box 7 , folder 16 Attorney General , 1996-1999 Containers box 7 , folder 17 Subseries 7. Issue Files , 1978-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Issue Files sub-series is comprised of issues important to Fisher's campaign. They contain correspondence, news clips, press releases, reports, and other materials documenting his commitment to various campaign topics.
Fisher and Earll biographies, profiles, and important campaign issues overview , May 3, 2002 Containers box 7 , folder 18 Agriculture Containers box 7 , folder 19 Anti-trust law , 1986-2000 Containers box 7 , folder 20 Brag file , 2000 Containers box 7 , folder 21 Campaign issues briefing notebook Containers box 7 , folder 22 Scope and Content Notes Includes briefings on: economy, education, property taxes, agriculture, environment, state liquor stores, water, prescription drugs, transportation, redevelopment, Ed Rendell, and Bob Casey.
Death penalty , 1978-2002 Containers box 7 , folder 23 Employment, economy, jobs files Containers box 7 , folder 24 Firemen Containers box 7 , folder 25 Net operating loss (NOL) , 2001-2002 Containers box 7 , folder 26 Pro-life Containers box 7 , folder 27 Right-to-know law/open records law , 2001-2002 Containers box 7 , folder 28 Sportsmen Containers box 7 , folder 29 Fisher's positions , 1996-2002 Containers box 7 , folder 30 Scope and Content Notes Includes Fisher's positions on: economy/jobs in Pennsylvania, healthcare, and the environment.
Veterans Containers box 7 , folder 31 Subseries 8. Liquor Control Board , 1981-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Liquor Control Board (LCB) sub-series contains information related to Pennsylvania's Liquor Control Board and the state stores for alcohol contribution. It primarily contains Gov. Tom Ridge's materials and research on the privatization of the LCB and a small amount of information from Gov. Dick Thornburgh. These were likely research materials for Mike Fisher and his promise to privatize the LCB should he be elected governor (see, AIS.2007.07: Mike Fisher Papers, box 8, ff 1, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh).
Clippings , August 19, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 1 Governor Ridge -- LCB Agendas , 1997 Containers box 8 , folder 2 Governor Ridge -- LCB memorandum and correspondence , 1997 Containers box 8 , folder 3 Governor Ridge -- LCB reports and presentations , 1997 Containers box 8 , folder 4 Governor Ridge -- LCB statements, news releases, and liquor control information , 1997 Containers box 8 , folder 5 Reports -- Privatization analysis , January 6, 1997 Containers box 8 , folder 6 Governor Thornburgh materials , 1981-1983 Containers box 8 , folder 7 Subseries 9. News Clipping Packets , 1988-2002 Scope and Content Notes The News Clip Packets sub-series is almost comprised entirely of photocopied newspaper articles. Each folder contains several packets named by their latest date and followed by their inclusive dates. They are arranged by their most recent date, a bundle often encompass several days of news - often to track a particular story, politician, or issue. Several bundles begin with either an editorial cartoon or magazine article, and one (October 21) contains copies from the 2002 Pennsylvania Voters Guide.
Subject focus is on the campaign issues prominent during the end of the gubernatorial 2002 campaign including schools/education underperformance, gambling, attack ads, endorsements, fund raising, taxes, abortion, and guns. Subjects vary by bundle and they may have served as daily media briefings for Mike Fisher.
The Newslibrary Document Delivery materials are in regard to Ed Rendell's early political career, and despite originally being housed with the news clipping bundles their relation to the rest of this material is unknown.
Duplicate bundles have been removed.
June 14th, 17th, and 26th packets , June 10-26, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 8 August 18th-23rd, 26th, and 28th packets , August 12-28, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 9 September 3rd-6th packets , August 21-September 6, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 10 September 9th-13th, 16th-17th, and 19th-20th packets , August 22-September, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 11 September 23rd-27th packets , September 8-27, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 12 September 30th packet , September 24-30, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 13 October 1st-4th packets , September 27-October 4, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 14 October 7th-11th packets , October 1-11, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 15 October 15th-18th packets , October 4-18, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 16 October 21st packet , October 13-21, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 17 October 23rd-25th packets , October 17-25, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 18 October 28th packet , October 23-28, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 19 October 29th packet , October 19-29, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 20 October 30th packet , October 23-30, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 21 October 31st packet , October 28-31, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 22 November 1st packet , October 27-November 1, 2002 Containers box 8 , folder 23 Newslibrary Document Delivery , 1988-1991 Containers box 9 , folder 1 Subseries 10. News Clipping Subject Files , 2002 Scope and Content Notes All newsprint in this subseries are photocopied or printed, with the exception of folder 7: Loose newspapers and clippings.
Jane Earll , August 20 - September 25, 2002 Containers box 9 , folder 2 Hershey Trust , August 7-30, 2002 Containers box 9 , folder 3 Philadelphia Daily News , May 13 - September 6, 2002 Containers box 9 , folder 4 Philadelphia Inquirer , May 11 - September 10, 2002 Containers box 9 , folder 5 Loose articles , 2002 Containers box 9 , folder 6 Scope and Content Notes Many of these seem torn from or fallen out of the News Clipping Packets.
Various articles tagged by subject , May 28 - September 9, 2002 Containers box 9 , folder 7 Loose newspapers and clippings Containers box 9 , folder 8 Subseries 11. Personal Information , 1997-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Personal Information sub-series consists of tax and medical information about Mike Fisher and Jane Earll.
Income tax return - Jane M. Earll and John H. Daneri , 1998-2001 Containers box 10 , folder 1 Income tax returns - D. Michael and Carol H. Fisher , 1997-2001 Containers box 10 , folder 2 D. Michael Fisher medical records , 2002 Containers box 10 , folder 3 Lt. Governor file - Jane Earll's bill of health, headshot, and various notes and clippings , 2001-2002 Containers box 10 , folder 4 Subseries 12. Plans and Publications , 1996-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Plans and Publications sub-series is comprised of information on the Fisher/Earll gubernatorial agendas including plans for improving education, jobs, and senior citizen's services. This sub-series also includes information on reducing crime rate in Pennsylvania.
1993-1998 Hate Crimes in Pennsylvania Report , 1997 Containers box 10 , folder 5 Attorney General Year in Review reports , 1997-2000 Containers box 10 , folder 6 Family Violence Task Force reports , 1998-1999 Containers box 10 , folder 7 Fisher/Earll coalition, education and jobs plans Containers box 10 , folder 8 School safety , 2000-2002 Containers box 10 , folder 9 Seniors , 1996-2002 Containers box 10 , folder 10 Subseries 13. Ed Rendell Files , 1995-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Ed Rendell Files sub-series is comprised of research conducted by the Fisher campaign into Ed Rendell's background and politics. It also includes detailed information on Rendell's campaign finance status.
Rendell financial information , 1995-2002 Containers box 10 , folder 11 Scope and Content Notes Includes small amount of information on Bob Casey Jr. and Barbara Hafer's finances as well.
Rendell career and legislation research , 2001-2002 Containers box 10 , folder 12 Subseries 14. Tom Ridge and Mark Schweiker Files , 1994-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Tom Ridge and Mark Schweiker Files sub-series consists of accomplishments, initiatives, and publications of outgoing governors Tom Ridge and Mark Schweiker. Schweiker, Ridge's lieutenant governor, became governor when Ridge resigned to become Homeland Security Adviser to George W. Bush in 2001.
Policy initiatives and accomplishments , 1994-2001 Containers box 10 , folder 13 Gov. Schweiker publications , 2001-2002 Containers box 10 , folder 14 Subseries 15. Subject Files , 1986-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Subject Files sub-series includes materials that did not fit into the other sub-series of the Mike Fisher for Governor series. These include a sampled selection of petitions, debate information, publications unrelated to the Fisher campaign, and a heavily marked directory for Seton-La Salle, Elizabeth Seton, South Hills Catholic High Schools.
Briefing regarding National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) multi-state report , October 5, 2000 Containers box 10 , folder 15 Debate at Easton Express Times , October 2002 Containers box 10 , folder 16 General Election Almanac , 2000 Containers box 10 , folder 17 Miscellaneous publications , 1986-2002 Containers box 10 , folder 18 Primary election materials Containers box 10 , folder 19 Sampled petitions for Mike Fisher and Jane Earll with related correspondence Containers box 10 , folder 20 Seton-La Salle High School, Elizabeth Seton High School, and South Hills Catholic High School Alumni Directory , 1999 Containers box 10 , folder 21 Scope and Content Notes Heavily bookmarked.
Subseries 16. Tarrance Group Reports , 2000-2002 Scope and Content Notes The Tarrance Group Reports sub-series is comprised primarily of voter attitude surveys conducted by the Republican strategic research and polling consulting firm, The Tarrance Group. In addition to the voter surveys, there is a report with presentation slides analyzing the various gubernatorial candidates, but primarily focused on Mike Fisher, his campaign, and voter/newspaper perceptions of him and his political agenda.
A Survey of Voter Attitudes in Pennsylvania , February 2-3, 2000 Containers box 10 , folder 22 A Survey of Voter Attitudes in Pennsylvania , December 2-3, 2001 Containers box 11 , folder 1 Tarrance Group report and presentation , February 8, 2002 Containers box 11 , folder 2 A Survey of Voter Attitudes in Pennsylvania , September 3-4, 2002 Containers box 11 , folder 3 Subseries 17. Schedules of Events , 2001-2003 Scope and Content Notes The Schedules of Events series comprises information on events that Fisher attended or was invited to. These files document when and where Fisher was during his gubernatorial campaign as well as the reasons he was there. Events include fundraisers, meet-and-greets, inaugurations, and other gatherings.
Schedule of Events 2002 , December 31, 2001 - May 31, 2002 Containers box 12 , folder 1 Schedule of Events 2002 , June 1 - October 2, 2002 Containers box 12 , folder 2 Schedule of Events 2002 , October 3 - December 31, 2001 Containers box 12 , folder 3 Schedule of Events 2003 , January 3 - June 2, 2003 Containers box 12 , folder 4 Schedule of Events 2003 , June 3 - September 12, 2003 Containers box 12 , folder 5 Schedule of Events 2003 , September 13 - December 11, 2003 Containers box 12 , folder 6 Series VI. Post-2002 File , 2003-2004 Scope and Content Notes The Post-2002 File series contains the only two items in the D. Michael Fisher papers sub-group that date after 2002. Items are comprised of a calendar and Fisher's judicial installation ceremony pamphlet.
2003-2004 Containers box 11 , folder 4 Item 1. Attorney General Mike Fisher's 2004 Drug-Free Calendar
Item 2. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit installation ceremony pamphlet for Mike Fisher , December 15, 2003
Series VII. Memorabilia , 1969-1988 Scope and Content Notes The Memorobilia series is comprised of various objects commemorating different events in Fisher's life. They include objects relating to Fisher's professional life, such as certificates of election to the House of Representatives, as well as items like commemorative pens from legislation he worked to pass. Also included in this subseries is the certificate confirming Fisher as a certified attorney, and awards from local groups for him personally. Includes various certificates of election or achievement, community acknowledgements, membership notices, and awards.
Fisher certificates, 1969-1988 , 1969-1988 Containers box 12 , folder 20 Language English.
Fisher awards , 1972-1998 Containers box 16-17 Language English.
Series VIII. Photographs Scope and Content Notes The Photographs series is comprised of slides and photographic prints of Mike Fisher's career, Kent Gates, and a variety of politicians posing alone or with Fisher/Gates.
Subseries 1. Attorney General , 1996 Scope and Content Notes The Attorney General photos sub-series are comprised of images of Fisher on the campaing trail.
Attorney General Fisher photographs Containers box 12 , folder 7 Aerial photographs of a mansion Containers box 12 , folder 8 Subseries 2. Gubernatorial Campaign , circa 2002 Scope and Content Notes The Gubernatorial Campaign photos are comprised of images of Fisher on the campaing trail. Subjects include posing with his family, Jane Earll, and President Bush.
Mike Fisher and family posing Containers box 12 , folder 9 Extent 36 slides
Mike Fisher posing with Jane Earll Containers box 12 , folder 10 Extent 20 slides
Mike Fisher with President George W. Bush Containers box 12 , folder 11 Extent 3 photographs
Subject Photos Containers box 12 , folder 12-14 Extent 291 photographs
Scope and Content Notes The topical photos include images of Mike Fisher with various individuals and groups. The photos include both posed and candid shots of Fisher. Subjects include Fisher with family, students, the elderly, farmers, Jane Earll, industry workers, and Fisher speaking at a town hall style meeting.
Subseries 3. Mike Fisher Personal Photos Scope and Content Notes The Undated Mike Fisher Photos sub-series includes photos of Fisher, Fisher golfing, Fisher's family, and Fisher with others (including politicians and other influential people) from various periods throughout Fisher's career.
Mike Fisher golfing Containers box 12 , folder 15 Extent 10 photographs
Mike Fisher with politicians, comstituents, and others Containers box 12 , folder 16 Extent 25 photographs
Mike Fisher and his family Containers box 12 , folder 17 Extent 11 photographs
Subseries 4. Kent Gates Kent Gates with politicians and a Regan headshot Containers box 12 , folder 18 Extent 9 photographs
Subseries 5. Pennsylvania Politicians Specter, Ridge, Schweiker, and Rendell photos Containers box 12 , folder 19 Extent 8 photographs
Subseries 6. Miscellaneous photographs Containers box 15 Scope and Content Notes The Miscellaneous subseries consists of a variety of Fisher photographs. Included are pictures with important political figures, as well as headshots of the politicians. There are personal photographs as well.
Series IX. Audio-Visual Material Scope and Content Notes The Audio-Visual Material series is comprised of VHS and betacam cassette tapes of commercials, debates, interviews, and other materials created during the Fisher for Governor campaign. The vast majority of the commercials were created by the advertising firm, BrabenderCox. Three VHS cassettes fall outside the scope of the Fisher gubernatorial campaign, these are: a Joseph Kohn/Preate debate from October 1992 (2 tapes) and an October 1996 tape from the Black Attorneys Association candidates forum. The CDs were created by Fisher for Governor campaign staff and includes a BrabenderCox commercial, a database, press documents, local elected officials. Staff files are comprised of files created by Deputy Finance Directors Kristen Clark and Sarah Rajca; Policy Director David Sumner; and Research Director Ray Zaborney. The staff files contain emails, event information, form letters, fundraising information, information on opponents, issue research and talking points, memoranda, photographs, speeches, strategy and planning information.
Videos , 1992, 1999, 2001-2002 Containers box 13 , video 1-33 Videos , 1992, 1999, 2001-2002 Containers box 14 , video 1-33 CDs Containers box 14 , disk 1-8 