Rep. Bruce Smith oral history

Rep. Smith talks about being and idealistic Republican and his involvement in local politics prior to House service. Rep. Smith also talks about the joy of teaching, campaigning and talking to constituents. Rep. Smith discusses chairing the Game and Fisheries Committee and legislative topics including creating an Elk License in Pennsylvania, Point of Sales licenses, state mineral naming, and Potty Parity. Rep. Smith shares his most cherished legislative accomplishment of creating and Amphitheater at Fort Indiantown Gap Cemetery and details the incident at Three Mile Island, its impact on the community and its restart. COPYRIGHT Unless otherwise noted, copyright for an interview is held by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Oral history interviews are recorded using audio, video or online communication equipment. The House Archives produces transcripts and electronic copies of the recordings. Transcripts are considered the official record and will be made available publicly on our Oral History Project site. Audio and video recordings will be archived and made available publicly on our YouTube channel Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Original recordings – as well as any supporting documentary materials such as letters or pictures – will be stored and protected according to archival standards.