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Historical Society of Pennsylvania collection of Benjamin Franklin papers

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a printer, writer, politician, inventor, and one of the most well-known figures of early American history. He played a significant role in the founding of several Philadelphia institutions, such as the University of Pennsylvania, the American Philosophical Society,...

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Main Author: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 and Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Creator)
Collection:Historical Society of Pennsylvania Collection of Benjamin Franklin Papers
Collection Number:0215
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects and Genres:
Franklin Family
United States > Diplomatic and Consular Service > Revolution, 1775-1883
United States > Foreign Relations > 18th century
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States > Politics > 18th century
Online Access:Link to finding aid
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Physical Description: 5.5 Linear feet 16 boxes, 8 volumes, 1 flat file
Summary: Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a printer, writer, politician, inventor, and one of the most well-known figures of early American history. He played a significant role in the founding of several Philadelphia institutions, such as the University of Pennsylvania, the American Philosophical Society, and the Pennsylvania Hospital. HSP’s collection of Franklin’s papers primarily highlight his later political life, particularly as a representative of Pennsylvania in England (1757-1775) and U. S. ambassador to France (1776-1785). The collection includes a wide range of materials including correspondence, copies of Congressional orders and resolutions, French manuscripts and memoires , certificates, writings, notes, clippings, and ephemera.

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