State Library of Pennsylvania - Benjamin Franklin

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Materials by and about Benjamin Franklin from the State Library collection digitized in commemoration of his 300th birthday.
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Benjamin Franklin and the University of Pennsylvania; an address delivered at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia at the request of Pennsylvania, April 17,1906
Benjamin Franklin and the University of Pennsylvania; an address delivered at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia at the request of Pennsylvania, April 17,1906
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790, University of Pennsylvania.
Hampton Carson, Pennsylvania attorney general, describes the personality and interests of Benjamin Franklin, touching especially on those characteristics that led Franklin to be involved with educational efforts in general and the University of Pennsylvania in particular. Carson also mentions by name a large number of notable alumni.
Benjamin Franklin as a free mason; compiled at the request of the right worshipful grand master of Pennsylvania and read at the bi-centenary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin before the right worshipful grand lodge of Pennsylvania, free and accepted mason
Benjamin Franklin as a free mason; compiled at the request of the right worshipful grand master of Pennsylvania and read at the bi-centenary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin before the right worshipful grand lodge of Pennsylvania, free and accepted masons, March seventh, nineteen hundred and six, by Julius Friedrich Sachse
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 -- Freemasonry, Freemasons -- Pennsylvania, Freemasons -- Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania
Sketch of Benjamin Franklin's career as a mason that was written for the celebration of Franklin's bicentennial. Includes facsimiles from original manuscript sources and lengthy quotations from published accounts and documents relating to Franklin's involvement with freemasonry. The text, however, does point out that "for some reason, Franklin in his writings and correspondence is singularly silent upon the subject of Freemasonry .... There is not a word about his Masonic life to be found in his Autobiography, or in any of his other letters that have come down to us; almost every other subject is touched upon in his voluminous correspondence except such as relate to the Craft." (page 105) Includes detailed account of a Masonic memorial service held for Franklin at his grave on 19 April 1906.
Extracts from the autobiography and other writings of Benjamin Franklin suggested for use in the public schools of the city of Boston by the Joint Bi-Centennial Committee in connection with the observance of the 200th anniversary of Franklin's birth Janua
Extracts from the autobiography and other writings of Benjamin Franklin suggested for use in the public schools of the city of Boston by the Joint Bi-Centennial Committee in connection with the observance of the 200th anniversary of Franklin's birth January 17, 1906.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Contains short, titled readings from Benjamin Franklin's writings.
Franklin & fires : his interest therein and his efforts to protect the citizens of Philadelphia from devastation : especially in relation to the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire.
Franklin & fires : his interest therein and his efforts to protect the citizens of Philadelphia from devastation : especially in relation to the Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790, Fire prevention--History, Insurance, Fire--History
Published in the bicentennial year of his birth, this volume describes Benjamin Franklin's numerous achievements in connection with fire. Particularly highlighted are: his role in the establishment of a fire company in Philadelphia; the invention of the 'Franklin stove,' an efficient wood-burning stove; his observations on fire retardant construction methods seen in Paris, France; and his involvement in the establishment of a fire insurance cooperative "The Philadelphia Contributionship" in Philadelphia. The pamphlet is interleaved with illustrations and portraits. It includes facsimiles of newspaper announcements.
Franklin and the University
Franklin and the University
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790, University of Pennsylvania.
Reprinted from the "Alumni register" of the University of Pennsylvania, of February and March, 1906, this article describes Benjamin Franklin's role as the "real founder" of the university, and as one of its important financial benefactors. Reprint includes Morris Jastrow's 'Frankliniana in the University Library.'
Frankliniana in the University library
Frankliniana in the University library
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790, University of Pennsylvania -- Library
Reprinted from the "Alumni register" of the University of Pennsylvania, of February and March, 1906, this article consists of a numbered descriptive list of items in the university library that are related to Benjamin Franklin. The items include a painting, engravings, manuscripts, Franklin imprints, and related documents. Reprint includes J. G. Rosengarten's 'Franklin and the University.'