State Library of Pennsylvania - History of State Library of Pennsylvania

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  • Location Covered = Harrisburg, Pa.
  • Date = 2006

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Photographs and historical documents from the 350 year history of the State Library of Pennsylvania 
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Library of the Founding Fathers : The Rare Books Collections of the State Library of Pennsylvania
Libraries -- Pennsylvania -- History -- State Library of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania -- General Assembly, Library -- History -- 18th century, Government libraries -- Pennsylvania -- History -- 18th century, State Library of Pennsylvania -- Rare Books Collections
An article on the Rare Books Collections of the State Library of Pennsylvania and their history.
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The Pennsylvania State Library Rare Collections Booklet
Deibler, Barbara E., 1943-1991 ; State Library of Pennsylvania ; Libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Special collections ; Rare books -- Pennsylvania., State Library
A booklet detailing the story of the preservation of Pennsylvania rare books that includes the books purchased by Benjamin Franklin for use by the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1745. This booklet also details the planning and building of a state-of-the art preservation facility at the State Library of Pennsylvania and a glimpse of some of the items now stored in this facility.
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Rare Collections Library Ribbon Cutting Program
State Library of Pennsylvania ; Libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Special collections ; Rare books -- Pennsylvania, State Library
Program for the ribbon cutting celebration of the Rare Collection Library at the State Library of Pennsylvania.
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