State Library of Pennsylvania - History of State Library of Pennsylvania

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Photographs and historical documents from the 350 year history of the State Library of Pennsylvania 
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The Pennsylvania State Library Rare Collections Booklet
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.