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Welcome to the Library Company of Philadelphia's Tumblr page! Founded by Ben Franklin in 1731, we are an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. This page highlights materials from LCP's extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art.
Marriott C. Morris captured this image in April 1906 during a two day canoeing and camping trip on the Great Egg Harbor River in New Jersey. The candid shot is definitely making us consider taking a trip to the Pine Barrens… #MorrisMonday