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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.
![These tiny pocket journals have decorated paper wrappers and gilt edges. They contain entries dated from 1869 to 1890.
[LCP archives - pocket journals with manuscript entries dated 1869-1890. In decorated paper wrappers]](https://64.media.tumblr.com/1749e9f45d94f148f4afcbd829c1fd62/tumblr_ocoahzEZtn1u23qdao1_250.jpg)
These tiny pocket journals have decorated paper wrappers and gilt edges. They contain entries dated from 1869 to 1890.
[LCP archives - pocket journals with manuscript entries dated 1869-1890. In decorated paper wrappers]