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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.
![A respite for last week’s #caturday. This kitty seems to be having a better time. However, he could be about to pounce. You never know with cats, but we still love them.
[Philadelphia Inquirer art supplements] [graphic]. [Philadelphia]: [Philadelphia...](https://64.media.tumblr.com/2e71f8ea3f17a9b6f68178bb6b4dca32/tumblr_nz7kqxW0pS1u23qdao1_250.jpg)
A respite for last week’s #caturday. This kitty seems to be having a better time. However, he could be about to pounce. You never know with cats, but we still love them.