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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.
This hand-colored portrait of Hayne Hudjini, a Native American of the Oto Tribe, is one of hundreds of portraits highlighting American women at the Library Company. #WomensHistoryWednesday
You can find out more about our Program in Women’s History through our site: http://www.librarycompany.org/womensprogram/