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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.
![Philly just had its first major snow! Looks like the Morris kids, Marriott C. Morris Jr. pictured here, are starting the base of a snow man. Gloves are in order for this frosty job.
[Boy rolling large snowball] [Marriott Canby Morris Jr.] 1909....](https://64.media.tumblr.com/7381d02638607829680b0a7da946b1e6/tumblr_oj65qgXwWD1u23qdao1_250.jpg)
Philly just had its first major snow! Looks like the Morris kids, Marriott C. Morris Jr. pictured here, are starting the base of a snow man. Gloves are in order for this frosty job.
Even on long outdoor excursions the Morris Family manages to goof off. This photograph taken in Mt. Ranier, WA, is part of a series that includes some walking stick level hiking in the snow.