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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.
Can vegetables, fruit and the Kaiser too!
Together We Win: The Philadelphia Homefront during the First World War closes on Friday, April 21st. If you haven’t stopped by yet, make sure you do. If you are unable to make it, you can check out our WWI poster collection, era music, and the WWI Test Kitchen at http://togetherwewin.librarycompany.org/