Franklin (Benjamin) Collection, 1750-1787

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Summary

Title:
Collection of Benjamin Franklin materials
Dates:
1750-1787
Creators:
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Abstract:
This collection consists of various manuscripts and letters by, to, and about American diplomat Benjamin Franklin assembled at the Huntington Library.
Extent:
38 items in 1 box (1.17 linear feet)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Collection of Benjamin Franklin materials, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of various manuscripts and letters by, to, and about American diplomat Benjamin Franklin assembled at the Huntington Library. The materials date from 1750 to 1787. Additional Franklin manuscripts housed separately are listed in the Related Materials section of this finding aid.

Biographical / historical:

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was an author, inventor, diplomat, politician, and scientist.

Acquisition information:

The collection was assembled from various sources. More information can be found in the item descriptions, when available.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically in one box.

Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Diann Benti and Olga Tsapina.
Date Prepared:
© 2019
Date Encoded:
Machine readable finding aid encoded by Diann Benti in February 2018 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

RESTRICTED. Available with curatorial approval. Requires extended retrieval and delivery time.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Collection of Benjamin Franklin materials, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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