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State Library of Pennsylvania

Discover the Commonwealth's vast historical collections at the State Library of Pennsylvania. Explore intriguing digital projects on Fort Wilderness, Ben Franklin, Civil War scrapbooks, and more. Book appointments to access rare collections and unique resources. Uncover fascinating insights into Pennsylvania's past through dedicated digitization efforts.

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State Library of Pennsylvania

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  1. State Library of Pennsylvania The Commonwealth’s Window into the History of our Government and Society.

  2. Recent Changes at the State Library • Rare Collections Library • Open for Appointments • Staffing Levels have meant limited public hours • Digital versions as well as thousands of microfilm of Pennsylvania newspapers throughout our history remain accessible through the State Library’s collections

  3. State Library’sDigitization Highlights Fort Wilderness Ben Franklin Civil War Scrapbooks Harrisburg

  4. The State Library’s 1st Digital Project: Fort Necessity George Washington’s first battle fighting with the British

  5. Fort Necessity was an interesting lesson for George and would help shape our country.

  6. Ben Franklin, considered the State Library’s founder, was a prolific author and printer

  7. Franklin’s Thoughts on Relations with the Indians

  8. Lightning Rods Anyone?

  9. Civil War Regimental Histories have been one of the State Library’s long term Digital Priorities

  10. PA’s Most Significant Battle -- Gettysburg-- continues to be studied for tactics

  11. Dedication Speeches for Gettysburg Battlefield Monuments

  12. Unit photos taken during the war

  13. Photos from the post Civil War Era -- The Aftermath of the Lincoln Assassination

  14. Reading the Death Warrant of the Conspirators

  15. Scrap-booking is not a new phenomenon! Images of items from the Centennial Exhibition

  16. Necrology ScrapbooksObituaries of PennsylvaniansSome Famous; Some Not So FamousAll are Indexed by Last Name

  17. Harrisburg’s Capital --Change is Constant

  18. Historical Images became important for the Capitol Preservation Committee in their efforts to preserve the Capitol Building

  19. Images from the City at the turn of the 20th Century Many of these scenes were destroyed to build Capitol Park

  20. More Harrisburg Views – this one shows the area which now houses the Forum Building

  21. The State Library will continue tomaintain andgrow our collections for all library usersCome Visit

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