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

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers 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 Recent Changes at the State Library

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers State Library’s Digitization Highlights Fort Wilderness Ben Franklin Civil War Scrapbooks Harrisburg

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers The State Library’s 1st Digital Project: Fort Necessity George Washington’s first battle fighting with the British

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Fort Necessity was an interesting lesson for George and would help shape our country.

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Ben Franklin, considered the State Library’s founder, was a prolific author and printer

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Franklin’s Thoughts on Relations with the Indians

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Lightning Rods Anyone?

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Civil War Regimental Histories have been one of the State Library’s long term Digital Priorities

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers PA’s Most Significant Battle -- Gettysburg-- continues to be studied for tactics

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Dedication Speeches for Gettysburg Battlefield Monuments

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Unit photos taken during the war

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Photos from the post Civil War Era -- The Aftermath of the Lincoln Assassination

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Reading the Death Warrant of the Conspirators

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Scrap-booking is not a new phenomenon! Images of items from the Centennial Exhibition

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Necrology Scrapbooks Obituaries of Pennsylvanians Some Famous; Some Not So Famous All are Indexed by Last Name

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Harrisburg’s Capital -- Change is Constant

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Historical Images became important for the Capitol Preservation Committee in their efforts to preserve the Capitol Building

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Images from the City at the turn of the 20 th Century Many of these scenes were destroyed to build Capitol Park

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers More Harrisburg Views – this one shows the area which now houses the Forum Building

Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers The State Library will continue to maintain and grow our collections for all library users Come Visit