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

2. 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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Pennsylvania’s Statewide Library Resource Centers Lightning Rods Anyone?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

19. 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

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

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