The BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PAPER from the Library of Congress contains the papers of statesman, publisher, scientist, and diplomat Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790).
Contents: The collection contains around 8,000 objects spanning 1726 through 1907. It includes materials related to Franklin’s diplomatic roles along with his work as a scientist and inventor. Of particular note is his correspondence with many well-known contemporaries.
Classroom Connections: The website contains a teacher resource guide and primary source sets. Expert resources are also available for teachers building curriculum materials.
Featured Digital Objects:
Treaty of Paris - https://www.loc.gov/item/mss21451009/
Letter about Bifocals - https://www.loc.gov/item/mss21451024/
Letter about Bald Eagle - https://www.loc.gov/item/mss21451024/
Treaty of Paris - https://www.loc.gov/item/mss21451009/
Letter about Bifocals - https://www.loc.gov/item/mss21451024/
Letter about Bald Eagle - https://www.loc.gov/item/mss21451024/
To visit the collection, go to https://www.loc.gov/…/benjamin-frank…/about-this-collection/.
