The Library Company of Philadelphia
America's oldest cultural institution, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731.
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Architects of History: Recent Acquisitions in Black Women’s History
Over the past year, Reference Librarian and Afro-Americana Subject Specialist Wynn Eakins has worked to expand the Library Company’s collections documenting Black women’s roles as architects of American culture, society, business, and education. Following coverage of one notable…
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Shareholder Spotlight: Thomas McKean (1734-1817)
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Shareholder Spotlight: Susanna Poulson Dobson (1797-1843)
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New Hours for Researching at the Library Company
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Michael Zinman Collection of Early American Primers Now Available to Researchers
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From the New Director to Library Company Shareholders
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Shareholder-Member Update August 2026
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Reflections from the Mellon Scholars Summer Program, 2026
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Yende Mangum
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Wit Lopez
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Shaney Cadet
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Ryan Melinn
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Kristiana Cheaye
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Hanifa Savage
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Caden Daubon
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Shareholder Spotlight: Aaron Levy (1742-1815) and Hyman Gratz (1776-1857)
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Birdie Bachman
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Aselah Davy
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Aniyah Williams
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Mellon Scholars 2026: Amirah Lockett
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