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Benjamin Franklin Portrait Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 027

Summary

This collection contains several engraved portraits of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) who donated 200 pounds and the use of his name to the establishment of a PA-German College in Lancaster PA in 1787. Franklin College later merged with Marshall College to form the modern Franklin and Marshall College.

Dates

  • Creation: c.1782-c.1850.

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Access unrestricted.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Photocopying and publication may be restricted by copyright. except by permission of copyright holder..

Extent

.10 Linear feet (7 items)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Collection: Organized into folders.

Ownership and Custodial History

The collection was donated to the College by Paul N. Schaeffer (F & M 1905) in June 1959.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Paul N. Schaeffer. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1959..

Related Archival Materials

Records of Franklin and Marshall College (Photo files): Custodian--Archives and Special Collections, Franklin and Marshall College: Address--Lancaster, PA., Country--USA..

Processing Information

Processing completed c.1992.

Description rules
Appm
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Franklin and Marshall College Special Collections Repository

Contact:
PO Box 3003
Lancaster PA 17604 United States