Subject: Electricity / Organization: Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) / Place: Philadelphia (Pa.) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1875">1875</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1879">1879</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Electricity Organization Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) Place Philadelphia (Pa.) Year 1875 to 1879

Extent:: 2.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1824, in honor of America's first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and most important science institutes in the nation. Its mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. The Historical and Interpretive Collections of The Franklin Institute subject files, 1792-1943, consist of files arranged alphabetically by subject containing a variety of primary and secondary-source documents related to each topic. The subject headings in the collection include Assorted Industry, Assorted Machines/Technology, Aviation, Cars, Deeds, Electricity, Maps, People, Newspaper Clippings, Patents, The Franklin Institute, Trains, Printing/Typing, and other topics.

Held at: The Historical and Interpretive Collections of The Franklin Institute [Contact Us]

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