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Collected papers on Benjamin West's Penn's Treaty
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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081
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Benjamin West was a historical painter best known for his work, William Penn's Treaty with the Indians. He was born in 1738 in Pennsylvania, the son of John and Sarah West who had been birthright members of the Society of Friends before their marriage. He spent most of his life in Europe before his death in 1820.
Source of acquisition--Julia S. Newman. Method of acquisition--Purchased; Date of acquisition--1963.
Source of acquisition--Benjamnin West Society. Method of acquisition--Loaned by; Date of acquisition--1941.
Source of acquisition--Dr. Robert Walker. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1968.
Source of acquisition--Alex McCready. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1972.
Source of acquisition--Swarthmore College Library. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1963.
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