Finding Franklin: A Resource Guide

The tercentenary year of Benjamin Franklin's birth has sparked a renewed interest in his life and his legacy, which in turn have inspired publications, celebrations, seminars, concerts, and exhibitions. With its sizeable collections of original Franklin materials in manuscript and printed form, the Library of Congress has contributed an exhibit and accompanying Web site, Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words.

This resource guide assists in locating Franklin resources available on the Library of Congress's Web site. In addition, it provides links to external Web sites focusing on Franklin and a bibliography containing selections for both general and younger readers.

Created by Kenneth Drexler, Susan Garfinkel, Mark F. Hall, and Jurretta Jordan Heckscher, Digital Reference Section, Library of Congress
February, 2006