Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Person

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Dates

Existence: 1706-01-17 - 1790-04-17

Biography

American polymath and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Franklin was a leading writer, printer, political philosopher, politician, Freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Franklin, Benjamin, 1743-11-08

Item

Identifier: 1981.008.3

Scope and Contents

Handwritten receipt for seventeen shillings in full for a couple of account books for B. Franklin. On verso: "...Paid Ben. Franklin for two account books ledger and journal."

Dates: 1743-11-08

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / General historical manuscripts, documents and photographs

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