March 26, 2001

Writings of Benjamin Franklin

Guests examined the history of the pre-revolutionary era and Early Republic through the writings of Benjamin Franklin, publisher, scientist and… read more

Guests examined the history of the pre-revolutionary era and Early Republic through the writings of Benjamin Franklin, publisher, scientist and early-American diplomat. Franklin wrote a number of books, including his Autobiography and Poor Richard’s Almanack.

Also highlighted in the program are the city of Philadelphia and the American Philosophical Society, founded by Franklin in 1743. The society holds many documents written or created by Franklin. close

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H. "Bill" W. Brands Professor Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)->History Department
Edward Carter Librarian American Philosophical Society

Rob Cox Librarian American Philosophical Society
Connie Doebele Producer C-SPAN->Book TV
Roy Goodman Curator American Philosophical Society->Printed Materials

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American Writers

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Program ID:: 163159-1
Category:: C-SPAN Specials
Format:: Call-In
Location:: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:: Mar 26, 2001 | 9:02am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Apr 18, 2006 | 7:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

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Mar 26, 2001 | 9:02am EST | C-SPAN 1
Mar 26, 2001 | 5:25pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Mar 30, 2001 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Mar 31, 2001 | 12:02am EST | C-SPAN 1
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Apr 14, 2001 | 5:06pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
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Apr 15, 2001 | 3:14am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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Jan 22, 2006 | 7:17pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Apr 18, 2006 | 10:06am EDT | C-SPAN 3
Apr 18, 2006 | 2:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Apr 18, 2006 | 7:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

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