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As part of America 250 at Penn, the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing has been convening a series of programs exploring the role that nurses played in revolutionary America. Here's a look at what they've been up to.

Nursing and the American Revolution As part of America 250, the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing has been convening a series of programs exploring the role that nurses played in revolutionary America.

Ashley Bryan was born on July 13, 1923. Over the course of his long life, this artist, writer, and humanitarian created thousands of drawings, paintings, collages, and linoleum block prints. His archive was donated to us in 2019.

Ashley Bryan Archive Renowned artist, writer, storyteller, children's book creator, and humanitarian Ashley Bryan created thousands of drawings, paintings, collages, and linoleum block prints over the course of his long and productive life.

Independence Day is almost upon us, and we're celebrating our favorite Founding Father—Benjamin Franklin! Along with signing the Declaration of Independence, Franklin was one of Penn's founders and served as a trustee until his death.

Here's a peek at some of the Benjamin Franklin materials from the University archives.

The Penn Libraries is pleased to announce two new open access agreements with the publishers Wolters Kluwer Health and Nature. The agreements advance the Libraries' commitment to ensuring that knowledge generated at Penn can benefit the widest possible audience.

Penn Libraries Announces Open Access Agreements with Wolters Kluwer Health and Nature The Penn Libraries is pleased to announce two new open access agreements with the publishers Wolters Kluwer Health and Nature, effective July 1.