Lecture Series

Gallery Talks

All programs will take place in the American Treasures Gallery at 12:00 P.M. (view map)

  • January 18, 2006

    Gerard Gawalt of the Manuscript Division will lead Part I of a tour through the exhibition Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words

  • February 22, 2006

    Rosemary Fry Plakas of the Rare Book and Special Collections Division will discuss Benjamin Franklin as a writer and printer

  • March 1, 2006

    Gerard Gawalt of the Manuscript Division will discuss Benjamin Franklin as a statesman and diplomat

  • March 29, 2006

    Len Bruno of the Manuscript Division will discuss Benjamin Franklin as scientist and inventor

  • May 3, 2006

    Gerry Gawalt of the Manuscript Division will lead Part II of tour through the exhibition Benjamin Franklin: In His Own Words