The William Penn collection, 1944.

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The William Penn collection, 1944.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/530568872

Collection contains items relating to the tercentenary anniversary celebration commemorating the birth of William Penn, and biographical information. Also, fascimile reprints of Penn's "The Excellent Priviledge of Liberty and Prosperity" and the original charter of Charles II and William Penn.

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Lancaster County Historical Society

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Lancaster County Historical Society

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Penn, William, 1644-1718

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The British colony of Pennsylvania was given to William Penn (1644-1718) in 1681 by Charles II of England in repayment of a debt owed his father, Sir Admiral William Penn (1621-1670). Under Penn's directive, Pennsylvania was settled by Quakers escaping religious torment in England and other European nations. Three generations of Penn descendents held proprietorship of the colony until the American Revolution, when the family was stripped of all but its privately held shares of land...