
State Library of Pennsylvania Digital Collections

Welcome
The State Library of Pennsylvania's unique materials capture the interest of researchers from across the Commonwealth and around the world. We are pleased to provide a digital selection of our vast and varied holdings.
Welcome
The State Library of Pennsylvania's unique materials capture the interest of researchers from across the Commonwealth and around the world. We are pleased to provide a digital selection of our vast and varied holdings.
Primary Collection Areas
The State Library of Yesteryear: Miscellaneous Digitized Photographs
Postcard of the Exterior of the Executive Building, then housing the State Library, currently the Matthew J. Ryan Building
Main Library Reading Room at Old Location, currently the Annex of the Matthew J. Ryan Building (1894 to about 1930)
Statue in the Foyer of the State Library at the Old Location, currently the Matthew J. Ryan Building
A Library on Wheels: State Library Automobile and Staff
View of the Forum Building from the State Capitol
The Forum Building, from Walnut Street facing the Auditorium
Entrance to the Forum Building from Soldier's Grove
Employees on the Tier 5 Balcony, Overlooking Soldier's Grove, with the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bridge in the Background
The Office of the State Librarian
Likely the Office of the State Librarian, from a Different View
Foyer to the Forum Building, facing the Law Library
Ceiling in the Foyer of the Forum Building