Special Collections of the FLP - About USThe Special Collections enhance the educational mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia by assembling and making accessible historic materials, providing reliable and knowledgeable research services, and offering instructional programs that promote understanding of our shared cultural heritage. Many items in Special Collections are searchable in the public catalog, through Finding Aids, or in our Digital Collections. Please contact the collections for further details. To view a printable version of this information, please click here.