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The untold stories of the University's copies of the Dunlap Broadsides

Special Collections Director Brenda Gunn discusses the significance of the University's copies of the Declaration of Independence

<p>The University has two original copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed by John Dunlap in Philadelphia July 4, 1776.</p>

The University has two original copies of the Declaration of Independence, printed by John Dunlap in Philadelphia July 4, 1776.

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In this episode of On Record, we sit down with Special Collections Director Brenda Gunn to discuss the University’s copies of the Declaration of Independence. Listen to hear about the importance of having physical copies, the unique story of the McGregor Copy and how students can get involved with Special Collections.

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