Bob Dylan’s archives, a little-known internment camp in Alaska, invisible ink, the chemistry of old books… read on for this… Read more Historical Highlights #027
Tag: libraries
Historical Highlights #026
This week’s historical highlights begin with an interview with Harper Lee (who passed away on February 19 at age 89)… Read more Historical Highlights #026
History of Libraries: Victorian Lending Libraries
I’ve made an executive decision not to organize my blog series on the history of libraries chronologically. Part 1 focused… Read more History of Libraries: Victorian Lending Libraries
24 Reasons I Love Libraries
Libraries… how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Libraries are usually free. 2. Sometimes I just want… Read more 24 Reasons I Love Libraries
5 Things I Learned in December
Today I offer a short post with some interesting facts. Enjoy. Libraries have a very old history. 2. Hippos can’t… Read more 5 Things I Learned in December
History of Libraries, Part 1
I’ve decided to begin a series about the history of libraries. My first question is, “What is the oldest library… Read more History of Libraries, Part 1
Historical Highlights #008
Here are some history-related finds from around the web: I was excited to come across this short (18-minute) documentary, since… Read more Historical Highlights #008
Historical Highlights #003
Today I’m going to direct you to the answers to some pressing questions. Where can you go to borrow a… Read more Historical Highlights #003