A few moths ago the Libraries received two valuable rare books from Ronald K. Smeltzer, collector and bibliographer. Nicolas Bion (1652-1733), Traite de la construction et des principaux usages des more »
Month: October 2009
Easi-Bild* build-it-yourself* full size pattern books, 7.5” x 10.5” – 3 pieces in envelope, The Easi-Bild Pattern Company, Pleasantville, NY The popularity of DIY “do-it –yourself” home improvement and decorating more »
Stamp Collecting for Beginners, 1898. The United States Postal Service started this program in October 1981 as a way to increase awareness of the recreational benefits of stamp collecting to more »
In honor of Columbus Day and October being National Clock Month, the Libraries would like to share some images from this interesting catalog, which features watches and watch factories from more »
The Libraries was represented at this year’s Autumn Conservation Festival at the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center (CRC) in Front Royal, Virginia. It is the only time each year more »