Jackie Robinson swinging a bat in Dodgers uniform, 1954. Photo by Bob Sandberg. Published in LOOK, v. 19, no. 4, 1955 Feb. 22, p. 78. Jackie Robinson, born January 31, more »
Month: January 2010
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30th, 1882. January is also National Hobby Month. In honor of both, here's a photo from the National Postal Museum Library's photo collection—of more »
The Libraries' Book Conservation Lab is pleased to introduce volunteer Andra Risch. Each of our volunteers is essential in helping with the constant workflow within general collections care. Andra Risch more »
Aladdin Readi-Cut Homes (not pre-fabricated) 1906-1981 The popularity of DIY “do-it-yourself” home improvement and decorating projects began in the early 20th century. The North American Construction Co., later known as more »
Baking Pan catalogue Maybe these cake pans from the Libraries' trade literature collection will inspire something tasty . . . —Elizabeth Periale, delicious looking photograph by Ninette Dean
Jim Haug, 72, a senior librarian at the National Museum of Natural History Library, died October 31 of sudden heart failure in his home. He lived in Arlington, Va. Haug more »
Did you know that Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on the last Monday of the month of January? Here at the Libraries we have many reasons to appreciate more »