June 9, 1934 is recognized as Donald Duck's birthday. The Libraries has some fun, rare, and even thought-provoking titles that feature Mickey's aquatic bird sidekick (and his family).—Elizabeth Periale Cooper-Hewitt more »
Category: History and Culture
The first drive-in movie theater opened in Camden, N.J. on June 6, 1933. There aren't many of these wonderful theaters left, places where you could watch movies, eat, and watch more »
Today is the anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944. the National Museum of American History Library has many wonderful titles in its collection.—Elizabeth Periale, with huge thanks to Chris Cottrill more »
Children's book author Richard Scarry was born today. The Libraries has a number of this classic author and illustrator's books in its collection, many of them considered rare: At the more »
Twenty seven students and two instructors from Catholic University Library School’s Art and Museum Librarianship Institute were hosted by the Smithsonian's two libraries in Suitland, Md. on May 21st. The more »
Today is National Doughnut Day! How do you plan to celebrate?—Mary Ann Wilson From the Libraries' trade literature collection: New uncrowded business field, big steady profits in electrically-baked greaseless cake more »
On March 24, the Libraries welcomed eighteen Kent State University MLIS graduate students for a one-day tour. After receiving an overview from Assistant Director Martin Kalfatovic, the students broke into more »