28 February 2013
With the recent upload of two new digital resources, the McPherson Public Library has completed a project to digitize its collection of atlases and make them available for use by the public on the library website.
One day in 1920, a large biplane passed low over the Railway Works and a man leaned bravely out with an unwieldy camera whose ‘film’ was a glass plate about five inches square.27 February 2013
It isn’t often a librarian gets several shout-outs, but Door County adult services librarian Laura Kayacan won praises from Door County Board members Tuesday after her presentation.22 February 2013
"Looking through the photos the first thing I noticed is how good looking everyone is. I’m not just talking about physical beauty in the genetic sense; I mean they are dressed well, their hair is combed, and they are posed thoughtfully for the camera.19 February 2013
Nova Scotians who want to join the Canada-wide celebration of Heritage Day can explore a new heritage property resource at the Nova Scotia Archives. For the first time, records and photos of pre-1914 built homes, churches, railway stations, bridges and other community structures are available.13 February 2013
The Government of Canada created documents specifically for new arrivals from China. This research tool provides access to 98,361 references to Chinese immigrants who arrived in Canada between 1885 and 1949. The names were extracted from three different series of records.
As Shelby County continues plans to digitize decades of county documents, the most recent step in that direction came last month when Shelby County Commissioners considered a draft resolution that would permit the the county to seek proposals for the job.12 February 2013
The official record of Pueblo's history can't be found with the click of a button. That says a lot in this day of digital accessibility, but such is the case for the office of Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder, which maintains 1,526 volumes of land records that date back to 1867.5 February 2013
Supporters of the Georgia Archives want to set the record straight: the governor’s proposed $4.3 million budget doesn’t add any new positions to the archives staff. Nor does it provide for additional hours the Morrow facility is open to the general public.
From the African Languages Club to the Progressive Librarians’ Guild, Indiana University now counts more than 750 official student organizations. But in the mid-nineteenth century the school had only two.4 February 2013
Old timers looking to relive fond memories of cozy afternoons curled up with their favourite magazines and historians and researchers endeavouring to delve deeper into the rich literary heritage of Odisha can now access a host of old Odia magazines and newspapers online.31 January 2013
A rare collection of letters between Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi and a South African bodybuilder with whom he shared a close relationship went on display in New Delhi on Wednesday.28 January 2013
New concept of reforms elaborated in National Archives of Armenia further on will enable a chance to obtain archival documents in electronic way. The mechanism will be operated started 2013.
A stunning collection of thousands of images of Australia cataloguing the growth of the colonies has been found after more than 150 years locked away in archives in London.24 January 2013
Detailed descriptions for nearly 12,000 tithe maps of England and Wales from the 1840s are now available online, offering a greater insight into local history.Older Posts - page 4 of 62 - Newer Posts