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Posted by: Patrick Hastings
Many of the images and traditions currently associated with Santa Claus can be traced back to books, broadsides, and cards printed in the early 1800s.
Posted in: 19th Century, American History, Children's Literature, Dutch History, Education, Illustrated Book, Literature, Poetry, Seasonal
Posted by: Patrick Hastings
As a young man, Isaiah Thomas printed and published a Boston newspaper that stoked the fires of Revolution. After the war, Thomas enjoyed a consequential career in printing, illustrating, publishing, papermaking, bookselling, collecting, and historical writing.
Posted in: 18th Century, 19th Century, American History, Children's Literature, Education History, Famous Printers, Illustrated Book, Publishing, Uncategorized
Posted by: Patrick Hastings
As our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Library of Congress is producing a series of short films that present items from our collections related to American history and culture. Check out the latest films in the series!
Posted in: 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, American History, Children's Literature, Education Outreach, History of the Book, Literature, Sports and Games, Thomas Jefferson, Women in Book History, Women's Stories
Posted by: Patrick Hastings
As we prepare to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, the Rare Book and Special Collections Division is producing a series of short films that highlight items related to American history and culture with particular focus on the Founding era.
Posted in: 17th Century, 18th Century, 19th Century, 20th Century, African American Poetry, American History, Children's Literature, Classics, Education, Education History, Education Outreach, Literature, Women's Stories