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Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen
Maps have been protected by copyright in the United States ever since George Washington signed the Copyright Act of 1790. Today, copyright law still protects maps, even as they evolve with technology.
Posted in: Copyright, Find Yourself in Copyright, historical
Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen
Zitkála-Šá was a prolific writer, political activist, and musician, credited as the first Native American to write an opera, The Sun Dance Opera. However, despite her contributions, Zitkála-Šá does not appear on the copyright records for the work.
Posted in: Copyright, Copyright Lore, historical, Native Americans, Uncategorized, virtual card catalog, Women's History
Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen
The Statue of Liberty, officially named Liberty Enlightening the World, is one of the most recognized sculptures ever registered for copyright, and a reminder of the power of copyright-protected works and the inspiration they can provide to all of us.
Posted in: Copyright, Copyright Lore, historical, Uncategorized
Posted by: Nicole McNew Chen
On January 1, thousands of 1924 works entered the public domain. An important part of the copyright lifecycle, you can use works in the public domain freely to inspire your own creativity. Explore some of the notable additions from George and Ira Gershwin, Buster Keaton, W. E. B. Du Bois, and more.
Posted in: Copyright, film, historical, music, Public Domain