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Closeup photograph of two beer bottles, taken as part of a Smithsonian exhibit around the Paradise Valley collection. The bottles rest on a white surface, with the background fading to black behind them. The bottle on the right is a standard molded bottle made of brown glass. There is a fair bit of dirt, dust, or glue residue on the bottle neck and a large portion of the body. The bottle to the right is a shorter ceramic bottle with a white or cream glaze. There are several chips in the glaze along the bottom of the bottle, but it is in relatively good condition. There are no labels on either bottle.

Chock It Up To Murder (Part Two): The Aftermath

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

Black and white photo of a woman in a wedding dress made from parachutes

The Parachute Dresses of World War II: A Story of Resilience, Romance and Resourcefulness

Posted by: Kerry Ward

Black and white photograph of beer kegs on their side, laid out on the floor in four rows. The bung, or plug, on each of these kegs is facing up towards the ceiling.

Chock It Up to Murder (Part One): The Incident

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

Boots Lupenui holds two ukuleles

Aloha! Community Collections Grant Project Unearthing the Lost Songs of Kohala Is Live and Online

Posted by: Guha Shankar

Two book covers side by side

Jack Seeks His Fortune: Old World and New World Jack Tales

Posted by: Stephen Winick

Caught My Eye: Minnesota Collections at the American Folklife Center

Posted by: Douglas D. Peach

A houng man with a garden spade

Do You Know Jack? Jack Tales at the American Folklife Center

Posted by: Stephen Winick

Close-up digital scan of a clown on the left-hand side of a giant circus poster. Four-color wood block print. The clown is clad in a skin-tight costume. He is standing with most of his body facing forward, but his face is turned in profile. One arm is raised to hold back a curtain, and the other raised towards his face. His palm is open and his thumb rests on his nose. The edge of the clown to the right is partially visible. This clown rests his hand on the shoulder of the first clown.

Tack Hit: Contextualizing the Library’s Oldest Poster

Posted by: Meg Nicholas

COVID Recollections: “Documenting COVID-19: A Panel Discussion on Community-Based Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Now Available Online

Posted by: Douglas D. Peach