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Posted by: Joanna Colclough
Burris Jenkins Jr (1897-1966) was a sports journalist and cartoonist for Hearst Publications, most notably the New York Journal-American. Find his work in Chronicling America.
Posted in: Behind the Bylines, Journalism, Newspapers, World War II
Posted by: Heather Thomas
Thanksgiving is the one American holiday defined by its cuisine. Here is a brief history (and recipes!) of some of the dishes that have come to represent a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Posted in: Digitized Newspapers, Holidays, Newspapers, Recipes
Posted by: Heather Thomas
The Edwardian era bride was expected to be the image of modesty. High necklines, long gloves, and ruffled petticoats were prominent to achieve head to toe coverage. While the fashionable silhouette shifted from the idealized S-shape of a Gibson Girl to a more A-line shape over time, satin, ruffles, and lace reigned supreme throughout the …
Posted in: Digitized Newspapers, Fashion, Newspapers, Women's History
Posted by: Amber Paranick
This post spotlights three September 2023 events that feature the Library’s newspaper and comic book collections.
Posted in: Comic Books, Newspapers
Posted by: Malea Walker
This year’s National Book Festival will take place on August 12, 2023, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Find out more about the Library’s presentations on our comic book and newspaper collections at the Library of Congress Pavilion, and take a look at some of the incredible authors and artists who will be speaking at the Festival!
Posted in: Comic Books, Newspapers
Posted by: Heather Thomas
On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the Yellowstone National Park Act, establishing the first national park in America, and the first of its kind in the world! Take a look at some of the scenic and magnificent National Parks you can visit this summer.
Posted in: Animals, Digitized Newspapers, Newspapers, U.S. Presidents
![Screenshot of new Library of Congress Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room website featuring a photo of a person’s hand holding a white button emblazoned with “I love [heart image] Old News” just above a wooden desk surface with a wire basket in the background. Caption, “About this Reading Room” appears above photo. Photo is surrounded by main navigation menu above and sidebar menu to the left.](https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/files/2023/06/newserwebsite_crp.jpg)
Posted by: Mike Queen
Blog post promoting new Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room website.
Posted in: Comic Books, Digitized Newspapers, Government Documents, Newspaper Comic Strips, Newspapers, Web Archives, Web Comics
Posted by: Mike Queen
Post is a brief overview of five embarrassing Major League baseball scandals throughout history.
Posted in: Baseball, Digitized Newspapers, Newspapers, Sports
Posted by: Joanna Colclough
The siege of Vicksburg ended on July 4, 1863. The newspaper the Daily Citizen kept printing throughout the 47 day siege and resorted to using floral wallpaper when newsprint ran out.
Posted in: Civil War, Journalism, Newspapers