“Rationing Safeguards Your Share”
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
World War II brought rationing for everyone and for almost everything, find a few resources for your research project.
Posted in: Business
Archive: April 2020 (6 Posts)
Celebrating Naturalist John James Audubon with Citizen Science
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
To celebrate the birthday of John James Audubon on April 26, we learn the difference between birding and bird watching and how to become a citizen scientist.
Posted in: Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History, Science, Zoology
Happy 50th Birthday, Earth Day!
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
There were plans around the globe to celebrate the 50th birthday of Earth Day on April 22 with the theme "climate action." However, with the worldwide spread of Covid-19, events have been canceled and new ones have gone digital for the first time.
Posted in: Guest Blog Posts, Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History, Science
The Cost of Independence Pt II: John Dunlap, Founding Printer
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
John Dunlap, a Philadelphia printer at the time of the American Revolution, may be known for printing the Declaration of Independence, but he also printed currency for his new country.
Posted in: Business, Rare Books and Special Collections
How the U.S. Census Drove Computing Technology
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Read about Herman Hollerith and his contribution to the Census.
Posted in: Business, Census and Statistics, Inventions
Making the Case for the Dun’s Review
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
For those interested in American business history, the Dun's Review is a must read with articles on a variety of topics.
Posted in: Business, Favorites From the Fifth Floor