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Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
Richard Cantillon was an Irish-born banker who made his fortune, and several enemies, across early 18th century Europe. When a fire consumed his London home in 1734, including a body found within, the initial reports pointed to a tragic accident.
Posted in: Rare Books and Special Collections
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Modern scientific management systems have a history that really begins with a man named Frederick Winslow Taylor.
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
2024 Library of Congress Junior Fellow Kelsey Moore answers a few questions about herself and her experience here at the Library.
Posted in: Five Questions
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
National Ice Cream Day gives us the opportunity to highlight two people whose contributions are important in bringing us this sweet treat.
Posted in: African American History, Business, Inventions, Women's History
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
While going through a pamphlet collection on banking history for her Junior Fellow project, guest author Kelsey Moore takes an interest in two pamphlets on North American shell money, also known as wampum, which circulated before the rise of silver and gold in the colonies.
Posted in: Money, Native American History
Posted by: Jennifer Harbster
Are you wondering what to do with your rhubarb harvest? Do you want to be adventurous and try something a bit different than the traditional strawberry rhubarb pie or jam? Check out some recipes for rhubarb marmalade and more from the Library's digital collections of early community cookbooks.
Posted in: Cookbooks and Food
Posted by: Natalie Burclaff
Business Section Intern Olivia DiAcetis describes her spring 2024 project analyzing data from reference interactions.
Posted in: Business, Digital Scholarship and Data
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Business Reference has a new research guide, "Gig Economy: A Research Guide." Take a look at the gig economy of today and introduce yourself to some of the Library's resources on the topic!
Posted in: Business, Business Reference Guides
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Clocking in? Punching out? Where did these come from? Read this post for more information on time recording and tabulating machines.
Posted in: Business