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Posted by: Ellen Terrell
We wanted to do a series of short posts about happenings on the Business Reference web page, specifically about our research guides. First, I wanted to mention that we recently published a new guide LGBTQ+ Resources in Business and the Workplace that includes materials on the issues that affect the economic circumstances of the LGBTQ+ …
Posted in: Business, Business Reference Guides
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This post was written by intern Zachary Bernstein. How do you conduct research in the biggest library in the world, housed in three buildings and in over twenty reading rooms? That was the question I set out to answer as I began to explore the Library of Congress during the first few weeks of my …
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Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Read about the history and the resources for the Freedman's Bank.
Posted in: African American History, Business
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
This post was written by Junior Fellow Brayden Kelley. I know you’ve heard the saying, “Never mix business with pleasure.” That is one of the most frequent life lessons pressed upon me throughout my fledgling years. However, here at The Library of Congress, that idea could not be more incorrect. I am only a few …
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Posted by: Ellen Terrell
In the drive toward the 19th Amendment, suffragettes proved they could run movements, organizations, and businesses.
Posted in: Business, Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History, Women's History
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
For some inexplicable reason, Inside Adams has yet to publish a post on someone who is of interest to both Business and Science – Ben Franklin. We did publish a post on a school named in his honor, but not on his contribution to the sciences or how he relates to business. I decided it …
Posted in: Business
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
For anyone wanting to explore and needing a good place to start, we have included books, articles, and links. We also included information related to the legislation that moved the railroad from idea to reality.
Posted in: Business, Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Read about Margaret Dreier Robins and the National Women’s Trade Union League.
Posted in: Business, Women's History
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Have you ever found yourself struggling to find information online that isn’t located behind a pay wall? Are you trying to do business research but don’t know where to start? Do you want to utilize the Library of Congress’ resources but live far from D.C.? The Library of Congress wants to assist you with your …
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