America’s Compounding Debt: The Freedman’s Bank
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Read about the history and the resources for the Freedman's Bank.
Posted in: African American History, Business
Category: Business
Staycation: Mixing Business WITH Pleasure A Fresh Set of Eyes – Perspective from a Library of Congress Junior Fellow
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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Not Business As Usual: U.S. Suffrage Activists Gain a Voice
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
Ben Franklin “A Penny sav’d is Twopence clear”
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 …
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May 10, 1869. Promontory Summit and the Transcontinental Railroad
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
Unions, Feminism, and Margaret Dreier Robins
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Read about Margaret Dreier Robins and the National Women’s Trade Union League.
Posted in: Business, Women's History
Caught in the Web? Check Out Our Business Webinar for Online Searching
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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Josephine Aspinwall Roche: A Changemaker You’ve Likely Never Heard of!
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
Read about Josephine Aspinwall Roche, Progressive reform advocate.
Posted in: Biography, Business, Women's History
As Seen in the Appeal – St. Paul’s African American Business Community
Posted by: Ellen Terrell
The Western Appeal and the Appeal were noted African-American weekly newspapers published in St. Paul that covered news but also provided a way for African American businesses to advertise in the St. Paul area. The publication was celebrating their quarto-centennial (25th) anniversary and along with this souvenir edition, the paper held a celebration at the Junior Pioneer Hall that featured a number of speeches and musical performances.
Posted in: African American History, Business, Heritage Months, Holidays, and Today in History