Virtually “Inside Adams” Background Images
Are you working from home? Are you web conferencing? We have some backgrounds for you.
Working From Edison’s Lab: Background Images for Video Conferencing Tools
A selection of images of Thomas Edison’s Laboratory and Machine Shop to use in your next video conference call.
How About an Ice Cold Beverage?
In the soft drink industry May 8, 1886 is a big date – it is the day the first Coca-Cola was served.
When Life Gives You Lemon Pies: Consuming History through a Community Cookbook
Take a culinary adventure with us as we cook up history baking lemon pies with a community cookbook from 1876.
“Rationing Safeguards Your Share”
World War II brought rationing for everyone and for almost everything, find a few resources for your research project.
Celebrating Naturalist John James Audubon with Citizen Science
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.
Happy 50th Birthday, Earth Day!
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.
The Cost of Independence Pt II: John Dunlap, Founding Printer
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.
How the U.S. Census Drove Computing Technology
The Census Department’s desire to process the Decennial Census faster and more efficiently played a roll in computer history and it is all thanks to Herman Hollerith.
Making the Case for the Dun’s Review
For those interested in American business history, the Dun’s Review is a must read with articles on a variety of topics.