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Archive: May 2012 (2 Posts)

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

An Interview with Dan Paterson, Preservation Specialist/Rare Book Conservator at the Library of Congress

Posted by: Francisco Macías

We often have the pleasure of working collaboratively with members of other service units throughout the Library of Congress.  Today’s interview is with Dan Paterson, Preservation Specialist/Rare Book Conservator in the Preservation Directorate’s Conservation Division at the Library of Congress.  We are happy to give the public a brief glimpse into his life and his path toward …

Ornate red and ivory wall decoration, with plaque and symbols

150th Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla (aka Cinco de Mayo!) – Pic of the Week

Posted by: Francisco Macías

  Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! (And just as everyone is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day, everyone is Mexican on Cinco de Mayo.)  This year marks the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Mexican forces’ victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862.  (If you’re interested in reading more, see last year’s post, …