An Antique Stenography Machine – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This post highlights an antique stenography machine, a Stenotype Master Model 4.
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The Grave of Commodore Thomas Tingey – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
The grave of Commodore Thomas Tingey.
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A Patent for an Atari Joystick – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
A patent for an Atari joystick.
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Ashland, Henry Clay’s Estate – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
Our picture of the week comes to you from Lexington, Kentucky. This is Ashland, the estate owned by Henry Clay. We previously featured Henry Clay’s law license and his law office on the blog. Henry Clay was born and educated in Virginia but rose to political prominence in Kentucky, where he quickly became renowned for his …
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Patented Device Aimed to Make it Easier to Obtain Criminal Confessions – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
After a suspect is arrested, obtaining a conviction is easier if they provide a full, uncoerced confession after being read their Miranda rights. That brings us to our picture of the week, which comes to us from the Patent Database. The idea behind this talking skeleton was that it would help law enforcement obtain a …
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The Carbolic Smoke Ball – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
Our picture of the week comes to us from the Library's historical newspaper database, Chronicling America. It is an advertisement for a Carbolic Smoke Ball.
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Clark County Courthouse, Kentucky – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
Our picture of the week is the Clark County Courthouse, in Kentucky, which is situated on Main Street in the county seat of Winchester. This courthouse was constructed in 1855 in the Greek Revival style and was designed by architect John McMurty. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, …
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The Old Citrus County, Florida, Courthouse – Pic of the Week
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A photo of the Citrus County, Florida Courthouse.
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The Home of George Watterston, the Third Librarian of Congress – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
I have walked by this building many times, but did not realize until recently that it has a special connection to the Library of Congress. This was the home of the third Librarian of Congress, George Watterston. Watterston presided over the Library during a significant period in its history. Appointed by President Madison in 1815 …
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