Monthly Archives: May, 2010
Feel the Burn
As we begin the season of celebrating Gaspee Days (6 May to 13 June)—complete with children dressed as gravediggers—, here’s an item from a past celebration: a commemorative banner from … Continue reading
The Third Dimension
The visual splendor of James Cameron’s Avatar might seem to occupy the cutting edge of entertainment, but in fact 3D has a long history. And on June 19th, you can … Continue reading
Celebrating Preservation
This is the start of Preservation Week*, and we wanted to highlight one of our most recent efforts to ensure our materials stay as healthy as possible. The clothing book** … Continue reading
Independence Day
It’s that time again, time to celebrate Rhode Island’s declaration of their independence from Great Britain. Last year we posted images of the broadside announcement of the breakup. More information … Continue reading
