Comments on: American Memory

American Memory

acridrabbit — Sat, 20 Jul 2002 20:04:39 -0800

American Memory is a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million digital items from more than 100 historical collections. [more inside]

By: acridrabbit

acridrabbit — Sat, 20 Jul 2002 20:04:55 -0800

My favorites from tonight's browsing session include A Journal of my Journey over the Mountains began Fryday the 11th. of March 1747/8 by George Washington; navigable, original Railroad Maps from 1828 to 1900; and African American Sheet Music, 1850-1920.

By: Mack Twain

Mack Twain — Sat, 20 Jul 2002 21:00:28 -0800

I love that place. My favorites are the WPA poster art, as good or better than the German & Russian of the period, and the historic American buildings.

By: cedar

cedar — Sat, 20 Jul 2002 22:04:08 -0800

I recently came across some Ansel Adams photographs in there that impressed me. These panoramic maps are pretty impressive too, look for your town.

By: crasspastor

crasspastor — Sat, 20 Jul 2002 22:16:28 -0800

American Memory is what finally persuaded me to purchase cable modem service a few years back. I can't believe it's never been posted here before.

By: cedar

cedar — Sat, 20 Jul 2002 22:49:01 -0800

It has been posted, but not recently. Here and here. Nonetheless, it's a good one and deserves to be brought into the light a few times a year.

By: cedar

cedar — Sat, 20 Jul 2002 23:25:05 -0800

I messed that up pretty good. Let's try, this and this.

By: lampshade

lampshade — Sun, 21 Jul 2002 08:37:34 -0800

You're right Cedar, it is something that people should be reminded of. It is a great site that has really grown over the years. Everytime I go back there is some new collection that I have not seen. Totally cool. Thanks for the link Acridrabbit.