We've postponed our programs for the next 2 months. But you can still listen to past NL programs, like this talk from @nick_w_estes on the history of Indigenous protest & activism. https://t.co/lZ2DqvnCyk
This makes me so happy! Listening to @WBEZCuriousCity was one of the first things that made Chicago feel like home (and of course @NewberryLibrary was another one of those things)
We're partnering w/ @WBEZCuriousCity to answer questions abt everyone's favorite topic: The MIDWEST. Submit your q's on anything from food + sports to history + politics: https://t.co/gUk9utfcMo
Look at this! A new digitized image collection, early 20c, places, artworks, greetings etc: https://t.co/weM7HDiPGe Great quality and no strings attached, over 26,000 of these lovely Oilette PCs with a great range of subjects. Looking forward to exploring!
The actual bat wing was used to create an impression in a plate, which was in turn used to make the print. A rather gnarly concept, but a valuable source for researching the history of printing.
Suit up in your best lavender-colored duds and hitch yourself to your chick-driven egg-delivery wagon because--that's right!--it's Easter time again. Celebrate the holiday by sending friends and family a digital postcard with our E-Postcard Sender! https://t.co/B0xpOnQBDt
DIY book printing found an early practitioner in #William#Blake. Instead of relying on mainstream printers to publish his books, the famously cantankerous #Romantic -era poet and professionally-trained engraver ran the entire process himself. #romanticism#poetry#illustration