A new display is up in the Government Documents Collection at the James B. Duke Library entitled, “World War I Draft Registration Cards: Famous, Infamous, and Interesting.” On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war on Germany and officially entered World War I. Six weeks later, the Selective Service Act was passed, which authorized . . .Continue reading Satchmo and Babe
Category: Government Documents
Historic Health Care Decision Available
As the U.S. Supreme Court makes its historic decision on The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act today, the authentic, electronic version of the law is available on the U.S. Government Printing Office’s Federal Digital System (FDsys). GPO authenticated the document by digital signature. This signature assures the public that the document has not been . . .Continue reading Historic Health Care Decision Available
On Your Next Visit
On your next visit to the James B. Duke Library, make sure you stop by the Government Documents Collection to see the new display commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. How much do you know about the War of 1812? Come see the display and test your knowledge with the War of 1812 . . .Continue reading On Your Next Visit
Confidential Records Released
A 1940 census enumerator collecting information The United States Census has been conducted every ten years since 1790. Aggregate statistical data from each census are promptly released to the public. However, details – such as names and addresses – are kept strictly confidential for 72 years. On April 2, 2012, the National Archives and Records . . .Continue reading Confidential Records Released
Alligators, duels, and the legal weird
There are some laws that seem really annoying. Come on, admit it: you secretly hope that law about using a cell phone and driving isn’t passed in South Carolina. I mean, yeah, it’s dangerous, you say, but it’s one of those necessary evils of the busy lifestyle…right? image from http://oxfambookspetergateyork.wordpress.com If you think some laws passed these . . .Continue reading Alligators, duels, and the legal weird
Not a fortune teller?
New Occupational Outlook Handbook on display in Government Documents I want to be an astronaut. I want to be fashion designer. I want to be a doctor…a traveling doctor, because I plan on seeing the world. Oh, and I want to make lots of money. You remember, don’t you, those grade school dreams? Your parents’ . . .Continue reading Not a fortune teller?
The Constitution Goes To College
Want to read President Smolla’s new book, The Constitution Goes To College? The library has two copies which can be found at KF4225 .S636 2011. Click here to see if a copy is in. Call 294-2190 to place a hold. To see the rest of the books that the library owns by President Smolla, click . . .Continue reading The Constitution Goes To College
Gulf Oil Spill Report
A year ago this month, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion happened, spewing oil into the Gulf Coast of the United States for 3 months. How did this happen? Who is at blame? What protections need to be made for the future? President Obama commissioned an investigative report. Come see the display of Deep water . . .Continue reading Gulf Oil Spill Report
Do You Know Your Presidents?
Think you know how our presidents spoke and thought about issues during their administrations? Think immigration is a new topic in America? Come and play the “Who Said What” quiz in the government documents area of the library. Match the fourteen most recent presidents with their statement about immigration. The statements are taken directly from . . .Continue reading Do You Know Your Presidents?