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Category Archives: Today in History

MLK Holiday Schedule

Posted on January 11, 2018 by eyoung

In observance of the national holiday in Dr. King’s honor, the James B. Duke Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule. January 14       Sunday       10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. January 15       Monday       10:00 a.m. Continue reading MLK Holiday Schedule→

Posted in James B. Duke Library, Research Resources, Today in History | Tagged Hours, Schedule

Embrace this Database: ImageQuest

Posted on November 4, 2017 by eyoung

Today is the anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of modern times. On November 4, 1922, more than 3,200 years after King Tut’s reign, British archaeologist, Howard Carter, discovered Continue reading Embrace this Database: ImageQuest→

Posted in Databases, Research Resources, Today in History | Tagged Embrace This Database, Home Page

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Posted on November 4, 2017 by eyoung

by Krissa Stewart, Library Intern, Summer 2017 Guru Nanak Jayanti is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism, celebrating the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated with a parade where Sikhs sing, Continue reading Guru Nanak Jayanti→

Posted in Today in History | Tagged Home Page, religious holidays

Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Posted on October 19, 2017 by eyoung

by Krissa Stewart, Library Intern, Summer 2017 Diwali: October 19, 2017  Festival of Lights; celebration of the victory of good over evil Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and one of the most popular festivals of Hinduism. So popular, that Continue reading Diwali: The Festival of Lights→

Posted in Today in History | Tagged religious holidays

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Posted on October 5, 2017 by eyoung

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates the Indigenous peoples of North America. It is celebrated in various localities in the United States. It began as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day, promoting Native American culture and commemorating the history Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day→

Posted in Events, Exhibits, James B. Duke Library, Today in History | Tagged Home Page

Celebrating Disability Inclusion

Posted on October 4, 2017 by eyoung

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Furman Libraries and the Student Office for Accessibility Resources are celebrating with a display in the Research Commons of the Duke Library. The display features an informational poster (with a Braille translation) Continue reading Celebrating Disability Inclusion→

Posted in Events, Exhibits, James B. Duke Library, Today in History | Tagged Home Page

Significance of Ashura

Posted on September 29, 2017 by eyoung

Ashura 2017 will begin in the evening of Friday, September 29. Ashura in A Concise Encyclopedia of Islam A twenty-four hour non-obligatory fast celebrated on the tenth of Muharram, it was first performed by Muhammad. Among the Sunni, the day Continue reading Significance of Ashura→

Posted in Today in History | Tagged Home Page, religious holidays

Shubh Navratri!

Posted on September 21, 2017 by eyoung

Navratri: September 21– September 30, 2017 by Krissa Stewart, Library Intern, Summer 2017 Navratri is a nine day Hindu festival celebrated in the fall of each year. In the eastern and north eastern states of India, Navratri is synonymous with Continue reading Shubh Navratri!→

Posted in Research Resources, Today in History | Tagged Home Page, religious holidays

Rosh Hashanah: To a Good Year

Posted on September 20, 2017 by eyoung

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for self-reflection and examination of conscience. It is observed on the first two days of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar. This year, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Continue reading Rosh Hashanah: To a Good Year→

Posted in Today in History | Tagged Home Page, religious holidays

P.S. Remove the records!

Posted on September 17, 2017 by eyoung

When British troops began to advance toward the United States’ new capital of Washington in the summer of 1814, it was clear that government leaders had not prepared an adequate defense for the city and its government buildings. Upon seeing Continue reading P.S. Remove the records!→

Posted in Government Documents, Today in History | Tagged Constitution, Constitution Day, Home Page

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