Today in History Baseball’s Greatest Dispute, Anniversary, September 23, 1908. In the decisive game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Giants, the National League pennant race erupted in controversy during the bottom of the ninth with the score tied, 1-1, at the Polo Grounds, New York, NY. New York was at bat with two men . . .Continue reading Baseball’s Greatest Dispute
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This Day in History
Remembering September 11, 2001 The following is an abbreviated list of titles available through the database Films on Demand: September 11th (01:24:01) Like December 7, September 11 is a hallowed day in U.S. history, a time for reflection and remembrance. This A&E Special looks back on the dark day in 2001. Bill Moyers Journal: 9/11: . . .Continue reading This Day in History
Labor Day Schedule
In observance of Labor Day, the James B. Duke Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule: Learn more about the history of Labor Day by visiting the United States Department of Labor website. Did you know that more than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to . . .Continue reading Labor Day Schedule
The Bonus Army
Bonus Army veterans battle with Washington, D.C. police officers at one of their camps. The abandoned Treasury Department building, occupied by members of the Bonus Army, can be seen in the background. 1932. (Underwood Archives\Universal Images Group) Photograph courtesy of ImageQuest database. From The American Century: A History of the United States Since the 1890s/LaFeber, . . .Continue reading The Bonus Army
4th of July Hours
Independence Day Hours July 2 Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm July 3 Friday CLOSED July 4 Saturday CLOSED July 5 Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Due to the Independence Day holiday, the James B. Duke Library will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 2nd, and will be closed from Friday, July . . .Continue reading 4th of July Hours
ARTstor Celebrates Black History Month
ARTstor Digital Library is highlighting several of their collections throughout February in honor of Black History Month. The ARTstor Digital Library consists of more than one million images covering art, architecture, and archaeology. It can be accessed by visiting the library’s list of All Databases. Magnum Photos Collection Magnum photographers have produced some of the . . .Continue reading ARTstor Celebrates Black History Month
Martha Griffiths Speaks Out
Martha Griffiths Speaks Out Against Sex Discrimination: Anniversary – February 8th, 1964. During the congressional debate over the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Representative Martha Griffiths (D-MI) delivered a memorable speech advocating the prohibition of discrimination based on sex. Her efforts resulted in adding civil rights protection for women to the 1964 Act. She later successfully . . .Continue reading Martha Griffiths Speaks Out
Charles Townes (’35) Remembered
Charles Townes, a Nobel Prize winning scientist, Greenville native and a 1935 graduate of Furman University, died Tuesday morning. He was 99. In spite of his international acclaim and celebrity, Dr. Townes remained true to his Greenville roots and enduring faith. Though Dr. Townes and his longtime wife, Frances, lived in California, they visited the . . .Continue reading Charles Townes (’35) Remembered
Veterans History Project
The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress The United States Congress created the Veterans History Project (VHP) in 2000 as part of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. VHP’s mission is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear . . .Continue reading Veterans History Project
Hispanic Americans in Congress
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) a display in the Government Documents Collection highlights a book from the House of Representatives. Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-2012 profiles Hispanic members of Congress, incorporating their government service with the history of United States expansion. Since 1899 at least one Hispanic American has . . .Continue reading Hispanic Americans in Congress