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Myths debunked: Sadly, Theodore Roosevelt never rode a moose

20 September 2013 8 responses houghtonmodern Uncategorized

Many of Theodore Roosevelt’s adventures seem like something out of a tall tale: he survived an assassination attempt; nearly died while exploring the Amazonian jungle; and became the first president to drive a car and fly in a plane; among many others. Despite having been a larger-than-life figure, this is one thing that TR never Read More

New Digitization Roundup, Part V

19 September 2013 one response John Overholt Uncategorized

Another batch of new digitization has us nearly caught up! This week’s highlights include an illuminated medieval manuscript, early printed music, and the biography of a 19th century tattooed sideshow performer.

New Digitization Roundup, Part IV

13 September 2013 John Overholt Uncategorized

Highlights in this installment of newly digitized works include a manuscript J.E. Bach sonata, the original drawings for woodcuts in a 1550 book, a 1785 treatise on ballooning, and a detailed 16th century map of Constantinople.

New Digitization Roundup, Part III

6 September 2013 John Overholt Uncategorized

More newly digitized complete works and substantial collections. Highlights this week include a 1485 hunting manuscript with beautiful miniatures, compositions by Pauline Viardot-García, and biographies of sideshow performers.

Emily Dickinson’s Music Book (EDR 469)

5 September 2013 one response houghtonmodern Uncategorized

In her formative years, the American poet Emily Dickinson’s interests centered on the study of voice and especially piano, for which she displayed considerable accomplishment and ambition. Her correspondence supplies the background for these activities while the contents of her music book provides a revealing perspective on just how assiduously and enthusiastically she collected, listened Read More

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