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The Problem Solvers

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The USACE is not only responsible for the building of large-scale military projects but also a major chunk of the country’s civil engineering works as well. It then goes into detail about the specific functions that the corps performs, beginning with the military side. This is to ensure that the harbor remains operational and stable.

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Introducing Films of State, a Conference on Government Films

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We’ve partnered with the University of Maryland Cinema and Media Studies program and gathered an international slate of scholars to discuss some of the latest research on films made by the US government, covering federal organizations from the United States Army Signal Corps to the Office of Economic Opportunity and everything in between.

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Digitization priorities, 2019-2020

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Military and the American Red Cross: Digitize and preserve at-risk audiovisual materials (303 audiocasettes, 6 open-reel audiotapes, and 1 VHS videotape) that are part of the Women Veterans Historical Project. Library-funded digitization: North Carolina Runaway Slaves Ads Project, Phase 2.

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New Intern in Special Collections

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Before I began my adventure into the world of libraries, I went to Western Carolina University for four years. Specifically, my favorite subjects of history include Asian history, European history, and Military history. Outside of my studies, I do have some favorite pastime activities that help me relax and reenergize.

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Montford Point Marines

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9981 signed by President Truman, all branches of the military were desegregated and Montford Point was decommissioned on September 9, 1949. WRITE AND STUDY–Marines take time out to write home and study in the pleasant atmosphere of the Reference and Writing Room of Montford’s man library. Date: March 17, 1944.

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Remembering the Vietnam War this Veterans Day

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The images broadcast in America’s living rooms during the war were often captured by military combat photographers. The military increased their production of photographs and moving images and because of this, NARA’s motion picture holdings relating to the Vietnam war are quite expansive. Medal of Honor SP/6 Lawrence Joel.

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and FSU’s Ostraka Collection

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As someone who studies the history of texts, I try to avoid commenting on the portrayal of textual history or librarianship in popular media (don’t get me started on Jocasta Nu in Attack of the Clones ) in casual settings. History of Texts and Popular Media. Ostraka can vary in color. I encourage you to browse them at your leisure! .