by kitchensisters | May 1, 2019 | The Keepers
The Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs at Wayne State University is the largest labor archives in North America and is home to the collections of numerous unions and labor-related organizations, with over 75,000 linear feet of archival...
by kitchensisters | Apr 30, 2019 | The Keepers
“For years, Joseph Makkos salvaged letterpresses and boxes of rare type from local print shops. He was trawling through Craigslist one day in 2013 when he came upon an ad for a “historic newspaper collection.” Hours later, he had become the proud...
by kitchensisters | Apr 29, 2019 | The Keepers
RIP John Singleton, director, screenwriter, keeper of the culture. From the Washington Post: Mr. Singleton was the first African American and the youngest-ever Academy Award nominee for best director. He wrote the “Boyz N the Hood” screenplay, which was also an Oscar...
by kitchensisters | Apr 25, 2019 | The Keepers
“Brazilians wept when their 200-year-old National Museum – repository of the nation’s memory – went up in flames in 2018. But staff have vowed it will rise from the ashes.” Listen to Restoring Brazil’s National Treasure on the...
by kitchensisters | Apr 24, 2019 | The Keepers
“He certainly defies the stereotype of a librarian. He’s a 44-year-old Palo Alto resident who lives with his 15-year-old son. He runs 5 miles every day and lifts weights every other day. He was a competitive skateboarder who during the summer after eighth grade...
by kitchensisters | Apr 23, 2019 | Podcast, The Keepers
Scott Carrier is one of our favorite producers. You’ve probably heard his stories on This American Life and All Things Considered. His voice, his storytelling style. They’re unique and memorable and compelling. On the latest episode of our podcast, The Kitchen...
by kitchensisters | Apr 18, 2019 | Hidden Kitchens, The Keepers
Smithsonian Magazine recently published a story on their website about the Farallon Island egg rush, that took place as San Francisco was experiencing the Gold Rush. We thought we’d share our Hidden Kitchens story on the topic, The Egg Wars, originally produced...
by kitchensisters | Apr 16, 2019 | The Keepers
“It is not simple to work with an archive in a country like Afghanistan, where books, films, and monuments are all subject to burning; stupas are looted and statues shattered; and sites sacred for one reason or another are eroded by both natural and human disasters....
by kitchensisters | Apr 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
“The Houston Hip Hop Research Collection documents the unique music and culture of Houston hip hop. Among its riches are approximately 1500 vinyl records owned by DJ Screw, originator of the “chopped and screwed” genre. The personal and business papers of other...
by kitchensisters | Apr 9, 2019 | The Keepers
Today is National Library Workers Day. How has a library worker changed your life? (Please comment below, or on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter)
