This week marks eighty years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (August 6th, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9th, 1945). We would like to reflect back on previous Unwritten Record posts that highlight records documenting the destruction. In the weeks following the surrender of Nazi Germany, President Harry S. Truman would make the decision on how … Continue reading Link Roundup: The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki| The Unwritten Record
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We are continuing our celebration of National Library Week by highlighting films from our collection featuring stories about libraries. Check out Part One here and use this tool to help you find your local library. The films featured in this post were made for different reasons and audiences, but both highlight the services that libraries … Continue reading Happy National Library Week Part Two!| The Unwritten Record
Yesterday I came across the website for a new exhibit at the National Archives, “Spirited Republic: Alcohol in American History.” This exhibit seems to focus on American culture during Prohibition (speak-easys and home brew) but I was glad to see they included a section on medicinal alcohol as well. I remembered the research I did… Continue reading Spirited Republic→| Melnick Medical Museum