Many archivists work in a repository that cannot consider publishing its inventories on the World Wide Web at this time. They have watched the growing use of the Encoded Archival Description (EAD) for publishing inventories and other finding aids on the Web, and they look forward to the day when their repository will also have a place in the Internet's mega-library of intellectual resources. This book shows those archivists how to create clear and precise archival description in order to start preparing for that day. Dow focuses on the information needed to collect and describe one's collection, where to put it in relation to other information, and what standards to use in the process. Rounding out this publication is a bibliography, a glossary of terms, and an index.
Electronic Records in the Manuscript Repository defines the problems related to electronic records and digital documents, describes the steps the curator should take to manage those electronic records and digital documents, and suggests ways to learn the specific skills and perspectives needed to do the job well. It provides an introduction to vocabulary, basic concepts, and best practices to date by collecting and contextualizing data from several real-world projects, and it contains almost 30 pages of references to resources that the curator can consult for information on specific topics. Dow starts with a review of archival concepts, including a look at archival practices, and then discusses the problems created by electronic materials in that context, as well as the research in progress to tackle these problems.
Today, government archivists and manuscript collectors are often in conflict over government-created documents that come up for sale out of private hands. Such manuscripts are often archival material that escaped government control, and government archivists want that missing material back to complete the historic record. Collectors and dealers, however, assert that since the government didn’t take care of their documents properly at the time of their creation, they lost the right to claim them now. This divide between government archivists and collectors has become especially acute for “trophy” documents written by a person of note or about a well-known person or event. Archivists, Collectors, Dealers, and Replevin does not serve as a legal guide to the issues that arise in this divide; instead, it presents both sides of the conflict and examines them dispassionately. The book begins with an historical review of institutional and state-sponsored collecting and the care of historical documents in the United States. The review is followed by a selection of tales of theft and neglect in the past. The third chapter examines the origins and maturation of the archival profession in the United States, and the next discusses the phenomenon of collecting, both as a hobby and as an institutional activity. The fifth chapter provides a general summary of state and federal statutes on public documents in private hands, and with that background in place, the sixth chapter distills the perspectives of the various parties in the struggle. The seventh presents a series of case studies developed to evoke the complexity of these conflicts. The book concludes with steps that holders of public documents can take to avoid conflicts, as well as steps an archive can take to protect its collection.
How to Weed Your Attic: Getting Rid of Junk without Destroying History provides answers to the question: when someone dies or it’s time to move --- or just clean out the attic, garage, or basement, what papers and other things should we save for the sake of history and what can we safely toss? After reading this clearly written book by a retired archivist and a retired museum curator, you can comfortably clean out your attic – or office, garage, basement, cupboards – with confidence that you’re not tossing out historically valuable (or invaluable) things, and that you will not ask your local museum to take things that really belong in a thrift store, junk yard, or recycle center. The book first describes how to identify historically important documents and artifacts. The authors explain a few simple rules: 1) a complete or long collection has more value than a partial one; 2) emotive material provides a richer picture than factual material; 3) unique usually has more value than mass produced; 4) documents and objects carry more information than they intend to; and 5) a 25-year rule exists without our consciously recognizing it. They then apply the rules and assess the probable historical value of four different types of materials: mass produced (from books to vehicles), individually created (from art work to toys), business materials (from governance documents to uniforms), and commemorative materials (from awards to wedding dresses). The book includes a brief description of the basics for preserving materials the reader wants to keep and references sources for more detail. It also recognizes that the reader may not want to keep stuff that clearly has historical value. For those readers, the authors describe how to donate materials to a cultural repository. In broad strokes, they explain how repositories differ, what the repository will want to know about the stuff you're offering, where an appraiser and/or tax advisor fits into the process, and what the reader can expect the repository to do and not do. Finally, the book addresses unexpected issues that may arise around questions of legal ownership and privacy. Throughout the book, the authors illustrate their points using photographs and vignettes.
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT092942Horizontal chain lines. No errata on the verso of the titlepage; a variant has the errata thus. London]: Sold by G. Kearsley, No. 46, Fleet-Street, 1776]. xii,40p.; 2
Isabella Whitney is the earliest Englishwoman known to have written original secular poetry in English for publication. The Copy of a Letter contains four poems written in the personae of persons jilted in love. The only known copy of this volume is held at the Bodleian Library and is reproduced here. Whitney’s second collection A Sweet Nosgay contains poetry in traditional stanzas and in prose format. Reproduced here is the unique copy held at the British Library. The French Historie by Anne Dowriche takes as its subject three events from the religious wars in France: the affair of the Rue St Jacques (1557); the Martyrdom of Annas Burgeus (1559) and the St Bartholomew’s Massacre (1572). Her work takes as its source Thomas Tymme’s The Three Partes of Commentaries, Containing the whole and perfect discourse of the Civill warres in Fraunce (1574). We reproduce here the fine copy of The French Historie held at the Huntington Library and also append two short poems thought to be hers. Ane Godlie Dreame, Compylit in Scottish Meter is Elizabeth Melville’s first person account of a pilgrim who is guided through the afterworld. While many of the variations in the different editions are merely accidental, there are some substantial changes. As an aid to bibliographic study of the poem therefore, copies of the following four editions are reproduced here: 1603 National Library of Scotland; 1604 National Library of Scotland; 1606 Huntington Library; 1620 British Library. Aemilia Lanyer was the first woman writing in English to produce a substantial volume of poetry designed to be printed and to attract patrongage. The Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum was published in 1611 and contains a series of poems to individual patrons, two short prose dedications, a title poem on Christ’s passion and the first country house poem printed in English. The volume is arguably the first genuinely feminist publication in England: all its dedicatees are women and the poem on the passion argu
A life full of joy is within reach for each and every one of us. Although often seeming elusive and fleeting in a challenging world marked with personal striving and difficulties, joy is much more readily attainable than most perceive. Regardless of our current situation, Joy All Around Us reveals how to find true happiness and joy in our lives. Collaboratively written by a married couple and their daughter, the authors draw from their own respective life journeys to map out the pathway to joy. Each authors' infectiously joyful point-of-view shines bright with a uniquely different voice, colored and shaped with varying experiences, interests and perspectives. The relatable anecdotes and musings both inspire and entertain, while evoking readers own fond memories and appreciation of personal blessings. The search begins from within. The book shows us that by being very intentional with our choices, mind-set, and surroundings, we can position ourselves to realize greater levels of happiness. And, ultimately, the book highlights the means to further transforming these powerfully positive emotions into lasting joy. Overall, Joy All Around Us succeeds in laying out the road map to joy-while managing to amuse and spark feelings of joy along the way
Elizabeth Smart’s passionate fictional account of her intense love-affair with the poet George Barker, described by Angela Carter as ‘Like Madame Bovary blasted by lightening … A masterpiece’. One day, while browsing in a London bookshop, Elizabeth Smart chanced upon a slim volume of poetry by George Barker – and fell passionately in love with him through the printed word. Eventually they communicated directly and, as a result of Barker’s impecunious circumstances, Elizabeth Smart flew both him and his wife from Japan, where he was teaching, to join her in the United States. Thus began one of the most extraordinary, intense and ultimately tragic love affairs of our time. They never married but Elizabeth bore George Barker four children and their relationship provided the impassioned inspiration for one of the most moving and immediate chronicles of a love affair ever written – By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept. Originally published in 1945, this remarkable book is now widely identified as a classic work of poetic prose which, more than six decades later, has retained all of its searing poignancy, beauty and power of impact.
Elizabeth Smartâ??s passionate fictional account of her intense love-affair with the poet George Barker, described by Angela Carter as â??Like MADAME BOVARY blasted by lightning â?¦ A masterpieceâ??.
In "Tea at Downton - Afternoon Tea Recipes From The Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey" we share some recipes from the golden age of England. At the height of the power of the British Empire, Mrs Patmore would have every possible kind of delicious ingredients to draw from. In this concise book you'll learn: -Step by step through how to throw the perfect tea party - Downton Style. From the etiquette behind how to hold one's tea cup correctly to the recipe for the favourite sandwich of Queen Alexandra of the time. -Wow all of your friends with these simple to follow authentic recipes, and be sure even the Dowager Duchess would be impressed by your social graces. -From the bottom tier sandwiches to the elegant cakes of the top tier, we cover it all. Not forgetting of course the perfect scone recipe and its accompanying jams. -Follow the ways Mrs Patmore would have planned her menus to keep spending to minimum and you too can enjoy a most delightful repast for just a few shilling So, what are you waiting for? Carson has opened the door to let you in. Let's see what's for tea....
It's a cold December afternoon on the Yorkshire Moors, and you've been invited to celebrate Christmas at Downton Abbey The snow crunches under your feet as you approach the great entry way, and before you can knock Mr. Carson has swung the door open and is welcoming you in from the cold. You step inside and are immediately greeted by warmth, the sounds of laughter, and the heart-warming scent of pine mixed with cinnamon, orange, and nutmeg. Carson takes your coat then leads you to the main hall where the Crawley family has assembled to welcome you beneath the beautifully adorned Christmas tree. After a moment of exchanging pleasantries, you all make your way to the dining room. Mrs. Patmore is sure to have outdone herself for such an occasion, and your mouth is already watering in anticipation of the incredible day-long feast ahead of you... You can almost taste the Roast Turkey with Apple Stuffing and fresh Cranberry Sauce... The Sausage Forcemeat, Creamed Potatoes, Redcurrant Jelly, Baked Parsnips... Heaven In her new book, "Christmas at Downton: Holiday Foods and Traditions from the Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey" Elizabeth Fellow, #1 bestselling author of "Tea at Downton," pulls back the curtain and shows you how to give your family a taste of Downton life In this concise book you will learn: -How to decorate your home and lay the table with Downton Splendour -What it was like to live in Yorkshire and celebrate Christmas at the turn of the last century -Holiday recipes for the beloved foods that made Christmas in England so glorious starting with Christmas breakfast, going through luncheon and tea-time, right up the the most extravagant feast of the year in Christmas dinner. There are also special drinks, and traditional desserts -You'll be able to bring the grandeur of a Downton Christmas to your own home affordably without compromising one drop of elegance By the time you've finished this book you'll be ready to turn Christmas Day into a dazzling celebration for the whole family, even if you don't have a Mrs. Patmore or Carson of your own
You're curled up on the sofa, reading happily as you bask in the late morning sunshine. The door to the drawing room opens, and in walks the family butler, James. He carries silver tray, bearing a large sealed envelope. "An invitation from Downton Abbey M'Lady" He sets the tray down on the table and you immediately recognize the Grantham seal. An invitation to dine with the Crawleys. Your heart is racing, but you don't let your excitement show; you're much too refined for that "Thank you, James. That will be all." The moment he leaves the room, you tear the envelope open. The card is dated 13th July 1924. Dinner is at 8PM, naturally, and there's no way you won't be there. You knew you were going before you even read the details You're eager to see for yourself if all the stories you have heard about the grandeur of Downton life are true You close your book and hurriedly write a reply. The rest of the day is to be spent on preparation What should you wear? Should you get your hair done? What will they be talking about at dinner? What if the conversation comes round to something you nothing about? And what about table etiquette? For a moment you're consumed with anxiety... But then you laugh to yourself as you pick back up the book you've been reading... Could it really be coincidence that you're holding the newest book in the Downton Life Series, by bestselling author Elizabeth Fellows? With "Dining at Downton: Traditions of the Table From The Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey" at your disposal, you've got nothing to worry about In this book you will learn: -The Etiquette of the Downton era, so that you can truly dine with class -The High Fashion of the Crawleys and their ilk -The Fascinating History of the 1920's Downton food -The important Social Aspects of Dining - Business, Politics, and Manoeuvring Through the Changing of Times -Mouth-watering recipes like Potato Blinis with Red Cavier, Russian Borscht, Palestine Soup, Trout with Almonds, and so many more -Hearty vegetable dishes like Polish Red Cabbage and Asparagus Moulds -Sweet and Savoury side dishes such as Redcurrant Jelly, Horseradish Sauce, Cherry Comp te... -Desserts straight out of your Dreams (Summer Pudding, Strawberry Souffl ...) -An assortment of High Class Cocktails (Hedgerow Hangover, anyone?) -And so much more Whether you've really got an invitation to The Abbey, or just want to bring the lavish experience of a Crawley dinner into your own home, this book is your indispensable guide to dining in Downton style
Meet David - a boy with Down syndrome. David invites readers to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He explains that he sometimes needs extra help at home and school and suggests ways that those around him can help him to feel supported. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers, social workers and other professionals working with children with Down syndrome. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.
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Many find sloths cute, while some find them just plain bizarre. In The Upside-Down Book of Sloths, Elizabeth Shreeve uncovers their less-well-known evolutionary history and how they became the beloved—and unique—creatures of today. She pairs and compares the six extant modern species, like the pygmy sloth, the brown-throated sloth, and the ai, with their prehistoric counterparts, such as Thalassocnus, the tough seafaring sloth; Paramylodon, which had armour-like skin and walked on the sides of its feet; and Megatherium, which could weigh up to 8,000 pounds. She even reveals how modern sloths have adapted to hang upside down, how they learned to swim and even how they poo! As entertaining as it is educational, The Upside-Down Book of Sloths offers a brilliant deep dive into sloths, their evolution and their connections to our planet’s natural history—and future.
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