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Kelly Wallace, Librarian, History Department
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The Long and Winding Story of the Streets of Los Angeles
What’s in a name? The stories behind the names of the streets, avenues, roads, and boulevards of Los Angeles reveal much about the history of our city, from its beginning as a tiny pueblo to today's sprawling metropolis of 3.8 million. A list of L.A.
Vacation Without Humiliation
As African American Heritage Month draws to a close, I would like to bring your attention to a largely unknown chapter of American history.
Weapons in the War of Ideas
One of the many special and unique items at Central Library is a collection of ASE books. Armed Services Editions, popularly known as ASEs, are pocket-sized books made for and distributed to American servicemen around the world during World War II.
Charles Lindbergh
Since today is National Aviation Day, let's take a brief look at Charles Lindbergh. Like some of you, I’m sure, I was only passingly familiar with the story of Charles Lindbergh.
Yosemite - Inspiring Generations
Everybody needs beauty...places to play and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike—John Muir
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