Library Stuff

Washington Post – “Among the Civil War buffs wandering through the tables of muskets and faded daguerreotypes of Union soldiers for sale here are four federal agents. One raids houses and carries a gun. But right now he’s handing out innocuous-looking brochures to the relic hunters walking by, as the sweet smell of glazed nuts wafts from a concession stand. “Does that document belong in the National Archives?” the brochure asks.”

McClatchy – “Until recently, David Ferriero’s favorite artifact at the National Archives was the canceled $7.2 million check – “an actual check!” – that was used to purchase the territory of Alaska back in 1868.”