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Bill Munroe's Mandolin
This mandolin belonged to Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass.” With its sharp chop rhythm and soaring leads, Monroe’s mandolin shaped the sound of an entire genre. His playing combined Appalachian tradition with bold innovation, setting the…
Earl Scruggs Playing The Banjo
Seen here in his signature three-finger picking style, Earl Scruggs transformed the banjo from a rhythmic background instrument into the driving force of bluegrass music. His technique, precision, and innovation redefined the genre and left an…
Letters From a Surgeon of the Civil War: Chapter I: In the Chesapeake Hospital, Fortress: May 28th to July 3rd, 1862
This source gives insight into Dr. Perry's initial arrival at Chesapeake Hospital and his experience therein. He recalls interactions with captured Confederates as well as the large volume of wounded soldiers that regularly arrived at the hospital.…
"Globe Banjo"
Dominique Flemons is an American old-time music and neotraditional country instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. He is a proficient player of the banjo, fife, guitar, and other instruments. Here is a handmade banjo he made from a globe and some…
William R. McMahan's Diary
William R. McMahan, born in 1843 in Indiana, enlisted in the Union Army at 18 as a private with the Fifty-eighth Volunteer Infantry on September 10, 1861. His diary offers a firsthand account of military life during significant Civil War campaigns,…
Sonnets; The Sonnets of Shakespeare
It contains 154 sonnets and includes the following themes: love, time, beauty, and mortality. Written during the 16th century, and this specific edition is known for its binding that has a large visual appeal.
Friar Jerome's beautiful book : A.D. 1200 / Thomas Bailey Aldrich
The story combines historical fiction and poetry. Follows the journey of a friar named Jerome who has a rare and exquisitely crafted book that has deep meaning. It has a lyrical style of writing.
Yoruba Sacred Crown
A cone-shaped crown with beaded veil is the most important element of royal regalia among the Yoruba. Reserved for ceremonial occasions, only rulers descended from the deity Oduduwa may wear them. To consecrate a sacred crown, magical herbal…
The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In
A novella by Charles Dickens, The Chimes was published in 1845 as the second of his Christmas books. This edition was published in London by Chapman and Hall. The book contains 175 pages, with two engraved plates, one of which serves as an additional…
Headshot of Diana Hutton
Diana Hutton was the winner of the 1987 Miss Gay USofA pageant, held at The Power Company in Durham, NC. Hutton was originally based out of Nashville, but began performing in drag competitions in Chicago. You can view her performance at the following…
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