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Daily Archives: April 22, 2017
Poems from the Past in Honor of National Poetry Month
Voices from the past speak to us through autograph albums, letters, and diaries. In honor of National Poetry Month, we’ll be sharing poems and sayings found in our collections. Katharine Wright Autograph Album, 1882 Katharine Wright, the younger sister of … Continue reading
Posted in Collections, Wright Brothers
Tagged Katharine Wright, National Poetry Month, poetry
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The Giant Balloon
With all the technological advancements in aviation, a colorful balloon in the sky still captures our attention. Last month, Special Collections and Archives purchased a 154 year old rare title published in London in 1863. This early text compiled by … Continue reading
Posted in SC&A
Tagged Ballooning, balloons, Ferdinand Silas, giant balloon, rare books
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