Description: In November of 1996, the electric guitar, its history and its makers, were the focus of attention at the National Museum of American History.
Description: Calling all history sleuths! The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History needs your help identifying . [via Smithsonian Magazine]Smithsonian Folkways has acquired the voluminous Arhoolie Records collection of blues, gospel, Cajun and Mexican folk music. [via NY Times]Did you miss the launch of the new rights statement framework for cultural heritage organizations
Description: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="336" caption="South Beach, Miami, Florida, 2004, Courtesy of the TypArchive: www.typarchive.com."] [/caption] A visual archive of hand-painted and cool old signage [via @leetranlam]. Check out the Smithsonian Libraries’ extensive links to online exhibitions created by libraries and archives. Catch the spirit! The Gospel Music History
Description: Link Love: a weekly post with links to interesting videos and stories about archival issues, technology and culture, and Washington D.C. and American history.
Description: Each week, the Archives features a woman who has been a groundbreaker at the Smithsonian, past or present, in a series titled Wonderful Women Wednesday.