It was raining as it had almost everyday about the time the mail came. There was the usual detritus of our not-yet-paperless society and a package that looked like it had been around the world a couple of times.
“Hmm,” I thought, “this may be the book I’ve been waiting for.” And indeed it was. Seems [...]
March 8, 1918
From: Chief, Military Intelligence Branch, Executive Division
To: Captain Roy F. Britton, Boatmen’s Bank Bldg., St Louis, Mo.
Subject: Charlie Williams (colored)
1. The above is employed as a porter-janitor at St Louis Union Station, 18th and Market St., St. Louis, Mo.
2. About 45 years old, very black, about 5 feet 4 inches, weight about 175 [...]
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Friday, December 19, 2008 is the day that the resignation of historian Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, becomes effective. Professor Weinstein, who has Parkinson’s disease, cited health reasons for his decision.
Deputy Archivist of the United States, Adrienne Thomas, will serve as Acting Archivist until a new Archivist [...]
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