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September 26, 2022
Museum Collection: "Cook"-ing up an Addition to Nation of Inventors
The funny thing about exhibits is that you often know more about their subjects when they close than when they open. Once folks see or hear about an exhibit, new information and objects seem to come out of the woodwork.
September 26, 2022
No Nipper? No! - Who’s a Good Trademark?
Many people are familiar with Nipper, the iconic mascot and trademark of the RCA Victor Company. The little black-and-white terrier was painted by his owner, the artist Francis Barraud (1856-1924), sometime between late 1898 and early 1899.
September 26, 2022
New Crowninshield Garden Photographs
Hagley’s director of gardens and horticulture, Paul Orpello, recently received an intriguing piece of mail. It included a letter and five photographs from someone who lived “in the house that was just above the first terrace of the gardens.”
September 26, 2022
Cinecraft Collection: Nursing Needs You, 1950
These days, the news is filled with stories about the nursing shortage in the United States. It’s clear just how important we consider nurses to be. This is nothing new. The availability of qualified caregivers has been a consistent need since this country's inception.
September 26, 2022
Hagley film screening at the Cleveland Cinematheque
On September 30, 2022, at 6:30 pm, the
August 24, 2022
Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborn Inc. (BBDO) records now open!
Hagley Museum and Library is excited to announce the opening of the Batten, Barton, Durstine, and Osborn Inc. (BBDO) records.
August 24, 2022
Automotive Collection Development
Hagley Library holds a marvelous collection of automobile trade literature. Our Z.
August 22, 2022
Hagley Library Awarded Grant From National Film Preservation Foundation
The Hagley Library has been awarded a grant from the National Film Preservation Foundation to preserve The Romance of Iron and Steel. A 1939 film sponsored by the American Rolling Mill Company (ARMCO) and produced by Cinecraft Productions.

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