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August 20, 2018
A Gram of Salt from the Morton Salt Company (1968)
In 1968, the Morton Salt Company hired Jam Handy Productions to produce a film promoting the salt industry and its benefits to society. If you have ever wondered about the many uses and varieties of salt, this is the film for you:
August 20, 2018
New Digital Collection: RCA-Victor Minute Books
After RCA closed its Camden, New Jersey operations, the legendary company's one-time headquarters were demolished or left vacant. The contents of the buildings were transferred elsewhere, sold off, or simply abandoned.
July 23, 2018
In Memory of Lynn Catanese, Chief Curator
The library staff mourns the loss of its Chief Curator, Lynn Catanese, who departed this life Sunday morning, July 1, 2018. Lynn had worked at Hagley for over 28 years.
July 23, 2018
Intellectual Property Committee (IPC) Records Now Open
Hagley’s Manuscripts and Archives Department is pleased to announce the opening of the Intellectual Property Committee (IPC) records. The collection was given to Hagley Museum and Library in 2010 by Jacques J. Gorlin who served as its director. 
July 23, 2018
Henry H. Sibley: Adventurer, General…and Inventor?
Hagley has United States patent models for inventions from many famous people in the museum’s collection: George Corliss, Christian Steinway, and William Westlake, just to name a few.
July 23, 2018
New Collection: The James W. Cortada Collection of Information Technology Publications
The Hagley Library is pleased to announce the acquisition of the James W. Cortada Collection of Information Technology Publications.
July 23, 2018
Ken White Project: The Gothic Bookshop at Duke University
The Gothic Bookshop, an independent bookstore of the Duke University’s group of stores, was one of the most creative and enchanting shops that Ken White designed. Originally opened in 1952, the bookstore was moved to the newly-built Bryan Center in 1982, and Ken White was asked to design the new
July 23, 2018
Who’s Who…Vada Horsch
Vada Horsch worked for the National Association of Manufacturers from 1932 until her retirement in 1966 as an administrative assistant/assistant secretary and director of the International Economic Affairs Department.

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