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Our museum has acquired the largest private collection of items belonging to poet Phillis Wheatley Peters (c.1753–1784), including one of the few manuscripts written in the poet’s hand. Learn more and view highlights from the collection: s.si.edu/3PAj0nG #APeoplesJourney

Our "We Built This" activity guide was made in partnership with USA Today to shed light on how women innovators shaped the world. Download this free resource--great for classrooms, family time, or just general enjoyment--and start learning now! s.si.edu/44dg3i4

Developing responsible #AI practices at the Smithsonian Institution doi.org/10.3897/arphap…. A new publication that is the result of many months of work and input from all sectors of Smithsonian. Led by our wonderful SI Data Science team. Feedback welcome.

Still thinking about the Roman Empire? So was Johann Fischer von Erlach in the 1720s. His book "Entwurff einer historischen Architectur", compilation of historic monument styles, was the 1st of its kind. 1725 edition from Cooper Hewitt Library & online: s.si.edu/48uRIaN

Attention researchers! This guidance also applies to our Smithsonian Archives and library research centers:

The National Archives and the National Park Service (National Park Service) are collaborating on a special project to transcribe the Revolutionary War pension files. Join in! archives.gov/citizen-archiv… #RevWarVets #ReadingCursiveIsASuperpower

Celebrating mum season with some lovely and unusual examples in "Keika hyakugiku", a Meiji era book from Japan. A popular fall flower in the U.S., it's a symbol of power and royalty in Japan & the official flower. See Vols 2 & 3 in our Digital Library: s.si.edu/2ZRaysl

Get in, camper. We're going to Yellowstone. On our blog, we're paging through a Yellowstone Park Camping Co. brochure from 1919. Sleeping tents, dining halls, and vintage park maps: s.si.edu/3ZXiPrr

Books wanted! This poster asks for book donations for members of the military serving at home and overseas during World War I. This poster is in the Princeton Poster Collection of the National Museum of American History.

In our daydreams, we are here. This 1912 photo provides a peek into the Smithsonian Castle's library stacks and museum displays. Today we are a network of 21 specialized research libraries that span a range of topics from aerospace to zoology. Photo from Smithsonian Archives

Turkey, yes. Tomato aspic, nope. This Thanksgiving menu from the Archives Center of the National Museum of American History details a meal shared by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps work program. This year, we at Smithsonian Libraries and Archives are grateful for you, our fans.

Happy Giving Tuesday! Support our mission of promoting new ideas through knowledge sharing, advancing scientific and cultural understanding, and in preserving America's heritage. Donate at s.si.edu/3rcXMkY

Happy Giving Tuesday! Support our mission of promoting new ideas through knowledge sharing, advancing scientific and cultural understanding, and in preserving America's heritage. Donate at s.si.edu/3rcXMkY

Thank you to our supporters who have made a Giving Tuesday gift – we couldn’t do it without you! Your donation helps continue our mission of promoting new ideas through knowledge sharing, advancing scientific and cultural understanding, and in preserving America’s heritage.

As we prepare for the holidays, sometimes only a hippopotamus will do. In the collection @smithsonianarch, a 1930s photo shows taxidermist William L. Brown holding a clay model of a hippopotamus for exhibition in the United States National Museum (now @smithsoniannmnh)

Looking for a unique holiday gift? Want to impress that book lover in your life? Just need to kill some time before Friday night plans? Stop by and visit our friends at American Art/Portrait Gallery for their Annual Book Sale - today is the last day! 🎁📚

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AWESOME JOB OPPORTUNITY Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Head Librarian, National Museum of Asian Art Library Location: Washington D.C. Salary: IS-13, $117,962 - $141,557 MORE INFO: joblist.ala.org/job/head-libra…

AWESOME JOB OPPORTUNITY Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Are you a librarian looking to reinvent your career? We are seeking a Public Relations Specialist (IS-12 $99-$128K) to develop transformative library communications, media and publications strategies. More details: trustcareers.si.edu/en/postings/9c…

Today we remember Nancy Gwinn, who served as Director of Smithsonian Institution Libraries from 1997 until her retirement as Director Emerita in 2019. Nancy brought the Libraries to a new level of recognition, expanding to include 21 branches with new services and technologies.