Free-to-Use Photos from the Library of Congress

Thanks again to WHSLA member and guest blogger Liz Suelzer for this post!

Looking for free-to-use images to jazz up your PowerPoint? Look no further than the Library of Congress.  New photos are continually added to their collections, including this new shot of Brünnhilde, who is one of the most beloved cats featured in LoC’s image gallery.

Check out the free-to-use image gallery: Free to Use and Reuse Sets  |  Library of Congress (loc.gov)

Source: https://twitter.com/librarycongress/status/1610335276085248002

https://twitter.com/librarycongress/status/1610335276085248002/photo/2

Annie's note:  Alas, even the LoC can offer no further explanation of who dressed this cat like a Valkyrie or why.  But I still love that people were this dedicated to dressing cats in silly costumes long before the Internet came along.

Library of Congress National Recording Registry 2022

Every year, the Library of Congress archives 25 sound recordings to its National Recording Registry.  On the eve of Opening Day here in Milwaukee, we've learned that this year's list includes WSB-Atlanta's coverage of Hank Aaron's 715th home run (breaking the previous home run record of 714 set by Babe Ruth)!

Check out the full 2022 list of inductees provided by Wisconsin Public Radio.

From https://www.history.com/news/when-hank-aaron-passed-the-babe-40-years-ago

Everday Mysteries from the Library of Congress: Sweet potatoes vs. Yams

I recently stumbled across a page called Everyday Mysteries from the Library of Congress. These "fun science facts" from LOC are crowd-sourced and answered by librarians at LOC's Science Reference Services. 

An especially appropriate post is now out: it answers the time-honored Thanksgiving question... what is the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?

https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/images/photos/nov00/k9231-1/