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Primary Source Spotlight: Astronomy
November 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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Today in History: Harvard University
September 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today in History–September 14–the Library of Congress features Harvard University, named in honor of its first benefactor, John Harvard, who died on this day in 1638. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources related to this venerable institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard images Harvard sheet music Harvard songs (audio recordings) Harvard books, reports & other texts U.S. legislation … [Read more...]
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