Origins of American Animation, 1900-1921

Origins of American Animation, 1900-1921 [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/oahtml/oahome.html] - The development of early American animation is represented by this collection of 21 animated films and 2 fragments, which spans the years 1900 to 1921. The films include clay, puppet, and cut-out animation, as well as pen drawings. They point to a connection between newspaper comic strips and early animated films, as represented by Keeping Up With the Joneses, Krazy Kat, and The Katzenjammer Kids. As well as showing the development of animation, these films also reveal the social attitudes of early twentieth-century America. [Description provided by the website] [Image: Thanks to Disney Enterprises, Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/cartoonamerica/images/ca095-12837v.jpg]

ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive

ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive [http://www.animationarchive.org/index.html] - ASIFA-Hollywood is the Los Angeles chapter of The International Animated Film Society. The International Animated Film Society: ASIFA-Hollywood has embarked on an ambitious project to expand the offerings of the current ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Center in Burbank to include a virtual archive, museum, library and research facility for the benefit of the animation community, students and general public. [Description provided by website] [Image: ASIFA Logo http://www.awn.com/asifa_hollywood/images/2inlogo.gif]

British Film Institute: Interviews

British Film Institute: Interviews [http://www.bfi.org.uk/features/interviews/ ] - The British Film Institute treats the art of filmmaking with both reverence and irreverence and their public forums and interview series are well-regarded by members of the public and dedicated cineastes alike. They have done a nice job of offering up some of their choicest interviews on this site, and visitors can view interview transcripts dating back to 2001 here. The interviews are arranged alphabetically, and they include conversations with such luminaries as John Boorman, Robert Altman, Ben Kingsley, and Satyajit Ray. There are a few welcome surprises here, such as a lively interview with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller (known for their witty way around early rock and roll songs) and Tom Baker of "Dr. Who" fame. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/ [Image: http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2007/summer/images/technology-edison-m.jpg]

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum [http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/ ] - Administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum was opened in 1986. For the benefit of researchers and others who cannot make it to Atlanta, this website provides access to some of the speeches and letters of President Carter, along with biographical information about members of the Carter family. First-time visitors will want to start at the "Documents and Photographs" section. Here, they can look over a special exhibit on the Camp David Accords, read oral history transcripts from members of Carter's cabinet, and peruse Carter's official diary from his time in office. Scholars and those wishing to visit and make use of the library's collections should look over the library information section, which contains details on how to begin searching the collection, and a link for visitors to ask questions online. Rounding out the site is a virtual tour of the museum and library. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/ [Photo: http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/election04/image/carter.jpg]

Plant Information Online

Plant Information Online [https://plantinfo.umn.edu/arboretum/default.asp ] - Produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries, Plant Information Online is intended for just about anyone with a green thumb, or those who want to get their thumbs a bit greener. Visitors to this fine database will find details on over 134,000 wild and cultivated plants, along with information on over 2200 North American retail and wholesale seed and nursery firms. From the homepage, visitors can search the plant database by scientific or common name, and they can also take a look at the search tips for a bit more guidance. Additionally, the site also contains links to selected websites that feature both images and more detailed regional data on thousands of plants. After locating plants of interest, some visitors may wish to browse through the nursery database for tips on locating the closest place for geraniums, hydrangeas, and other such forms of vegetation. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/ [Photo: http://z.about.com/d/landscaping/1/0/G/A/orangy_poison_ivy_leaf.jpg]

Latin American Pamphlet Digital Collection

Harvard's Widener Library is the repository of many scarce and unique Latin American pamphlets published during the 19th and the early 20th centuries. One of the few institutions to have consistently collected Latin American pamphlets, Harvard has benefited from collections formed by Luis Montt (Chile), Nicolás Acosta (Bolivia), Manuel Segundo Sánchez (Venezuela), José Augusto Escoto (Cuba), Blas Garay (Paraguay), Charles Sumner, John B. Stetson and others. Chile, Cuba, Bolivia and Mexico are the countries most heavily represented in this collection.

These pamphlets are valuable primary resources for students and researchers working on Latin American history. They document the emergence of the Latin American colonies as independent states, and illuminate many aspects of their populations' social and cultural life. Many pamphlets are devoted to boundary disputes, territorial expansion, the description of unexplored territories and the relationship between Church and State.

This collection of more than 5,000 titles was largely uncataloged and virtually inaccessible to researchers until a cataloging and digitization project was initiated in 2002. The Latin American Pamphlet Digital Collection contains catalog records with links to page images of the digitized pamphlets. As additional pamphlets are cataloged and digitized they will be added to this Collection. [Description provided by LAPDC] [Photo: http://www.loc.gov/rr/asian/guide/images/0070-th.jpg]

The Oscar Wilde Collection

The Oscar Wilde Collection [http://www.oscarwildecollection.com/ ] - Added after its initial publication, the preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray allowed Oscar Wilde to directly address some of the initial criticism of his rather controversial novel. Perhaps one of the most well-known epigrams offered in that statement is "There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all." Visitors to this site can read this preface (and the complete novel), along with many other works by Wilde. These works include "The Happy Prince and Other Stories", "A House of Pomegranates", and plays like "An Ideal Husband" and "The Importance of Being Earnest". Of course, visitors should not overlook his masterful poem, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol". >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/ [Photo: http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/imagesoscar-wilde-2-small.jpg]

College Algebra Online Tutorials

College Algebra Online Tutorials [http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/col_algebra/index.htm ] - The introduction to this site remarks, "If you need help in college algebra, you have come to the right place." Their statement is accurate, as the staff members at the West Texas A&M University's Virtual Math Lab have done a fine job creating a series of online algebra tutorials for students and anyone else who might be returning to the world of algebra. First-time visitors should look at their online guide to the tutorials to learn how their tutorials are organized. After that, they should feel free to browse through any of the 59 tutorials offered here. Each tutorial contains information about learning objectives, full explanations, and numerous examples of how to correctly solve problems. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Mark Twain Project

Mark Twain Project [http://www.marktwainproject.org/ ] - Mark Twain knew plenty about crafting a great narrative, but things like metadata encoding and primary user functionality were a bit before his time. Fortunately, all of these important tools of modern digital archive work and information science are put to their best use within this very comprehensive site. Dedicated to providing access to more than four decades' worth of archival research by editors at the Mark Twain Project, this site provides access to thousands of his letters and other writings. The ultimate goal of the Project is to produce a digital critical edition, fully annotated, of everything Twain wrote. It's a very ambitious goal, and one that draws on the collaborative strengths of the California Digital Library, the University of California Press, and The Bancroft Project. What is equally impressive is the Project's user guide, which walks users through all of the many search options available to them. Additionally, visitors can also use the "My Citations" option to automatically generate standardized citations for future reference. Over the coming months and years, additional works will be added to the archive, including "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "Roughing It". >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Latin American Travelogues

Latin American Travelogues [http://dl.lib.brown.edu/travelogues/ ] - The John Hay Library at Brown University has an impressive array of collections related to Latin America and the Caribbean. These collections include the Schirmer Collection on Anti-Imperialism and the Paul R. Dupee Mexican History Collection. Recently, Professor James Green and Patricia Figueroa, the librarian and subject specialist for Iberia and Latin America worked together to create this compelling digital library of Latin American travel accounts which span the 16th through 19th centuries. Visitors can browse through these accounts at their leisure, and they will find everything from Louis Aggasiz's "A Journey in Brazil" to Johann Baptist von Spix's "Travels in Brazil in the Years 1817-1820". Additionally, visitors can also read some rather thoughtful essays offered by Professor Green's students that draw on these travel narratives for academic inspiration and contemplation. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Royal Historical Society Bibliography

Royal Historical Society Bibliography [http://www.rhs.ac.uk/bibl/bibwel.asp ] - Keeping up with historical writings on Britain and Ireland can be a difficult matter. After all, the two nations have several thousand years of this type of written material, dating back to the Roman period. While those who work in British or Irish history may already know about this fine resource, others will be delighted to learn about the online Royal Historical Society bibliography website. Hosted by the Institute of Historical Research at the University of London, this online bibliography contains over 430,000 entries and the archive draws on hundreds of sources, including the British National Bibliography and the well-regarded "inside" article database. First-time visitors can start their search by indicating which area of the database they wish to start and then move to create a more detailed search that fits their specific needs. Overall, it's a formidable resource and one that covers everything from steel production in Sheffield to the life of Disraeli. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/

The Camden 28

The Camden 28 [http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2007/camden28/index.html]
While some may have heard of the Secaucus 7, fewer still may be aware of the Camden 28. In the summer of 1971, a group of antiwar activists had been arrested in Camden, New Jersey as they attempted to break in and vandalize a local draft board office. Their number included four Catholic priests and other religious leaders, and they soon became known as the "Camden 28". This POV film from PBS takes a look into the events of that fateful summer and also reports on the lives of these activists today. Visitors to the site can watch a trailer for the documentary, read an interview with the film's creator, Anthony Giacchino, and learn more about the process of making the film. Visitors should also browse on over to the "Resources" area, here they can watch extended interviews and additional scenes from the film and also listen to a podcast. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/ [IMAGE: http://www.comdsd.org/images/draft_card_web.jpg]

The Pew Global Attitudes Project: 2007 Report

The Pew Global Attitudes Project: 2007 Report [http://pewglobal.org/reports/pdf/258.pdf ] - What does the world think about globalization and its many manifestations, economic or otherwise? Asking such a question is akin to opening up hundreds of cans of worms simultaneously, but the Pew Global Attitudes Project isn't afraid of taking on this topic. The latest Pew Global Attitudes survey of more than 45,000 people around the globe asked participants what they thought about economic globalization and its effect on their own country and others around the world. The survey also asked participants to offer their views on immigration, social issues, and various aspects of technology. The report was released on October 4, 2007, and visitors can read the entire document here, or they can also view some of the summary findings via the Pew Global Attitudes Project homepage. >From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/

Arizona-Sonora Documents Online

Arizona-Sonora Documents Online [http://content.library.arizona.edu/collections/asdo/] - Arizona-Sonora Documents Online provides web access to digital images of archival collections relating to Sonora, Mexico that are located at three Arizona repositories: the University of Arizona Library Special Collections; the Arizona Historical Society-Tucson; and the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records. The collections date from the 19th and early 20th centuries. They cover a broad range of topics, including ranching, mining, land grants, anti-Chinese movements, crime on the border, and governmental issues. The project was funded by a grant to the University of Arizona Library from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. [Description provided by ASDO)