I am a huge fan of libraries. That doesn't seem so far off, given the satisfaction I get from helping people digitally archive their photographs, does it?
But within the stacks of a library there's a promise of treasure, adventure, excitement. The long rows of shelves hold books that keep pages bound together that contain letters. If you're lucky enough to read those letters, you can string together words, paragraphs, epic journeys. Even the physicality holds allure for me. To know that an insurmountable variety of documentation exists in a specific space makes my neck tingle.
Which is why I was completely overwhelmed to find that one of (if not THE) largest library collections in our country has been digitizing photos and other memorabilia for online access. The Library of Congress has a pretty awesome website. But it looks like they began uploading photos onto their flickr account in 2008 with a notice to readers to add any particulars, wikipedia-style. Interesting.
If you have some time, check out their pictures. I'm particularly enjoying the Lincoln sets, not only for the chance to look at some great pictures, but the tags are interesting, too!
*The above quote is from "It's a Wonderful Life." Watch the clip here.
print>pixel takes your printed pictures to the digital age. Photos sitting in boxes? Principal Kale Kim will scan in your photos for easy digital archiving. We can also design visual presentations for your special event.
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