NAGPRA and the Repatriation of Artifacts For Native American Heritage Month, we have an interesting history lesson from Ms. Yarborough: “This November will mark the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). … Continued
October is American Archives Month, a time set aside to raise public awareness about the importance of historic documents and records. Archives preserve and maintain records of enduring value, providing firsthand information about the past and ensuring that future generations … Continued
Ms. Yarborough joins us this week for an Hispanic Heritage Month history lesson: “Thinking back to last year’s HUM III unit on Civil Rights, the Spanish IV and V project on the Braceros Program, the Physics First focus on environmental … Continued
This week we said farewell to Jane Goodall – scientist, activist, and environmental steward. Her years of research helped us better understand our connection to the animal world. She spent her life speaking out on behalf of animals, and in … Continued
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 – October 15. It is a month that honors the rich culture, stories, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. At the library, we are also celebrating the rich literary heritage of authors from Spain, … Continued