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Celebrate Astronomy with Special Collections!

2009 is being commemorated worldwide as The International Year of Astronomy. This year marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s telescope, and activities to celebrate the history and impact of astronomy and science are taking place on the local, national, and international levels. Here at L. Tom Perry Special Collections, we will celebrate the International Year …

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Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln, 1809-2009

Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln are both in the news this week, since today marks the 200th anniversary of both men’s births.  Television and radio stations, newspapers, magazines, and museums are all offering the chance to learn more about Darwin, Lincoln, and their legacies.  But did you know that you can study Darwin and Lincoln …

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