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50th Anniversary of The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Posted: July 02, 2014

July 2, 2014, marks the 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964 becoming law after a 289-to-125 vote by the House of Representatives. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.…

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The Savannah Historic Newspapers Archive now available in GALILEO

Posted: June 12, 2014

The Savannah Historic Newspapers Archive, which includes online access to three newspaper titles published in Savannah from 1809 to 1880, is now available at http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=savn or through the GALILEO website. An…

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Vienna Progress added to South Georgia Historic Newspaper Archive

Posted: May 28, 2014

The addition of the Vienna Progress to the South Georgia Historic Newspapers Archive brings the total number of newspapers in this resource to seventeen newspaper titles in ten south Georgia cities from 1845 to 1922. This resources is available at…

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Lives Changed and Your Community Changed

Posted: April 18, 2014

Looking at resources that show your community through the years is fun, but a study of local history also broadens an understanding of the people, the culture, and the issues you encounter every day. For exploring Georgia communities, GALILEO and…

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Find Out About the Ten Most Challenged Books in 2013 in GALILEO

Posted: April 18, 2014

As a part of National Library Week, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom has released the “Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2013” list. Read about these books in NoveList, Novelist K-8, or Literary…