#primarysources — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #primarysources, aggregated by home.social.
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Troy University: It Came from the Archives: The World War 2 letters of Earl and Ruth Barker.. “Kelly Reeves from the Troy University Library shares a collection of correspondence and photographs recently digitized and made available at this link: Barker Collection of WWII Letters – Troy University Archives. The collection’s 257 handwritten letters and 84 ‘V-Mails’ (all transcribed) traces […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/24/it-came-from-the-archives-the-world-war-2-letters-of-earl-and-ruth-barker-troy-university/ -
Troy University: It Came from the Archives: The World War 2 letters of Earl and Ruth Barker.. “Kelly Reeves from the Troy University Library shares a collection of correspondence and photographs recently digitized and made available at this link: Barker Collection of WWII Letters – Troy University Archives. The collection’s 257 handwritten letters and 84 ‘V-Mails’ (all transcribed) traces […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/24/it-came-from-the-archives-the-world-war-2-letters-of-earl-and-ruth-barker-troy-university/ -
Troy University: It Came from the Archives: The World War 2 letters of Earl and Ruth Barker.. “Kelly Reeves from the Troy University Library shares a collection of correspondence and photographs recently digitized and made available at this link: Barker Collection of WWII Letters – Troy University Archives. The collection’s 257 handwritten letters and 84 ‘V-Mails’ (all transcribed) traces […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/24/it-came-from-the-archives-the-world-war-2-letters-of-earl-and-ruth-barker-troy-university/ -
Troy University: It Came from the Archives: The World War 2 letters of Earl and Ruth Barker.. “Kelly Reeves from the Troy University Library shares a collection of correspondence and photographs recently digitized and made available at this link: Barker Collection of WWII Letters – Troy University Archives. The collection’s 257 handwritten letters and 84 ‘V-Mails’ (all transcribed) traces […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/24/it-came-from-the-archives-the-world-war-2-letters-of-earl-and-ruth-barker-troy-university/ -
Troy University: It Came from the Archives: The World War 2 letters of Earl and Ruth Barker.. “Kelly Reeves from the Troy University Library shares a collection of correspondence and photographs recently digitized and made available at this link: Barker Collection of WWII Letters – Troy University Archives. The collection’s 257 handwritten letters and 84 ‘V-Mails’ (all transcribed) traces […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/24/it-came-from-the-archives-the-world-war-2-letters-of-earl-and-ruth-barker-troy-university/ -
The Hill: Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier. “There are more than 300 letters in the collection launched Wednesday by the USO. The notes were written by U.S. Army private Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber to his wife, Frances, while he was serving on the frontlines in Europe between 1942 and 1945.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/14/detailing-d-day-30-cent-haircuts-and-military-life-uso-unveils-digital-collection-of-letters-from-wwii-soldier-the-hill/ -
The Hill: Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier. “There are more than 300 letters in the collection launched Wednesday by the USO. The notes were written by U.S. Army private Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber to his wife, Frances, while he was serving on the frontlines in Europe between 1942 and 1945.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/14/detailing-d-day-30-cent-haircuts-and-military-life-uso-unveils-digital-collection-of-letters-from-wwii-soldier-the-hill/ -
The Hill: Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier. “There are more than 300 letters in the collection launched Wednesday by the USO. The notes were written by U.S. Army private Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber to his wife, Frances, while he was serving on the frontlines in Europe between 1942 and 1945.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/14/detailing-d-day-30-cent-haircuts-and-military-life-uso-unveils-digital-collection-of-letters-from-wwii-soldier-the-hill/ -
The Hill: Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier. “There are more than 300 letters in the collection launched Wednesday by the USO. The notes were written by U.S. Army private Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber to his wife, Frances, while he was serving on the frontlines in Europe between 1942 and 1945.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/14/detailing-d-day-30-cent-haircuts-and-military-life-uso-unveils-digital-collection-of-letters-from-wwii-soldier-the-hill/ -
The Hill: Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier. “There are more than 300 letters in the collection launched Wednesday by the USO. The notes were written by U.S. Army private Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber to his wife, Frances, while he was serving on the frontlines in Europe between 1942 and 1945.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/05/14/detailing-d-day-30-cent-haircuts-and-military-life-uso-unveils-digital-collection-of-letters-from-wwii-soldier-the-hill/ -
Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Suetonius is a great source! Just keep a pinch of salt handy.
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Ms. Magazine: A Public Syllabus on Feminist Resistance Across U.S. History: Books, Films, Archives and Tools to Rethink America’s Origins. “The multimedia syllabus curated below spans the Revolutionary era and the long afterlife of feminist resistance—from the 19th century to the present. It includes works by series authors, books and articles, podcasts, films and television, primary-source […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/17/a-public-syllabus-on-feminist-resistance-across-u-s-history-books-films-archives-and-tools-to-rethink-americas-origins-ms-magazine/ -
Ms. Magazine: A Public Syllabus on Feminist Resistance Across U.S. History: Books, Films, Archives and Tools to Rethink America’s Origins. “The multimedia syllabus curated below spans the Revolutionary era and the long afterlife of feminist resistance—from the 19th century to the present. It includes works by series authors, books and articles, podcasts, films and television, primary-source […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/17/a-public-syllabus-on-feminist-resistance-across-u-s-history-books-films-archives-and-tools-to-rethink-americas-origins-ms-magazine/ -
Ms. Magazine: A Public Syllabus on Feminist Resistance Across U.S. History: Books, Films, Archives and Tools to Rethink America’s Origins. “The multimedia syllabus curated below spans the Revolutionary era and the long afterlife of feminist resistance—from the 19th century to the present. It includes works by series authors, books and articles, podcasts, films and television, primary-source […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/17/a-public-syllabus-on-feminist-resistance-across-u-s-history-books-films-archives-and-tools-to-rethink-americas-origins-ms-magazine/ -
Ms. Magazine: A Public Syllabus on Feminist Resistance Across U.S. History: Books, Films, Archives and Tools to Rethink America’s Origins. “The multimedia syllabus curated below spans the Revolutionary era and the long afterlife of feminist resistance—from the 19th century to the present. It includes works by series authors, books and articles, podcasts, films and television, primary-source […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/17/a-public-syllabus-on-feminist-resistance-across-u-s-history-books-films-archives-and-tools-to-rethink-americas-origins-ms-magazine/ -
Ms. Magazine: A Public Syllabus on Feminist Resistance Across U.S. History: Books, Films, Archives and Tools to Rethink America’s Origins. “The multimedia syllabus curated below spans the Revolutionary era and the long afterlife of feminist resistance—from the 19th century to the present. It includes works by series authors, books and articles, podcasts, films and television, primary-source […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/17/a-public-syllabus-on-feminist-resistance-across-u-s-history-books-films-archives-and-tools-to-rethink-americas-origins-ms-magazine/ -
State of Hawaii: DAGS Receives Rare, Important War History Artifacts. “The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Educations Center, also known as Club 100, on Friday donated a packet of correspondence to the DAGS division Hawaiʻi State Archives…. There are 111 of these so-called Turner Letters written between 1944 and 1945. They spell out in great detail the conditions of the war, the impact […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/11/state-of-hawaii-dags-receives-rare-important-war-history-artifacts/ -
State of Hawaii: DAGS Receives Rare, Important War History Artifacts. “The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Educations Center, also known as Club 100, on Friday donated a packet of correspondence to the DAGS division Hawaiʻi State Archives…. There are 111 of these so-called Turner Letters written between 1944 and 1945. They spell out in great detail the conditions of the war, the impact […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/11/state-of-hawaii-dags-receives-rare-important-war-history-artifacts/ -
State of Hawaii: DAGS Receives Rare, Important War History Artifacts. “The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Educations Center, also known as Club 100, on Friday donated a packet of correspondence to the DAGS division Hawaiʻi State Archives…. There are 111 of these so-called Turner Letters written between 1944 and 1945. They spell out in great detail the conditions of the war, the impact […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/11/state-of-hawaii-dags-receives-rare-important-war-history-artifacts/ -
State of Hawaii: DAGS Receives Rare, Important War History Artifacts. “The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Educations Center, also known as Club 100, on Friday donated a packet of correspondence to the DAGS division Hawaiʻi State Archives…. There are 111 of these so-called Turner Letters written between 1944 and 1945. They spell out in great detail the conditions of the war, the impact […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/11/state-of-hawaii-dags-receives-rare-important-war-history-artifacts/ -
State of Hawaii: DAGS Receives Rare, Important War History Artifacts. “The 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Educations Center, also known as Club 100, on Friday donated a packet of correspondence to the DAGS division Hawaiʻi State Archives…. There are 111 of these so-called Turner Letters written between 1944 and 1945. They spell out in great detail the conditions of the war, the impact […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/11/state-of-hawaii-dags-receives-rare-important-war-history-artifacts/ -
Library of Congress: Resources for African American History Month: Primary Source Sets. “During the month of February, Teaching with the Library will spotlight different resources that support teaching and learning about the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This post highlights several primary source sets that teachers may want to incorporate into […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/19/library-of-congress-resources-for-african-american-history-month-primary-source-sets/ -
Library of Congress: Resources for African American History Month: Primary Source Sets. “During the month of February, Teaching with the Library will spotlight different resources that support teaching and learning about the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This post highlights several primary source sets that teachers may want to incorporate into […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/19/library-of-congress-resources-for-african-american-history-month-primary-source-sets/ -
Library of Congress: Resources for African American History Month: Primary Source Sets. “During the month of February, Teaching with the Library will spotlight different resources that support teaching and learning about the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This post highlights several primary source sets that teachers may want to incorporate into […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/19/library-of-congress-resources-for-african-american-history-month-primary-source-sets/ -
Library of Congress: Resources for African American History Month: Primary Source Sets. “During the month of February, Teaching with the Library will spotlight different resources that support teaching and learning about the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This post highlights several primary source sets that teachers may want to incorporate into […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/19/library-of-congress-resources-for-african-american-history-month-primary-source-sets/ -
Library of Congress: Resources for African American History Month: Primary Source Sets. “During the month of February, Teaching with the Library will spotlight different resources that support teaching and learning about the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This post highlights several primary source sets that teachers may want to incorporate into […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/19/library-of-congress-resources-for-african-american-history-month-primary-source-sets/ -
Search Engine Land: Google launches more visible links in AI Overviews and AI Mode. “Google is rolling out new, more visible links within AI Overviews and AI Mode. These new link cards appear in a pop-up window when you hover over them on desktop. They also show more prominent details about the website.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/18/search-engine-land-google-launches-more-visible-links-in-ai-overviews-and-ai-mode/ -
Search Engine Land: Google launches more visible links in AI Overviews and AI Mode. “Google is rolling out new, more visible links within AI Overviews and AI Mode. These new link cards appear in a pop-up window when you hover over them on desktop. They also show more prominent details about the website.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/18/search-engine-land-google-launches-more-visible-links-in-ai-overviews-and-ai-mode/ -
Search Engine Land: Google launches more visible links in AI Overviews and AI Mode. “Google is rolling out new, more visible links within AI Overviews and AI Mode. These new link cards appear in a pop-up window when you hover over them on desktop. They also show more prominent details about the website.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/18/search-engine-land-google-launches-more-visible-links-in-ai-overviews-and-ai-mode/ -
Search Engine Land: Google launches more visible links in AI Overviews and AI Mode. “Google is rolling out new, more visible links within AI Overviews and AI Mode. These new link cards appear in a pop-up window when you hover over them on desktop. They also show more prominent details about the website.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/18/search-engine-land-google-launches-more-visible-links-in-ai-overviews-and-ai-mode/ -
you go on and off for years to improve your reading skills of #Kurrent / #Sütterlin, even trying to adopt the latter as your "secret" handwriting and then: first comes #AI and seems to make all of it redundant as #HTR improves incredibly; then you go to an exhibition at #DHMBerlin and discover that to read #OttovonBismarck (or his secretary) it was all useless in the first place as he seems to have written in a nice, simple #Lateinschrift
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you go on and off for years to improve your reading skills of #Kurrent / #Sütterlin, even trying to adopt the latter as your "secret" handwriting and then: first comes #AI and seems to make all of it redundant as #HTR improves incredibly; then you go to an exhibition at #DHMBerlin and discover that to read #OttovonBismarck (or his secretary) it was all useless in the first place as he seems to have written in a nice, simple #Lateinschrift
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you go on and off for years to improve your reading skills of #Kurrent / #Sütterlin, even trying to adopt the latter as your "secret" handwriting and then: first comes #AI and seems to make all of it redundant as #HTR improves incredibly; then you go to an exhibition at #DHMBerlin and discover that to read #OttovonBismarck (or his secretary) it was all useless in the first place as he seems to have written in a nice, simple #Lateinschrift
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you go on and off for years to improve your reading skills of #Kurrent / #Sütterlin, even trying to adopt the latter as your "secret" handwriting and then: first comes #AI and seems to make all of it redundant as #HTR improves incredibly; then you go to an exhibition at #DHMBerlin and discover that to read #OttovonBismarck (or his secretary) it was all useless in the first place as he seems to have written in a nice, simple #Lateinschrift
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Lafayette College: Largest known collection of Lafayette/Washington letters now available digitally . “After years of meticulous work, Special Collections & College Archives has completed the digitization of 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington between 1777 and 1792, one of the most important quill-pal relationships from early America. The digital collection can […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/09/lafayette-college-largest-known-collection-of-lafayette-washington-letters-now-available-digitally/ -
Lafayette College: Largest known collection of Lafayette/Washington letters now available digitally . “After years of meticulous work, Special Collections & College Archives has completed the digitization of 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington between 1777 and 1792, one of the most important quill-pal relationships from early America. The digital collection can […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/09/lafayette-college-largest-known-collection-of-lafayette-washington-letters-now-available-digitally/ -
Lafayette College: Largest known collection of Lafayette/Washington letters now available digitally . “After years of meticulous work, Special Collections & College Archives has completed the digitization of 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington between 1777 and 1792, one of the most important quill-pal relationships from early America. The digital collection can […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/09/lafayette-college-largest-known-collection-of-lafayette-washington-letters-now-available-digitally/ -
Lafayette College: Largest known collection of Lafayette/Washington letters now available digitally . “After years of meticulous work, Special Collections & College Archives has completed the digitization of 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington between 1777 and 1792, one of the most important quill-pal relationships from early America. The digital collection can […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/09/lafayette-college-largest-known-collection-of-lafayette-washington-letters-now-available-digitally/ -
Lafayette College: Largest known collection of Lafayette/Washington letters now available digitally . “After years of meticulous work, Special Collections & College Archives has completed the digitization of 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington between 1777 and 1792, one of the most important quill-pal relationships from early America. The digital collection can […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/09/lafayette-college-largest-known-collection-of-lafayette-washington-letters-now-available-digitally/ -
University of Virginia: Gamechanger: Can AI accurately transcribe primary source documents?. “Transcribing primary source documents is time-consuming and requires expertise in deciphering handwriting, recognizing antiquated spelling and abbreviations, and understanding obsolete punctuation, letters, and symbols. Equally important is having a grasp of the historical context of the document being […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/08/gamechanger-can-ai-accurately-transcribe-primary-source-documents-university-of-virginia/ -
University of Virginia: Gamechanger: Can AI accurately transcribe primary source documents?. “Transcribing primary source documents is time-consuming and requires expertise in deciphering handwriting, recognizing antiquated spelling and abbreviations, and understanding obsolete punctuation, letters, and symbols. Equally important is having a grasp of the historical context of the document being […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/08/gamechanger-can-ai-accurately-transcribe-primary-source-documents-university-of-virginia/