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@Healingvirtues1 Hi @Healingvirtues1, the items on Calisphere are contributed by cultural heritage organizations in CA. If you're interested in using a photo, please feel free to contact the org that has made the digital version available. Some more info about use here: calisphere.org/terms/

Tough heatwave due to the combo of closed public indoor spaces & smoky outdoors, but it may finally be time to try out some 18th century drink recipes--better get started, 116 to go! (We may start with #47 Cinamon Water.) Courtesy @ClarkLibUCLA Item URL calisphere.org/item/ark:/2119…

In 1869, only Wyo. gave votes to women. Over 50 years would pass before the 19th amendment gave votes to women in all states, 1920. This poster from 1917 shows the decades long progress towards suffrage. #WomensVote100 #OnThisDay Courtesy: @HooverArchives calisphere.org/item/826f83c79…

How was mail sorted before automatic processing and optical character recognition became widely available? This image from 1951 shows mail staff reading addresses and sorting mail by hand, at the Los Angeles sorting warehouse. Image courtesy: @UCLALSC calisphere.org/item/ark:/2119…

Shelter at home has us reminiscing of those afternoon tea parties among a congregation of alligators... wait, what? Photo courtesy: @laplphotos See item record for further details: calisphere.org/item/ec864a3a6…

“Building a National Finding Aid Network”: collaborative research and development initiative receives IMLS funding support dlvr.it/RcYJJ2

Updates from Calisphere and OAC: our July newsletter is here! mailchi.mp/d8361acbb16d/w… Want this in your inbox? Find the "Subscribe" button on the upper-left corner of the newsletter.

“They Were Really Us”: The UCSF Community’s Early Response to AIDS — A New Exhibition on Calisphere dlvr.it/Rb532M

This photo from the 1930s shows Mount Rushmore under construction. Portraits were carved into the face of this granite mountain, which the Lakota people originally called “The Six Grandfathers.” Image courtesy @USCdiglib calisphere.org/item/0998176c3…

This handwritten bill of sale (receipt) shows evidence of a transaction for Ginney, a 27 year old woman & her youngest daughter Carroline. In 1822, they were “bargained” & sold for $400 in Virginia. Image courtesy @csunorthridge @OviattLibrary. #juneteenth calisphere.org/item/1aa2e6c1b…

This handmade DIY zine reflects on trans positivity, transphobia, identity definitions & beauty standards. Thumb through the pgs “Transexuality Beauty & Love: The Beautiful Life of a Transgender Person in Love” from Chapman University's FeministZineArchive calisphere.org/item/696aba7cd…

In this photograph, Tanya holds up a picture of her brother. This photo is from 1989. Image courtesy of @laplphotos calisphere.org/item/77ae6ff4b…

Photo from a civil rights demonstration in Los Angeles, CA on June 24, 1963. Courtesy of @LAPublicLibrary @laplphotos. calisphere.org/item/c95a46396…

Thrilled to work with @SBHistoryMuseum to publish nearly 500 digital images on Calisphere! Lots to discover: calisphere.org/institution/34…

@NatlParkService are closed to visitors, but we can still celebrate #NationalParkWeek from home! Calisphere has thousands of historic photos, art & more that feature our amazing parks. #parkathome This 1907 @YosemiteNPS photo is courtesy of @CAStateLibrary calisphere.org/item/62456d8f8…

Just over 100 years ago, in our home state of CA during the 1918 flu pandemic: This photograph shows how public gathering spaces, such as the Oakland Municipal Auditorium, were used as temporary hospital spaces. Photo courtesy @oaklibrary calisphere.org/item/ark:/1303…

Calling all shelter-at-home sleuths: Please examine this circa 1920s photo, and help us determine whether this cat has natural mask-like features, or is wearing a mask as a precaution to the 1918 flu pandemic. Photo courtesy: Dublin Heritage Park & Museums calisphere.org/item/ark:/1303…

Practicing social distancing, but also have research project deadlines coming up? Calisphere is here to help with primary sources from your libraries, archives, and museums across California. Discover over 1.7 million items on calisphere.org!

It's Presidents' Day! Which is a great reminder to check your voter registration because every vote counts. Photo courtesy: @laplphotos calisphere.org/item/c77c0d370…

Need to make a last minute card? We can help! There are tons of inspired pics to choose from on Calisphere. Try a search for "hearts" to get started. (We've even got you covered with "valentine," "chocolate," and "cats.") calisphere.org/item/ark:/1303… Photo courtesy: @santacruzpublic