View Library of Congress Photos on flickr
January 18, 2008
The Library of Congress apparently has a flickr account. They know how to use it, too – they’ve added a few thousand photos onto the interweb for your perusal (they must have shelled out for the pro account). This isn’t a static collection, either. The Library welcomes any tags and comments you have, and you ought to encourage your students to take them up on the offer.
You can find loads of historical photos, including the 1930s-1940s in Color–funny, I’d always thought they couldn’t afford color in those days because of the depression.
The collection will give your students a glimpse of fascinating bits of American history. Check out war photos, news pictures, shots of baseballers, plus lots of images of regular folks living their lives. You can easily lose an hour trolling through the pictures, and will probably keep you busy at least until the Library of Congress sets up its Facebook page. -BILL FERRIS
The Library of Congress on flickr
