Daily Archives: April 3, 2014

Daily What?! The NYPL Has George Washington’s 1757 Recipe for Beer | Untapped Cities

Posted on April 3, 2014 by newyorklibraryclub1885

We just came across this find at the New York Public Library Manuscripts and Archives Division. It’s George Washington’s “Recipe for Small Beer” from his 1757 notebook. Read more…   Related articles Mine, mine, mine! Marking Medieval Manuscripts, Then and Now … Continue reading →

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Harvard discovers three of its library books are bound in human flesh | Roadtrippers

Posted on April 3, 2014 by newyorklibraryclub1885

31 March, 2014 Greg Newkirk There’s something undeniably creepy about big, expansive libraries. The hushed whispers, the almost artificial quiet, and the smell of dusty tomes combine to create a surreal experience. But when it comes to creepy libraries, Harvard … Continue reading →

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