Lee Bevilacqua shared in her oral history, “Well…went into war, I felt that I should contribute something. So, I decided to join the Marine Corps. It seemed like a smaller unit. That’s why I joined it. And I worked with…in Quantico with the commandant there, doing various jobs. One of my last jobs I liked… Read More Oral History
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 “Forms in Space,” 1985, by Roy #Lichtenstein at the @philamuseum. Geography: Made in United States, North and Central America Date: 1985 Medium: Color screenprint Dimensions: Image: 31 1/8 × 42 1/2 inches (79.1 × 108 cm) Sheet: 35 3/4 x 52 inches (90.8 x 132.1 cm) Curatorial Department: Prints, Drawings,… Read More 4th of July
Happy First Day of Summer! We are excited for our weekend plans. 🏖🌞 #summer #1stdayofsummer #CA #California #SoCal #NewportBeach #beach #ocean #sand #illustration#design #spf #sun #towel #Pacific #sunny #sea #shell
Mission San Juan Capistrano offers a glimpse into California’s past. This historic site is a distinctive destination and is protected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It “was first founded by Father Lasuen, on October 30th. But just a few weeks after the party of padres and soldiers arrived, they received word of the revolt… Read More Mission San Juan Capistrano
We celebrate International Archives Day to recognize collections and archivists that manage these records. The theme of the International Council on Archives Conference 2018 is “Archives: Governance, Memory and Heritage” which will take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon from November 26-28, 2018. Share your participation on social media with @ICArchiv using hashtag #IAD18. Register for the AchivesSpace SoCal Regional Forum on June… Read More International Archives Day
Oskar Fischinger: Paintings from the Permanent Collection at Laguna Art Museum May 31 – June 17, 2018 “The German-born Oskar Fischinger (1900-1967) was an abstract artist working in both painting and film. Based in Berlin from 1927, he was acclaimed for his technically innovative art films, in which he animated forms and colors and synchronized… Read More Oskar Fischinger
It’s incredible listening to a 90 year old share her life #story. Joan has experienced 70 years of #marriage to a man who has an uncanny resemblance to Clark Gable. Her oral history explains her experiences as an Orange County resident and transformations of the community. These memories are archived and help us understand the… Read More Oral History
Remembering those who served. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #veterans #Army #AirForce #Marines #Navy #CoastGuard #soldiers #CA #USA #America #WWII #history
The Mapel Orientation Gallery has a fantastic film on loop that details the Huntington story. You’ll be greeted by friendly docents and staff who will answer any questions about the site. We recommend you plan on visiting the site for at least several hours to see the spectacular galleries and gardens. The Rose Garden is… Read More Huntington Library & Gardens
Happy Mother’s Day! We celebrate your love and enduring support. You are remarkable! “Touched to the heart, Mrs. March could only stretch out her arms, as if to gather children and grandchildren to herself, and say, with face and voice full of motherly love, gratitude, and humility–‘Oh, my girls, however long you may live, I… Read More Little Women
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