The US 2009 Federal Tax Forms should be available at Maag Library during the week of February 08 and the 2009 Ohio Tax forms will be available in Early March. For up to date tax forms and information you can always consult http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html for Federal Forms and http://www.tax.ohio.gov for Ohio Tax Form.
The Melnick Museum has digitized a recording of a March of Dimes fund raising drive from 1952. The drive was held to replenish funds after a recent polio epidemic. During the 20 minute radio program, the announcer Mr. Caldwell interviews three families who were affected by polio…click here to continue reading and to listen to the mp3 recording.
Need to know where to find archival materials fast but do not where to look? Click here to view all of our finding aids in HTML or PDF formats.
Ever wondered what is an archives, or what archivists do? Click here to see these answers and other useful tidbits.
Click on the following link to see the all new Rose Melnick Museum website!
Looking for something different?
Stop in the Microform Center on Maag’s third level to view bird’s eye maps of Youngstown from 1870 and 1882. Examine how the city more than doubled in size as steel mills grew along the Mahoning River where the Covelli Center now stands. Artists in the late 19th century literally walked down the streets of American cities and sketched individual structures to create these fascinating portraits of imaginary aerial views.
Youngstown’s 1870 map may be purchased for only $6.00 at the circulation desk on Maag’s main level. Measuring 18 by 22 inches in size, it is suitable for framing and would make an unusual gift for a special someone.
Everyone remembers getting a toy stethoscope for Christmas and pretending to be a doctor but we probably never knew the origins of this ubiquitous medical tool. Cassandra Nespor takes us on a brief historical tour of such a well known object. Click here
It has been said that the ability to perpetuate myths is one of the most powerful cultural catalysts…read on.
Maag Library will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 26, 27 and 28, 2009. Maag will be open on Sunday November 29 from 1-9PM.
ReserveSpace@Maag is now available.
We like to think that we know everything about certain events but once again evidence arises to change our view on previous known “facts.” Continue reading.