New Reference Book: The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars
The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars edited by Spencer C. Tucker, ABC-CLIO, 2010. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973.928 T79M A 5-volume set focusing on U.S. involvement and engagement in conflicts in the Middle East. Entry Examples: Aircraft, Reconnaissance … Continued
December 21, 1925
Pajama party: In the first few days after examinations it was not an unusual sight to see someone in the afternoon wandering around the Upper School in pyjamas [sic]. To sleep all afternoon, and rise only in time for afternoon … Continued
In Celebration of Cricket eBook Now Available
A new eBook is available from the St. Paul’s School Archives eBook collection: In Celebration of Cricket: From School Sport to Celebrated Tradition is available in ePub format for download and viewing on your iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices … Continued
New Reference Book: Lend Me Your Ears: Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations
Lend Me Your Ears: Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations edited by Anthony Jay, Oxford University Press, 4th edition, 2010. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 808.88 Ox2P A compendium of politically-related quotes. Examples: Joan Baez – “The only thing that’s … Continued
April 5, 1920
Winter wonderland: One of the most familiar sights of the winter has been the big, four-horse sleigh which has transported the children of the neighborhood to school in Concord…Those whose memories go back to the dark ages of St. Paul’s … Continued