Spinner, Stephanie
Summary: Profiles the life and accomplishments of Clara Barton, a teacher who organized efforts to bring nursing care to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and who went on to become the founder of the American Red Cross.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BASKET BARTONSummary: The feature-length documentary reveals the fascinating, far-reaching impact and appeal of the show with a compelling blend of rare footage, historical images, and behind-the-scenes stories while also exploring the dramatic talents of creator-producer-director Dan Curtis. Known as the "King of TV Horror," the Emmy-winning filmmaker followed the show with other iconic genre favorites including...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC MASSummary: Explores the motivation behind European global subjugation, the history of rarely discussed vast West African empires, how germ warfare is used on melanted people, and the history of slave breeding farms in America.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC HIDSummary: The New Republic is an American magazine of commentary on politics, contemporary culture, and the arts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Republic Pub. Co. 1914
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Summary: Based on the 1913 U.S. Open golf championship - at which two equally sympathetic young men, both of whom grew up economically and socially disadvantaged, go club to club in one of the most exciting and dramatic athletic events of the 20th century.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2012
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: Blu /DVD Family GreatestDemuth, Patricia
Summary: Describes the history of Ellis Island, a gateway for many immigrants coming to the United States in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and details the restoration of the landmark and its reopening as a museum.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC. 2014
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT US Hist What DemuthSummary: Two friends graduate from high school and find life in the real world difficult. Becky sets her sights on Josh, on whom both girls have a crush, and their friendship is changed forever.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: BLU-RAY COMEDY GHOSummary: Struggling songwriter Dave Seville opens his home to a talented trio of chipmunks named Alvin, Simon, and Theodore. When they become overnight music sensations, a greedy record producer tries to exploit the 'boys.' Now Dave must use a little human ingenuity and a lot of 'munk mischief to get his furry family back before it's too late.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2008
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY ALVSummary: An Emmy-winning anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world's most brilliant innovators, exploring their extraordinary achievements along with their volatile, passionate and complex personal relationships. The third season will explore Aretha Franklin's musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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2 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV GENCrowl, Thomas
Summary: "Queen of the Con tells the true story of Cassie Chadwick, a successful swindler and 'one of the top 10 imposters of all time,' according to Time Magazine. Born Elizabeth Bigley in 1857 in Canada, she first operated as Madame Devere, a European clairvoyant, and in 1890 was arrested for defrauding a Toledo bank of $20,000. In the mid-1890s, while continuing her work as a medium under the name...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Kent State University Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 364.16 CROColt, Paul
Summary: An anonymous New York investor sets in motion a hostile railroad takeover financed by more than a million dollars in counterfeit bearer bonds issued by a rival railroad. The work is carried out by a ruthless, ultra-secret crime syndicate using an enigmatic beauty hired to beguile unsuspecting bankers while passing the bogus paper. The Texas & Pacific Railroad turns to Pinkerton to stop the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Five Star Publishing 2017
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC COLBrennan, Linda Crotta
Summary: "Discusses notable landforms in the United States"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.4 BRESummary: Hot shots. A team of crack (or is it cracked?) jet jockeys led by an incompetent commander spend their nights carousing and their days training for secret operation "Sleepy Weasel"--A lightning strike against a desert kingdom.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment 2006
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1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY HOTSummary: "In 1970, Twentieth Century-Fox, impressed by the visual zing 'King of the Nudies' Russ Meyer had been bringing to bargain-basement exploitation fare, handed the director a studio budget and the title to one of its biggest hits, Valley of the Dolls. With a satirical screenplay by Roger Ebert, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls follows three young female rockers going Hollywood, in hell-bent sixties...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: "The first time Ravi Shankar was arrested, he spoke out against racist policing on National Public Radio and successfully sued the city of New York. The second time, he was incarcerated when his promotion to full professor was finalized. During his ninety-day pretrial confinement at the Hartford Correctional Center -- a level 4, high-security urban jail in Connecticut -- he met men who shared...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The University of Wisconsin Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SHANKAR, RAVI SHAHecimovich, Gregg A.
Summary: "A groundbreaking study of the first Black female novelist and her life as an enslaved woman, from the biographer who solved the mystery of her identity, with a preface by Henry Louis Gates Jr."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 CRAFTS, HANNAH HECEdwards, Gavin
Summary: Looking back at the history of the Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood television show and the creative visionary behind it, Edwards reminds us of the indelible lessons and insights that they conveyed and why they matter. With dozens of interviews of people whose lives were touched by Fred Rogers, this book is a love letter to this unforgettable cultural hero and role model and to the beautiful...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Audiobook on MP3 CD, Call number: MP3CD 921 ROGERS, FREDSummary: Three girls come to New York City and later, Hollywood, to chase their dreams of stardom: there's Anne, the innocent secretary type who becomes an assistant to a large theatrical agent; Neely, an aspiring chorus girl with pluck who dreams of being a singer; and the beautiful blonde Jennifer, who longs to be a real actress, but is destined to be regarded as a sex object. Life has a lot to give...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Three girls come to New York City and later, Hollywood, to chase their dreams of stardom: there's Anne, the innocent secretary type who becomes an assistant to a large theatrical agent; Neely, an aspiring chorus girl with pluck who dreams of being a singer; and the beautiful blonde Jennifer, who longs to be a real actress, but is destined to be regarded as a sex object. Life has a lot to give...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA VALLuxon, Benjamin.
Contents: The fox -- I'm certain/Texas girl -- Courtin' in the kitchen/Clara Nolen's ball -- Devil's wife -- Old Joe Clark -- Old Blue -- Talking blues -- Johnny I hardly knew you -- Simple gifts/Lord of the dance -- All through the night -- The fox -- Four loom weaver -- Foggy, foggy dew -- Turtle dove -- Old Paint/The carter -- October winds -- She moved through the fair -- Get up and go -- Old Joe...
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: Omega Record Classics 1989
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD FOLK LUXSummary: Contains the entire third season of the television program "House" in which the controversial Dr. Gregory House and his team diagnose and treat mysterious illnesses. Includes special features.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2007
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV HOUSummary: Inspired by She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up, and rose up against the odds. This collection includes the first eight biographies in the series.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021