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Photograph of Historic Medora informational sign

Photograph of Historic Medora informational sign

Photograph of an informational sign entitled “Historic Medora” at the Medora overlook along the scenic loop road in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The sign illustrates the structures that would have been in Medora during the time Theodore Roosevelt lived near the city.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1950-1970

Medora, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Aerial photograph of the town of Medora, North Dakota. Visible are all completed residences in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park (not including residences #110 and #112, which were not constructed at the time of the photo in the fall of 1963), and the Maltese Cross Ranch Cabin behind the park’s visitor center.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1963

The pressure of population

The pressure of population

William Sidney Rossiter attempts to analyze the historical development of the world’s population before comparing it to the present day. Populations in the ancient world were much smaller than in the early twentieth century, but began to sharply increase following the industrial revolution and the movement of people into cities. Rossiter argues that these developments have broken the equilibrium that previously existed, and have also resulted in a weaker population as many families have begun to have fewer children, while at the same time society has allowed for the survival of disabled and weaker members of society.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06

Alger-Le Theatre et la place Bresson-LL

Alger-Le Theatre et la place Bresson-LL

Postcard showing a panoramic view of a street and buildings in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that the first building on the right is the city’s leading theater and directly faces a little park.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the most attractive spots in the city. On the right you see the Municipal Theater Bldg and across the St from here is the”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Alger-Rue Michelet-LL

Alger-Rue Michelet-LL

Postcard showing a panoramic view of a street and buildings in Algiers, Algeria. Charles C. Myers notes that this street is one of the principal business streets.

Comments and Context

In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Showing one of the well improved streets of the city.”

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection