The Moses Dawson political manuscript collection, including Andrew Jackson letters, now part of the library database

05/06/11 Thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, Xavier University Library has released the Moses Dawson Papers, a digitized and transcribed collection of 19th century political letters from such figures as Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and James Knox Polk, in addition to many more letters from other well-known national and Ohio political ...

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First Lady Michelle Obama Joins IMLS to Launch Let's Move! Museums and Gardens

05/23/11 Today, First Lady Michelle Obama and Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Susan Hildreth announced the launch of Let's Move! Museums and Gardens. The national initiative will both provide opportunities for millions of museum and garden visitors to learn about healthy food choices and will promote physical activity through interactive exhibits and programs.

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Flower Mound accepting board and commission applications

07/10/11 FLOWER MOUND -- The Flower Mound Town Council is accepting applications for seats on various boards and commissions including the Animal Services Board, Board of Adjustment, Oil and Gas Board of Appeals, Environmental Conservation Commission, LISD Liaison, Parks, Arts, and Library Services Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Transportation Commission.

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