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Posts by Christopher Surprenant

Theodore Roosevelt on horseback, ca. 1909, along with his one-legged pet rooster, ca. 1910.
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From The Library of Congress Archives: Historical Photos of Presidents Tied to Agriculture

A selection of historical photos from the Library of Congress archives showing former presidents with a connection to the land.

by Christopher Surprenant· February 19, 2018
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Beautiful Bryophytes: A Q&A with Moss Queen Annie Martin

While moss might not be the obvious first choice for a favorite plant, Annie Martin loves it so much she turned her passion for bryophytes into a business: Mountain Moss Enterprises.

by Christopher Surprenant· April 22, 2014
News-Article

11 Vintage Photos of Rascally Rabbits

With Easter around the corner, we took a trip through the archives at the Library of Congress and found some beloved bunnies and rascally rabbits.

by Christopher Surprenant· April 18, 2014
News-Article

7 Prominent Pop Culture Pigs

Celebrity pigs are frog lovers, entertainers, spokesmen, best friends, sheep herders, family members, and even bloodthirsty mutant monsters. We’ve gathered some clips of pop culture’s most celebrated swine.

by Christopher Surprenant· March 14, 2014
News-Article

15 Sweet Vintage Snapshots of Making Maple Syrup

Maple syrup has long been the perfect complement to waffles and pancakes, but the good stuff doesn’t come from Mrs. Butterworth. Enjoy some classic shots of gathering maple syrup.

by Christopher Surprenant· March 7, 2014
News-Article

12 Vintage Photos of Garden Parties and Flower Shows

With the storms of winter still blowing across the country, it helps to have a little reminder of what's coming up once the May flowers start to bloom. In the spring and summer mon...

by Christopher Surprenant· February 14, 2014
News-Article

13 Vintage Photos of the Dust Bowl

A look back at the Dust Bowl, when severe dust storms blew across the prairies of the United States, causing a mass migration of farmers.

by Christopher Surprenant· January 31, 2014

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