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Smithsonian Libraries
https://library.si.edu/collection/uncle-toms-cabin The Smithsonian digital libraries, more specially the Uncle Toms Cabin section encompasses early and notable versions of the book. With early versions going as far back at 1852, the digital archives allow for viewers to virtual flip and read through the entire book. There is even a read aloud function for those who may…
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NASA Commons site on Flickr
Nasa on The Commons is an online archive storing important photos from NASA including pictures from shuttle launches, photos of space, the Hubble Space Telescope, and photos of the different planets. The site also includes a store to purchase prints and books of these photos. Not only does the Flickr site include the photos from…
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J Paul Getty Museum
https://www.getty.edu/museum/ The J. Getty Museum is an online data base of the art museum for the public to access. The digital resources includes an art collection, photo archives, and data bases for users to access. There is images, videos, and audio recordings of art works going as far back as 6000 BCE – 1300 that…
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A Definition of Digital Humanities
Digital Humanities in my opinion, is the interdisciplinary study of humanities through technology including but not limited to virtual reconstruction, GIS Mapping, digital archives, and digital processing which allows for collaboration from all humanities professions including scholars, librarians, curators, and archivists. Digital Humanities is also the integration of information through investigation, analysis, synthesis, and presentation…