Weeding the Government Documents

As a librarian and musician, I think this is neat. This one stays in the collection. --1988

“The most important weakness appears to be the lack of library science expertise at the administrative level.”  --1978 --yup, librarians, super important and helpful. Esp Law Librarians.

What are these pictures of? No one needs this anymore. --1987

All the government things in this section are like this. All words, no pictures. Seems like judges don’t get to have very much fun... --1987

Sure. If you like. --1961

Look at all the people! I forgot to get the date on this one. Also, no title, so who knows what this is really about.

For your information. --1957

Found this today, and I was struck by how political sentiment has changed: “Immigrants who have come to the United States number in the millions, and include some of America’s most distinguished writers, scholars, scientists, artists, labor leaders, industrialists, musicians, and civic leaders... America is the richer for their coming.” --1956

I’m not really sure what we’re making choices about, although this one is staying in my collection because of the publication’s date. --From the Dept of the Interior, 2014

Just in case you wondered. And it’s true, there really is a history of everything! --2014

Regardless of the election outcome tomorrow, many Americans are pondering a move to Canada. --1956

In case of emergency, make sure you bring your heels with you. --1950s

Awwww, this one is cute. --1958

Still relevant for anyone who follows a blue dot. --1971

I’m thinking about it... wait, uh, no. Just kidding. --1967

Star Wars! Army style! (Sorry it’s a little blurry) -1972