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The Riots in Georgetown, 1905 The Riots in Georgetown, 1905- Account of a strike and subsequent riots. Digitized full text (26 pages) of the original 1905 edition from Google Books. Washington As It Was Washington As It Was- Over 14,000 photographs by Theodor Horydczak are in this Library of Congress collection and can be viewed and searched online. They document architecture and… Snapshots of a Washington Century Snapshots of a Washington Century- Recollections of 20th century Washington by four longtime residents, with photos. From the Washington Post. Washington Century Washington Century- Series of 26 articles from the Washington Post looks back at life during the 20th century, from the 1919 race riot to the "government girls" of World War II to… Duke Ellington's Washington Duke Ellington's Washington- The black community in Ellington's time and a tour of the Shaw neighborhood where he grew up. Companion site to PBS documentary. Opinion on a Project for Removing the Obstructions to a Ship Navigation to Georgetown, Col. Opinion on a Project for Removing the Obstructions to a Ship Navigation to Georgetown, Col.- 1812 deposition and interrogation of Benjamin Latrobe, surveyor of public buildings fo… The Sights and Secrets of the National Capital, 1869 The Sights and Secrets of the National Capital, 1869- By John B. Ellis. Description of the city and of the Federal government in 1869. Full text (512 pages) A volume in the Making… Behind the Scenes in Washington Behind the Scenes in Washington- By James Dabney McCabe. 1873 guidebook to the city, description of the Federal government, and account of the Credit Mobilier corruption scandal. … Roose's Companion and Guide to Washington and Vicinity, 1876 Roose's Companion and Guide to Washington and Vicinity, 1876- Visitor's guidebook to the city as it was in 1876. Full text (95 pages) A volume in the Making of America series of e… Washington and Georgetown Directory, 1853 Washington and Georgetown Directory, 1853- Directory of residents and businesses, including a history of the city and a visitor's guidebook. Full text (384 pages) A volume in the … Ten years in Washington, 1874 Ten years in Washington, 1874- By Mary Clemmer. A tour of Washington sights in the 1870s, with bits of history, city life, anecdotes, and reflections from a long-time Washington r… A Belle of the Fifties A Belle of the Fifties- By Virginia Clay-Clopton. Memoirs of Mrs. Virginia Clay, of Alabama, covering social and political life in Washington and the South, 1853-1866. Full text. … Philp's Washington Described, a Complete View of the American Capital and the District of Columbia Philp's Washington Described, a Complete View of the American Capital and the District of Columbia- 1861 guide to the city, its geography, history, government agencies, institutio… Guide to Washington and Its Scientific Institutions Guide to Washington and Its Scientific Institutions- 1891 guide to the city's science-related agencies and institutions, prepared for the International Congress of Geologists. Dig… Guide to Washington Guide to Washington- 1892 guide to the city, published for the B&O Railroad. Digitized full text (50 pages) of the original 1892 edition from Google Books. Keim's Illustrated Hand-Book: Washington and Its Environs Keim's Illustrated Hand-Book: Washington and Its Environs- 1879 description and history of the city. Digitized full text (252 pages) of the original 1879 edition from Google Books. Rand, McNally & Co.'s Handy Guide to Washington and the District of Columbia Rand, McNally & Co.'s Handy Guide to Washington and the District of Columbia- 1893 guidebook to the city. Digitized full text (184 pages) of the original 1893 edition from Google … A Picture of Washington A Picture of Washington- By George Watterston. 1840 account of Washington landmarks, government, social life and institutions. Digitized full text (274 pages) of the original 1840… Morrison's Strangers' Guide to the City of Washington, and Its Vicinity Morrison's Strangers' Guide to the City of Washington, and Its Vicinity- 1844 guide to Washington landmarks and institutions. Digitized full text (108 pages) of the 2nd edition, 1… Perley's Reminiscences of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis, Vol. 1 Perley's Reminiscences of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis, Vol. 1- By Ben Perley Poore. History, personalities, politics and events in Washington from the presidency of Joh… Picturesque Washington Picturesque Washington- By Joseph West Moore. 1884 account of Washington landmarks, government agencies, history and social life. Digitized full text of the original 1884 edition … The Black Code of the District of Columbia in Force September 1st, 1848 The Black Code of the District of Columbia in Force September 1st, 1848- By Worthington G. Snethen. Description of slavery in the District of Columbia, as published by an anti-sla… The "Snow Riot" The "Snow Riot"- Account of racial violence in Washington in August 1835 and its aftermath. From the Washington Post. Washington, D.C., Sights Before 1850: A Select List of Images Washington, D.C., Sights Before 1850: A Select List of Images- 37 paintings, drawings and photographs of Washington, DC, before 1850, selected from the collections of the Library … Kwantlen University College Kwantlen University College- Music program located in Langley Campus. Offers program details, events and information for current and future students. Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music- Information about this summer music camp attracting students from all over western Canada. British Columbia Conservatory of Music British Columbia Conservatory of Music- Located in Burnaby. Danielson Music and London College of Music Danielson Music and London College of Music- Offers information on books, exams and exams schedules, credits and music theory. University of British Columbia University of British Columbia- Information about the courses offered by the School of Music, located in Vancouver. Simon Fraser University Simon Fraser University- School for the Contemporary Arts - Music Program. Located in Burnaby.