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Illustration from The Story of War Time Rationing, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Collection

World War II stands as a memorable chapter in human history, forever altering the course of nations and leaving a permanent impact on the world. As a step towards the great sacrifice and collective effort of the United States, rationing became a necessary initiative. Special Collections & Archives houses multiple collections related to the events that occurred during World War II. Specifically, the World War II Rationing Collection, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Collection and Corporal Raymond Marshall Collection all have items related to rationing during WWII.

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Cover (detail) of Gourmets Guide to New Orleans, TX715.2.L68 S36 1951

The Louisiana Creole community are people of mixed French, African, Spanish, and Native American ancestry. An extraordinary Creole culture rich in traditions around food, literature, music, and more thrives in New Orleans. Special Collections & Archives holds many rare books that highlight these traditions.

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Image of Fireworks from the Summer Sundial, July 8, 1993

Take a look back at the summer happenings on campus by browsing the Summer Sundial! The Summer Editions of the Sundial covered an eclectic range of activities that filled the campus over the years during the summer breaks including fireworks, carnivals, and concerts.

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Portrait of William Shakespeare, from The first collected edition of the dramatic works of William Shakespeare, by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, 1866, PR2751 .A15 18664

“Lend me your ears” writes William Shakespeare (1564-1616) in his play Julius Caesar. This is just one of many catchy phrases penned by the great writer and playwright. Scholars believe Shakespeare moved to London and began working in the theatre by the latter part of the 1580s, and William Shakespeare’s name began to appear in the record as a playwright by the early 1590s. Special Collections & Archives holds hundreds of titles written by and related to Shakespeare.

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