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Researching the Russian Crown Jewels

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Lakegan Harris

The USGS Libraries are proud to present the official press release of the discovery of previously unknown images of the Russian Crown Jewels. You can also listen to the podcast and view the media gallery. Any new information related to … Continue reading →

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Book Containing Images of the Tavernier Blue (Hope Diamond) Available Online

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Lakegan Harris

A book containing the earliest known images of the Tavernier Blue diamond later called the French Blue and now known as the Hope Diamond is now available online. The USGS Libraries have recently digitized a first English edition of “The … Continue reading →

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The Francillon Memo

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Lakegan Harris

One of the most unique and important articles in the USGS Libraries collections is a document called the Francillon Memo. This simple memo was written in September of 1812 by John Francillon, a jeweler practicing in London, England. The Francillon … Continue reading →

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