South Carolina State Library

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful planetary mission, Mariner 2 sent to Venus in 1962, the NASA History Program Office, the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory organized a symposium. "Solar System Exploration @ 50" was held in Washington, D.C., on 25-26 October 2012.

The Birth of NASA: The Diary of T. Keith Glennan

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The Birth of NASA: The Diary of T. Keith Glennan, is a personal account of the early history of NASA, written by T. Keith Glennan, the agency's first administrator. This diary offers a firsthand look into the challenges and triumphs that defined NASA's early years. The book, edited by J.D. Hunley and with an introduction by Roger D. Launius, provides an in-depth narrative of NASA's formation, its struggles, and its successes in establishing the United States' space program.

Libraries in South Partner with GPO to Preserve Government Information

Four libraries in the South have entered into agreements with GPO to become Preservation Stewards, and one library has expanded its collection.

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Kaminer Haislip - Charleston Silver, Past to Present

Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip will present a lecture titled Charleston Silver, Past to Present on the history of colonial Charleston silversmithing and how it relates to her contemporary silver designs. She will describe her handcrafted process in which she uses tools and techniques employed by silversmiths for centuries. Additionally, she will display a selection of her silver functional home objects and jewelry and attendees will have an opportunity to purchase items.