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About Emily Moog

Emily Moog is a Research Analyst at The New York Law Institute. Her career started as a page at The New York Public Library and she has worked for more than two decades as a law librarian in NYC, working at Cleary Gottlieb, Paul Weiss, and most recently at Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP. Emily served on the LLAGNY Board, and is a frequent contributor to its newsletter, “Law Lines”. Emily's interest include legal research, New York City history and anything a little obscure!

This Presidents’ Day….The Oval Office is yours at The NY Historical Society!

Looking to inspire a future President? Need a Photo-Op for your Facebook Presidents’ Day posting? Want to view artifacts from many of the occupants of the Executive Office?

Then it’s time for you to check out the N.Y. Historical Society’s ongoing exhibit – “Meet the Presidents and the Oval Office”.

This Presidents’ Day, consider […]

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Questions about Federal Holidays?…. FDLP has the Answers !

What was the first Federal Holiday? And the latest? Are banks & businesses required to be closed? And what’s the story regarding those quirky state holidays ?

On February 9th, our colleague Jane Canfield will host an FDLP Academy webinar titled The 11 Federal Holidays that should […]

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LC webinar – Finding Pictures: African-Americans in the Military

Photographs not only preserve but bring alive the past in ways that words cannot. Consider learning more about accessing Library of Congress photographs of African-Americans in the military by attending their webinar… held twice this February…..

Tuesday, February 8th @ noon EST– click here to register !and again on..Wednesday, February 16th @ 3 p.m. […]

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Celebrate Black History Month with a Visit to the Schomburg Center

Like many native New Yorkers, there are still many historical & cultural sites that I’ve not yet visited. My New Year’s Resolutions always include the promise to play tourist in my own city….. The Schomburg Center’s been on my list… & now many of its treasures can be accessed virtually….Start by exploring Schomburg’s […]

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Happy B-Day E.A. Poe (Jan. 19th)! Creator of mysterious fiction… & copyright advocate!

Considered the creator of the first detective story and early contributor to the science fiction genre, Poe not only perfected the art of the short story but later appreciation of his work resulted in horror and suspense being deemed worthy of inclusion in the literary canon.

And while his poem “The Raven” […]

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15 Great websites for researching MLK, Jr.

Great men, such as Martin Luther King Jr., often end up viewed as mythical beings rather than fellow humans who accomplished the extraordinary. Research allows us to see our shared humanity with Dr. King. By a study of his everyday experiences, we are led to an even greater appreciation of his achievements. […]

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The NY Post… Making Headlines for 220 years !

Founded by Alexander Hamilton, the New York Post made its debut way back in 1801.

NY Post’s very first paper… available at New York State Historic Newspapers

The city’s oldest newspaper is perhaps best known today for its attention grabbing headlines. Some memorable ones include Barack 4 More (November 7, 2012) , […]

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Definitively @ NYLI!

You need a legal definition from the 1930s? The NY Law Institute has that ….

Every Black’s Law Dictionary… from 1891- present.. @ NYLI

You need THE definitive definition…. NYLI has that !

Latest Oxford English Dictionary online available to New York Law Institute members….

Need to compare definitions from 1950s to 2000s? NYLI […]

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Save the Date! 1-11-22 : FDLP Webinar on Market & Industry Research

FDLP offers great webinars ! Start off the New Year right by learning how to find government resources and using SIC codes for your market and industry research needs.Expert librarians Ellen Terrell and Natalie Burclaff will instruct you on these topics and answer your business research questions during their January 11th Webinar…Check it […]

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Happy 50th Birthday Email ! …. & some tips on how to write better ones !

Engineer Ray Tomlinson sent the first email way back in 1971 , and while Email is now officially eligible for AARP… we still need tips on how to write them effectively !! From our friends at the internet… check out these links…

10 Habits for Successful Email Communication  Slow down & Write Better emails   […]

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