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Signs
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Concrete Abstractions: Aaron Siskind 
 Collection of photographs by Aaron Siskind, who "was a politically engaged photographer active in New York's Photo League during the 1930s, when his most ambitious project was a documentation of life in Harlem. But by 1943, his work turned toward abstraction, anticipating the Abstract Expressionism of post-war painting." Photos span the period of 1944 through 1988. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/siskind/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jun 21, 2009 Forgotten NY: The Infrastructure of a Lost Metropolis
Photographs of vintage New York City, arranged in sections for signs, street lamps, trolleys, trains, subways, alleys, and more. Includes an eclectic collection of links, most of which are related to New York City. http://www.forgotten-ny.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place Last updated Dec 2, 2003 The Gorilla Foundation
This site, dedicated to Koko the signing gorilla, includes general information on gorillas, links to other primate sites, videos of Koko and her friends, a children's section with photographs of Koko as a baby, and the first chapters of Francine Patterson's book about how Koko was taught to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). The Gorilla Foundation studies interspecies communication and works to save gorillas from extinction. http://www.koko.org/ Topics: Disabilities, Languages, Mammals, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 19, 2004 The Hollywood Sign
The site presents photographs, historical information, and a virtual tour of the Hollywood Sign, located on Mt. Lee in Griffith Park high in the Hollywood Hills of California. There are suggested locations for viewing the sign and information about efforts to preserve the sign. The site also includes the history of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. http://www.hollywoodsign.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections Last updated Feb 9, 2003 Humanclock.com
This playful site "shows a photograph [of a person with a sign indicating] ... the current time, with the photo changing every minute of the day (all 1,440 occurring minutes on Earth!)." Also includes news, a submissions gallery, information for submitting photos, and the amusing FANAQ ("Frequently and Never Asked Questions") section. http://www.humanclock.com Topics: Photograph Collections, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 2, 2005 Judy Natal: Earthwords
An exhibit of over 20 photographs by Judy Natal, "in which she juxtaposes the urban language of signs with the quiet expanse of [California's] Joshua Tree National Park." Includes a brief essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/earthwords/ Topics: Parks, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 10, 2006 The LED Museum
LEDs (light emitting diodes) are "those little colored lights you see in electronic equipment, household appliances, toys, on signs, and many other places....This museum is here to pay homage to the lowly LED and to give you a look into the LED's past." Includes photographs and specifications for the formerly elusive violet LED. http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/ Topics: Photograph Collections Last updated Nov 6, 2002 Lucien Clergue's Signs of Gods and Goddesses
An exhibit of photographs from this French artist. Explores themes of nudes, gypsies, bullfights, and landscapes. Features brief biographical information, and a comparison of Clergue and Edward Weston. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/signs/ Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photography, Technology Last updated Jun 10, 2006 Marine One
Marine One is the "call sign for any U.S. rotary-winged aircraft carrying the president of the United States," most recently it is usually a Modified VH-60N. There are photographs of current and past helicopters used in the service of presidents and information about their history, alphanumerical designators, cruise speeds, and range of miles. See The RotorHead to compare the information and photographs with other U.S. and foreign rotary-winged military aircraft. http://www.rotorhead.org/military/marine1.asp Topics: Military, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, The United States Presidency, Transportation Last updated Nov 18, 2008 Mildred's House of Signage
This photo gallery captures the wonders of signs in Chicago and elsewhere. Signs are classified by categories such as "bad spelling," "lovely fonts," and "ghosts." Browse by category or alphabetically, using a pull-down menu. Photo captions give the location of the sign along with the artist's commentary. From photographer Tracy Jo Seneca. http://signs.misstracyjo.com/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jun 2, 2003 New York City Signs: 14th to 42nd Street
Photos of selected signs (mostly vintage) painted on buildings from 14th to 42nd streets in Manhattan. Photographs are browsable several ways: by the company being advertised, the sign's approximate date, or by street number. Also browsable through an interactive area street map. http://www.14to42.net/ Topics: Architecture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Dec 2, 2003 OneDayHikes.com
Hike in about a dozen countries with suggestions from this site. Choose your spot from the master map and finds hikes of all types in the desired location. While there are no regional or trail maps on this site, there are detailed directions for getting there, type of trail, difficulty, and the amount of time that needs to be allowed to complete the hike. Photos of the sights afforded by the various hikes are available. Users can also sign up for a newsletter that features highlighted treks and walks. http://www.onedayhikes.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel Last updated Aug 14, 2001 Venomous Creatures
Information on poisonous arthropods (bees, black widow spiders, brown spiders, centipedes, conenose bugs [parasites], scorpions, tarantulas, ants) and reptiles (gila monsters, snakes). Includes a photo and brief description of each animal, signs and symptoms of envenomation, basic first aid, and a short video clip. From the Poison and Drug Information Center, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona. http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/outreach/poison/venom.php Topics: Animals, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Public Health & Safety Last updated Jul 13, 2005 |
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