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The service and quality I received was excellent. I [also] used the online help a couple of times and they were always quick, efficient and friendly with their responses!”

Friday, February 24th, 2012

To assure we’re doing our job right, we follow up with every customer after their order is complete. If there’s ever any issue, we address it immediately. Most of the time however, we receive rave reports. On behalf of the ScanDigital team, I’d like to say “Thank You” to our amazing customers. We’re truly flattered to know you are happy and honored to have been trusted with your family’s precious memories. Please find a sampling of the testimonials below that we’ve recently received.

If you’d like to hear more from our customers, you are welcome to visit our Testimonial page. If you have any questions or would just like to chat, you can always find us here on Twitter and Facebook, by email at info@scandigital.com or by phone at 888.333.2808 if you have any questions or just want to chat!

“I was impressed with the results that I received back, how speedy everything was, and the customer service was great!” – Tara (Sun City, AZ)

“I was hesitant to send tapes away that had once-in-a-lifetime footage on them, but your services have alleviated that concern!” – Pam, SC

“I really appreciate that your company provides professional products. I don’t want to pay a significant amount of money for a service that I could do myself with a scanner from Best Buy and a week off of work. There are too many places that offer shoddy service and I’m glad that ScanDigital doesn’t!” – Mark, MI

“Your service was fabulous! I have used competitive services in the past and think you offer higher-quality service. The things that make you stand out [are] the online timeline that shows you exactly where your project is in the process…turnaround time…[and] presentation of the DVDs!” – Anne, AZ

“The service was fast and well done [and] the photos look great. I would and I have recommended ScanDigital. It’s an efficient way to get old photos scanned and ready for digital use!” – Douglas, CA

“The service and quality I received was excellent. I [also] used the online help a couple of times and they were always quick, efficient and friendly with their responses!” – Kim, British Columbia

“I am very picky about scan quality and ScanDigital does a great job!” – Sarah, CA

“Your company did a great job! Communication was outstanding and the product and service were both very high quality!” – Michelle, IN

“Kudos for a wonderful experience! Your company, your staff I talked to when I called, were all very helpful in getting my husband’s work and memories documented for generations to come. Keep giving that excellent service for future customers!” – Darlene (Roanoke, VA)

“Although I sent away my family’s historical photographs with much trepidation, I received them back in perfect condition.” – Allison (Berkeley, CA)

“I am a three-time customer, maybe four. I love your service. No complaints here. You are great! I sing your praises everywhere!” – Teresa (Gulfport, MS)

“I would recommend [ScanDigital]. The service was fast and professional!” – Shelley (Madison, WI)

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Your company did a great job! Communication was outstanding and the product and service were both very high quality!

Friday, February 17th, 2012

We follow up with every customer because we care. We truly want to hear about as many customer experiences as possible to assure we’re doing our job right. If there’s ever any issue, we address it immediately. Most of the time however, we hear from customers overjoyed to have their memories preserved and thankful the process was so easy. On behalf of the ScanDigital team, I’d like to say “Thank You” to our amazing customers. We’re truly flattered to know you are happy and honored to have been trusted with your family’s precious memories.

If you’d like to hear more from our customers, you are welcome to visit our Testimonial page. If you have any questions or would just like to chat, you can always find us here on Twitter and Facebook, by email at info@scandigital.com or by phone at 888.333.2808. Hope to hear from you soon!

“I was impressed with the results that I received back, how speedy everything was, and the customer service was great!” – Tara, AZ

“I was hesitant to send tapes away that had once-in-a-lifetime footage on them, but your services have alleviated that concern!” – Pam, SC

“I really appreciate that your company provides professional products. I don’t want to pay a significant amount of money for a service that I could do myself with a scanner from Best Buy and a week off of work. There are too many places that offer shoddy service and I’m glad that ScanDigital doesn’t!” – Mark, MI

“Your service was fabulous! I have used competitive services in the past and think you offer higher-quality service. The things that make you stand out [are] the online timeline that shows you exactly where your project is in the process…turnaround time…[and] presentation of the DVDs!” – Anne, AZ

“The service was fast and well done [and] the photos look great. I would and I have recommended ScanDigital. It’s an efficient way to get old photos scanned and ready for digital use!” – Douglas, CA

“The service and quality I received was excellent. I [also] used the online help a couple of times and they were always quick, efficient and friendly with their responses!” – Kim, British Columbia

“I am very picky about scan quality and ScanDigital does a great job!” – Sarah, CA

“Your company did a great job! Communication was outstanding and the product and service were both very high quality!” – Michelle, IN

“Kudos for a wonderful experience! Your company, your staff I talked to when I called, were all very helpful in getting my husband’s work and memories documented for generations to come. Keep giving that excellent service for future customers!” – Darlene (Roanoke, VA)

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“Yes We Scan” Initiative Hopes To Create Digital Library of Congress

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Former White House Chief Of Staff Pushes For Comprehensive

Will The Library Of Congress Move Into Cyberspace?

For years, organizations such as Google, the Internet Archive, and the Library of Congress have been pushing efforts to digitize the contents of libraries all over the world. But the U.S. Government has not yet endeavored to create a comprehensive digitization program to preserve and organize the millions of books, films, audio recordings, and other valuable content owned by the nation. There have been small scale efforts to use photo scanning technology to immortalize certain collections here and there, but so far the prospect of digitizing everything remains in the future. Some argue that such an undertaking would be dizzyingly labor-intensive even with the latest technology at hand. There is no arguing that the task would be less than Herculean, but there are many who believe it would be well worth the effort.

John Podesta, the former transition team co-chair for President Obama, and White House Chief of Staff for President Clinton, believes that “the vast holdings of the federal government” should be digitized and catalogued in what he calls a “Digital Library of Congress.” The founder of the Center for American Progress, Podesta has partnered with public.resource.org to petition the White House to build this digital library by scanning content that is currently stashed away in places like the Smithsonian Institution and the National Archives, unavailable to the American public.

Podesta is calling the initiative “Yes We Scan,” perhaps in hopes to win over the current administration and gain support. He believes that universal access to the nation’s vast resources would have profound effect on research and education in this country. Although technologies like photo scanning and text-recognition would certainly be involved, Podesta has left the exact strategy for attaining his lofty goals up for debate, encouraging the White House to craft a strategy to get the job done. In a recent letter to the White House, Podesta referred to Thomas Jefferson’s famous decision to donate his library to the government of the United States. Podesta suggests that the current administration could help realize Jefferson’s vision of government as an agency for the diffusion of knowledge for the good of humankind.

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The services were excellent! All the items scanned beautifully and I received the originals back in perfect shape.

Friday, February 10th, 2012

We love hearing from our customers. That’s why we reach out to everyone after the completion of their order- it’s important to assure we’re doing our job right. If there’s ever any issue, we address it immediately. Most of the time however, we receive rave reports. On behalf of the ScanDigital team, I’d like to say “Thank You” to our amazing customers. We’re truly flattered to know you are happy and honored to have been trusted with your family’s precious memories. Please find a sampling of the testimonials below that we have received from the remainder of this month.

If you’d like to hear more from our customers, you are welcome to visit our Testimonial page. As always, we’re always here on Twitter and Facebook, by email at info@scandigital.com or by phone at 888.333.2808 if you have any questions or just want to chat!

“Thanks for taking good care of my originals and for the time and effort it took to scan them all and restore color and clarity!” – Candace, NV

“I LOVED your service!  Loved the updates on the progress, neat return packaging, and CD with all of the pictures!” – Cheryl, IL

“I had an excellent experience with ScanDigital and I would never hesitate to recommend you to others. I can’t think of a thing that you could do to improve your service. It was perfect from beginning to end!” – Janet, MN

“I have investigated ways to get slides digitized and this is the best value I can find!” – John, MD

“I’ve told friends that you cannot do this at home with your own scanner; the quality is way better with ScanDigital!” – Chelsey, BC

“ScanDigital is a very professional service! I like the fact that the work is done in the U.S. rather than overseas. If people are just too busy to do these themselves, then this is a good alternative.” – Sue, OH

“I was thrilled to find [the service] so easy to use!” – Deborah, NC

“I would recommend your service.  The work was professional and done quickly and I liked that I could follow the progress!” – Maechelle, MN

“The services were excellent! All the items scanned beautifully and I received the originals back in perfect shape.” – Teresa, IL

“I was very impressed with your service.  Everything was done perfectly and in a timely manner!” “– Allyn, OR

“I was very pleased with the service I received at ScanDigital and would highly recommend your services to others! I called Customer Service with several questions and the representative was able to respond in a clear and concise way. My photographs were scanned, burned to a disc, and returned in a timely manner, and I received email updates along the way.  Everything was returned looking just like it did when I sent it.” – Jill, CT

“It was incredibly helpful to know how much time was left on the project and when my photos were safely in the mail. I was incredibly impressed with the professional quality of my scanned photos and the ease with which I could download them to my own computer and share them with family!” – Stefanie, NE

“The process was very simple to follow and the turnaround time was great! I would definitely consider using your company in the future!” – Shellie, SD

“My originals were in pretty poor shape, and they were expertly scanned and oh-so-lightly retouched. Really nice technical work!” – Claire, NY

“I was very impressed with the professionalism of the whole transaction from beginning to end.    You make it very easy for the customer to get their photos to you and provided great tracking of the job! You will be the first company I contact when I am ready for more digital scanning!” – Janée, CA

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Valentines Day Photo Gift Ideas

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Impress Your Someone Special With A Photo Gift

Give Your Valentine A Gift With A Personal Touch

Finding the perfect Valentines Day gift for your someone special can be really tough. The pressure is on, and expectations can run high. What’s the best way to show that you really care? Classic options like flowers and chocolates are always welcome, but the best gifts are more memorable. If you don’t have the budget for a grand gesture such as a piece of fine jewelry or a romantic getaway to the Caribbean, you should think about putting together a homemade gift. When you make a gift for someone, you demonstrate that you care enough to give of yourself – your time, your effort, and your talents.

For a great handmade Valentines Day gift with a personal touch, consider making a photo gift of some kind. You can make a scrapbook full of photos and mementos, or you can scan old photos to digital and make a video slideshow. Scanning your photos to digital is a great first step because digital photos can be quickly sorted and organized. For example, if you have a large collection of old unorganized photos, you can have them scanned to digital and then sort them into various categories such as events and parties, location, vacations, or sort by year. This approach allows you to make a photo timeline, which you can print or share online. Scanning old photos also allows you to touch up and resize photos to be re-printed and included in a scrap book or photo album. Your more recent photos may already be on your computer or digital camera. By mixing and matching recent photos with older memories, you can create a gift that will be sure to have a winning reaction from your Valentine.

Everyone loves to reminisce, and Valentines Day is a great time to look back and appreciate the good times you and your someone special have shared together. But what if you and your sweetheart are in a new relationship, without years of history to call on? A photo gift can still be a great idea – you just need a different approach. For example, you can choose a photo of you and your Valentine, and get a high-quality print made. Then, you can have the photo custom framed, and even personalized with engraving. This type of gift shows that you put some thought and care into Valentines Day, and is sure to make anyone a happy Valentine.

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Thanks for helping me with one of the best Christmas gifts I’ve ever given my family! Everything was wonderful from service to process to delivery; no complaints!

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

We love our customers. That’s why we follow up with everyone after their order is complete to assure we’re doing our job right. If there’s ever any issue, we address it immediately. Most of the time however, we receive rave reports. On behalf of the ScanDigital team, I’d like to say “Thank You” to our amazing customers. We’re truly flattered to know you are happy and honored to have been trusted with your family’s precious memories. Please find a sampling of the testimonials below that we’ve received recently.

If you’d like to hear more from our customers, you are welcome to visit our Testimonial page. As always, we’re always here on Twitter and Facebook, by email at info@scandigital.com or by phone at 888.333.2808 if you have any questions or just want to chat!

Sending in my wedding videos to a service I had never used or heard of before was a huge risk for me, but I am so glad I took the risk now that I have digitized copies that will last a long time! – Carolyn, WI

I loved the product that your company put together for me. The “Title” part of the disc – with snippets of what is on the disc – is really great. Your staff was very helpful from the receiving of my order to when I had to call in regards to a billing error; very polite. I would use your company again! – Celeste, CA

As far as customer service goes, you guys are fantastic. I called with questions about mailing and receiving my order and everyone was super friendly. – Daisy, NY

I am 100% satisfied and thrilled with ScanDigital’s quality and timely work. There were several times I called customer service and was always given patient and helpful advice. Thank you for offering such a needed and quality service. – Kimberly, IN

Thanks for helping me with one of the best Christmas gifts I’ve ever given my family! Everything was wonderful from service to process to delivery; no complaints! – Katy, NJ

It was very scary sending my precious VHS tapes off in the mail [and] not knowing what’s going to happen to them on the other end. I’m very pleased to report from start to finish I have been impressed with the level of service and communication that ScanDigital provided. The email updates…were helpful and just the right amount of communication. The DVDs are amazing! – Patty, MI

Everything was great.  My pictures came back just as orderly as I sent them. – Sarah, IL

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January Is National Get Organized Month

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Professional Organizers Say Scanning Documents And Photos

To Digital Is Key To Beating Clutter

For 2012, Resolve To Go Paperless

Many people start the year with New Year’s resolutions – a chance to start anew. Each year, “getting organized” is listed among the top 5 resolutions made by Americans, as they strive to sort through the clutter and the mess that clog up both their workspaces, cars, homes, and even their wallets or purses. Resolving to get organized is such a popular choice largely because being disorganized is a sure recipe for stress. If you want to beat anxiety and make your life run more smoothly, maintaining a clean and organized environment is a must. And to emphasize this important fact, January is designated as National Get Organized Month. Get Organized Month (also called GO Month) is a national event sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and dedicated to raising awareness about the benefits of getting organized. Although unknown to many, there is a large and thriving professional organizing industry in the United States. If you’re up to your eyeballs in papers, junk, or clutter, you might consider hiring a professional organizer to help solve your problems.

The National Association of Professional Organizers comprises about 4,200 professional organizers who make their livings by helping individuals and businesses create order and efficiency where there has been only chaos. Professional organizers design customized systems and processes for their clients, using specific organizing principles. An organizer also works with his or her client, teaching valuable organizing skills to ensure that the client will keep everything running smoothly in the long run. It may seem like anyone with a knack for managing time or coordinating details could be a professional organizer, but there’s some specialized knowledge and skill involved. The pros study organizational theory, small-business concepts, and methods for establishing working relationships with their clients.

One secret that the pros like to pass along might sound obvious, but its effect can be dramatic: get rid of paper. Whether it’s bank statements, bills, receipts, or even old photographs, paper takes up space, easily gets jumbled together, and quickly becomes clutter. Scan all of your important documents and photos to digital, and you won’t have to deal with the stacks of paper, the file cabinets, the boxes full of old photos, or the closets full of old photo albums. There are professional services that can handle digitizing documents in bulk, and can even create text-searchable files from ordinary printed papers. The IRS now accepts digitized receipts and other financial documents, so don’t worry about being audited. Moving forward, you can sign up to receive most bills and bank statements online, and do Mother Nature a favor while keeping your desk free from clutter. And when it comes to all those photo albums, scanning your photos to digital has never been easier. A professional photo scanning service like ScanDigital can make the process totally painless, and your precious pictures will be preserved and organized on your computer, where they can easily be flipped through and shared. Take it from the pros, and lose the paper!

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Customer Testimonials: “Awesome customer service from start to finish.”

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
To assure we’re doing our job right, we follow up with every customer after their order is complete. If there’s ever any issue, we address it immediately. Most of the time however, we receive rave reports. On behalf of the ScanDigital team, I’d like to say “Thank You” to our amazing customers. We’re truly flattered to know you are happy and honored to have been trusted with your family’s precious memories. Please find a sampling of the testimonials below that we’ve recently received.

If you’d like to hear more from our customers, you are welcome to visit our Testimonial page. If you have any questions or would just like to chat, you can always find us here on Twitter and Facebook, by email at info@scandigital.com or by phone at 888.333.2808 if you have any questions or just want to chat!

“I had a great experience with Scan Digital and am VERY likely to use your services again.  My order was very complex and executed perfectly and was delivered by the promised date.” – Robbie, CA

“We were extremely pleased with your ScanDigital process and the wonderful outcome!!  The pictures were wonderful considering the age of the pictures and the wear and tear over the years.” – Paula, WA

“My pictures and VHS tape were returned to me in exactly the same condition they were sent. I feel like your employees took great care with my photos and VHS tape.” – Amy, IN

“Considering the care you take in processing and the fact that you accept photos in albums I think your prices are fair. The quality of your service matches the price and I feel that I got my money’s worth.” – Sami, British Columbia

“ScanDigital sends updates on arrival and progress and makes all information about my order available on my account information. Plus [they] put the photos online, send mailing labels and respond promptly! The updates reinforce [their] professionalism. Good job!” – Bo, FL

“I think your customer service has been phenomenal. You are like riding the Segway; you only have to “think” a question and the answer is almost immediately and warmly in your inbox. I am über satisfied with you!” – Diane, MO

“We have been pleased with the results each time [we’ve used ScanDigital’s services]. We appreciate your ability to follow special instructions such as only transferring a specific section of video. Shipping was simple and pricing is easy to figure out. I am sure we will use your service again!” – Lori, GA

“I was happy with the final product and think the restoration was really good.  I made calendars for holiday gifts with the images and everyone loved them.” – Shayna, OH

“I’m impressed with your interest and attention to making it all right. I really thank you for that, and I’ll be ScanDigital’s fan when it comes to recommending your service.” – Lorena, CA

“I would definitely use you guys again and have already recommended you to my friends. Your website and pricing are straightforward. When I called in with a question, I received a prompt callback. I like your online tracking system, which allows the customer to see the job in progress. And I like the packaging of the final delivery.” – Jaime, MD

“Awesome customer service from start to finish.” – Lisa, VA

“I am very satisfied with Scan Digital service.  I have used your service two times to convert some “priceless” family tapes and reels into DVDs.  Both times, I had excellent service and communication from your company.” – Carolyn, NJ

“I have used your services twice now and have been very satisfied both times. I have no complaints; you take care of everything and do a great job.  Each job, I put little notes in and your [technicians] follow them to a tee and then send everything back.” – Joyce, IL

“I am more than pleased with your service and your expertise. As you can imagine, I was reluctant to ship my negatives anywhere because after Katrina, they were all I had of my pictures. It has never been about just converting my negatives to digital. Your reps have always been good to keep informed every step of the way and I love how I can track my order through your website. I recommend you all of the time.” – Teresa, MS

“I was a little nervous about sending the only copies I had of the VHS tapes clear across the country. However, after one phone call about how to send the tapes, everything fell into place. (I was a little unsure about whether it was clear that I wanted one DVD per VHS tape.) I was kept informed by email that they had been received at your facility and was notified of how long it was expected to take, and also when the order was actually on it’s way back to me. Everything worked perfectly.” – Kathy, RI

“Your company was incredible! I wanted to have this particular photo printed on a canvas for my mom and I had a deadline. Your team was in touch with me every step of the way! They were able to expedite the entire process and the DVD they sent back was INCREDIBLE! I couldn’t believe how beautiful and vibrant our photo from at least 15 years ago was! I was able to print the picture for my mom and it proudly hangs in our family room – it would not have been possible without your company!” – Kelly, IL

“I would definitely recommend your service to my friends and family members.  I felt like the people working with my memories really cared.” – Della, IN

“I was so impressed with your service! I received an email immediately upon contacting you.  It explained your services in detail, what I needed to do to get my photos to you…everything I needed to know.  I heard from you when you received my photos, and how they would be handled.  As my project was finished, you let me know when I would receive it.  Your customer service and follow up was beyond expectations!” – Linda, IA

“I had a wonderful experience with Scan Digital!  I loved that they kept me up to date about how my order was coming along and I love the end product.  I like how the jackets were labeled with strips of the video so you could see what was on the tape.” – Sherri, NC

“The quality of your scans far exceeded my expectations.  Each and every scan had beautiful color and the resolution was great.  My family was very impressed with the quality of the family photo scans and enjoyed reliving some old times!  I cannot say enough how pleased I was with the scans” – Stephanie, CT

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Customer Testimonials: “I would highly recommend your service. It was very efficient and you seem to really care about the experience.”

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

We follow up with every customer because we care. We truly want to hear about as many customer experiences as possible to assure we’re doing our job right. If there’s ever any issue, we address it immediately. Most of the time however, we hear from customers overjoyed to have their memories preserved and thankful the process was so easy. On behalf of the ScanDigital team, I’d like to say “Thank You” to our amazing customers. We’re truly flattered to know you are happy and honored to have been trusted with your family’s precious memories.

If you’d like to hear more from our customers, you are welcome to visit our Testimonial page. If you have any questions or would just like to chat, you can always find us here on Twitter and Facebook, by email at info@scandigital.com or by phone at 888.333.2808. Hope to hear from you soon!

“I was so nervous in sending you stuff that I only sent something I had another copy of at first but the service was so good I sent more. I am blown away by your service and price.” – Barbara, MI

“This was my first experience with ScanDigital and I would say that this has been one of the finest customer service/order fulfillment experiences I’ve had in my 36 years.” – Kristi, OH

“I am MORE than impressed with your company.  You gave me such a beautiful gift of PERMANENT memories that are in much better shape.  I look forward to getting back such an incredible product again!” – Linda, MD

“I am THRILLED with ScanDigital!  I am so impressed by your work, and by the frequent emails at every step of the process, so I knew I hadn’t been forgotten! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your excellent work!” – Pamela, AK

“The results of the digital photos from the slides I provided exceeded my expectations.

I was impressed by the great job they did of cleaning and digitizing some very old and dusty slides.” – Dave, MD

“WOW!!!!! we are so pleased. You have done a fantastic job of preserving B and W photos going back to the early 1950’s. We cannot give you enough praise, we are so thrilled.” – Peter, Canada

“Thank you for a wonderful service that proceeded smoothly and never gave me a moments pause that I might have sent my memories into a black hole somewhere.” – Eileen, WI

“I was impressed by the ability to track exactly where my pictures were in the process. I will definitely use your services again.” – Angela, CA

“I would highly recommend your service.  It was very efficient and you seem to really care about the experience.” – Rebecca, TN

“I am extremely pleased with the results of your work at ScanDigital. Thank you so much for having great customer service and talented technicians!!” – Angelina, LA

“Thank you for the wonderful product you sent to us. The quality was the best it could be, as the VHS tapes were quite old. I would DEFINITELY recommend your services to others” – Eileen, ME

“I believe that ScanDigital understands what they have in their hands:  families’ most precious assets — and treats them accordingly.  All with an accountable system, a great value (as compared with their competition), and a user-friendly interface.” – Erik, PA

“I was very pleased with ScanDigital. I was happy to see how easy it was to keep track of [my materials] once you received them. On their return, the order was organized, clearly marked and in great condition.  It was a great job and I’m sure I will use the service in the future.” – Kathleen, RI

“I was absoluetly delighted with ScanDigital! The entire process was easy and seamless, from figuring out what your company can do and whether it could meet my needs, to how to package and send my materials. The outcome was exactly what I had hoped.” – Susanne, VA

“Everything worked as per your description and the finished product was as described. So I would give ScanDigital an “A”.” – Philip, N3

“Overall, I am extremely pleased with the work ScanDigital did. I figured I would get close to the originals back once they were scanned.  What I got back, however, were pictures that were up to 48 years old that look like they were taken yesterday.” – Colin, WI

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USC Libraries Amass World’s Largest Collection Of Digital Images Documenting SoCal History

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

USC Digital Library Represents Collaboration Among Historical Societies,

Newspapers, And More

Organizations Work Together For Preservation And Accessibility

The photo seen here was taken at the 1951 tree lighting ceremony at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and scanned to digital for inclusion in the University of Southern California’s vast Digital Library. The USC library system has set out to “select, collect, preserve, and make accessible” an enormous collection of unique materials, including high resolution digital photographs, oral histories and sound recordings, moving images, maps, documents, physical objects, and more. This wealth of media is organized within the USC Digital Library, which includes metadata to support research. The digital collection helps fulfill the university’s mission to provide an online gateway to research resources about Los Angeles and Southern California.

Some of the high quality digital images accessible from the USC Digital Library website are “on loan” from collaborating institutions that have agreed to share their collections. Together these institutions have contributed to the creation of the largest and most valuable archival collection of digital media related to the history and culture of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. The USC Digital Library provides a powerful infrastructure to create the host environment for these collaborators, all of which benefit from working toward the common goals of preservation and accessibility. The digital collections comprise a host of materials from the USC Libraries, as well as from various historical societies, other libraries, newspapers, and other organizations with rich collections of historical artifacts relating to the Southern California, the Western United States, and the Pacific Rim. Particular emphasis has been placed on artifacts from these regions, though the collections are by no means limited to this part of the country.

The USC Digital Library spans a wide range of media, including audio and video recordings, but visual media compose the bulk of the collection. The digital archive includes thousands of photographs, drawings, illuminated manuscripts, posters, prints, maps, rare illustrated books, and more – all scanned to digital at high resolution to capture every detail. The USC Digital Library continues to grow as navigation is enhanced and the collections evolve.

Visit the USC Digital Library to explore this amazing collection.

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