Chrissie Perella
@ckperella.bsky.social
Archivist. HistMed. Medievalist. Nerd. Punk rocker. Sometimes anti-social, always anti-fascist. Does not represent my employer. (She/her)
Hey, that's me!
In celebration of library workers, especially those in
#specialcollections, here is the
next installment in PACSCL's I am a Library Worker blog series, featuring Chrissie Perella of The Legacy Center/Drexel University College of Medicine Read more at pacscl.org/i-am-a-libra...
#specialcollections, here is the
next installment in PACSCL's I am a Library Worker blog series, featuring Chrissie Perella of The Legacy Center/Drexel University College of Medicine Read more at pacscl.org/i-am-a-libra...
I am a Library Worker-Chrissie Perella – PACSCL
April 14, 2025
pacscl.org
May 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Hey, that's me!
This sets an dangerous precedent that will allow the government to regulate books and deny everyone their right to read freely in public libraries. action.everylibrary.org/governmentdi... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
The Government Can Now Ban Books It Dislikes.
This court ruling should terrify you.
action.everylibrary.org
May 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This sets an dangerous precedent that will allow the government to regulate books and deny everyone their right to read freely in public libraries. action.everylibrary.org/governmentdi... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Super excited to hear @monicamedhist.bsky.social speak about #ConstantineTheAfrican and #12thcmedicine today in our #CHSTM #medievalmedmss working group!
May 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Super excited to hear @monicamedhist.bsky.social speak about #ConstantineTheAfrican and #12thcmedicine today in our #CHSTM #medievalmedmss working group!
Reposted by Chrissie Perella
Librarians are heroes.
Library of Congress staff refuse to give access to or *recognize* Trump appointees as they show up, insisting that Congress must have input. They call the capitol police, recognize the *LC* deputy director, and call on Congress to act.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/u...
Library of Congress staff refuse to give access to or *recognize* Trump appointees as they show up, insisting that Congress must have input. They call the capitol police, recognize the *LC* deputy director, and call on Congress to act.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/u...
Trump Installs Top Justice Dept. Official at Library of Congress, Prompting a Standoff
www.nytimes.com
May 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Librarians are heroes.
Library of Congress staff refuse to give access to or *recognize* Trump appointees as they show up, insisting that Congress must have input. They call the capitol police, recognize the *LC* deputy director, and call on Congress to act.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/u...
Library of Congress staff refuse to give access to or *recognize* Trump appointees as they show up, insisting that Congress must have input. They call the capitol police, recognize the *LC* deputy director, and call on Congress to act.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/u...
Reposted by Chrissie Perella
Some sad confirmation from @bcgl.bsky.social while I was at UW last week—the National Digital Newspaper Program—which builds Chronicling America—has been shut down
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
About this Collection | Chronicling America | Digital Collections | Library of Congress
Search America's Historic Newspaper Pages through 1963 Please Note: The Library of Congress has transitioned the longstanding Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers website to this new digi...
www.loc.gov
May 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Some sad confirmation from @bcgl.bsky.social while I was at UW last week—the National Digital Newspaper Program—which builds Chronicling America—has been shut down
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here.
www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here.
www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...
STATEMENT: President Trump Fires the Librarian of Congress and Now Congress Must Push Back
www.everylibrary.org
May 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here.
www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...
Read @everylibrary.bsky.social's statement here.
www.everylibrary.org/trump_fires_...
Reposted by Chrissie Perella
Not an April Fool's...
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave Monday morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
April 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Not an April Fool's...
Here @KistlerLibrary for @ArchMonthPhilly! Some awesome #scrapbooks on display, and I even got to make my own page for a new one! #archivesPHL
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Here @KistlerLibrary for @ArchMonthPhilly! Some awesome #scrapbooks on display, and I even got to make my own page for a new one! #archivesPHL
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you can't attend the #MarchOnWashington2020 in-person, you can watch & support from home:#BlackLivesMatter
2020march.com/watch/
2020march.com/watch/
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If you can't attend the #MarchOnWashington2020 in-person, you can watch & support from home:#BlackLivesMatter
2020march.com/watch/
2020march.com/watch/
Lots of planes flying over our house in South Jersey headed to Philly tonight. Stay safe, Philly #BlackLivesMatter
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Lots of planes flying over our house in South Jersey headed to Philly tonight. Stay safe, Philly #BlackLivesMatter
Bad early c20 library practices are partially covering this awesome #doctordoodles @CPPHistMedLib #findinthestacks
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Bad early c20 library practices are partially covering this awesome #doctordoodles @CPPHistMedLib #findinthestacks
Treatment options for this super important, super acidic playbill #ArchivesPHL #conservation @upennlib
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Treatment options for this super important, super acidic playbill #ArchivesPHL #conservation @upennlib
It comes with templates!
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It comes with templates!
.@dvarchivists are here @upennlib Steven Miller #Conservation lab for our behind-the-scenes tour #ArchivesPHL
February 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
.@dvarchivists are here @upennlib Steven Miller #Conservation lab for our behind-the-scenes tour #ArchivesPHL
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
And a #histrecipe for "Ane excellent Bath To open the veins & To restore a weake Body" includes mallow, violet, birch, willow water, lilies, & red rose leaves; also a sheep's head! It's perfectly fine w/o the sheep's head though, and will keep longer without it #EMROCtranscribes
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
And a #histrecipe for "Ane excellent Bath To open the veins & To restore a weake Body" includes mallow, violet, birch, willow water, lilies, & red rose leaves; also a sheep's head! It's perfectly fine w/o the sheep's head though, and will keep longer without it #EMROCtranscribes
Finding several #histmed #histecipes to treat consumption, including a water which includes worms, snails, and herbs #EMROCtranscribes
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Finding several #histmed #histecipes to treat consumption, including a water which includes worms, snails, and herbs #EMROCtranscribes
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We're learning about ancient Egypt, courtesy of @pennmuseum's mid-20th c film strips #ArchivesPHL
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We're learning about ancient Egypt, courtesy of @pennmuseum's mid-20th c film strips #ArchivesPHL
I'm kicking off @ArchMonthPhilly @pennmuseum! Operating the old projector was strangely satisfying #ArchivesPHL #filmstrips #oldschool
February 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I'm kicking off @ArchMonthPhilly @pennmuseum! Operating the old projector was strangely satisfying #ArchivesPHL #filmstrips #oldschool