The overtly intimate relationship between tech industry leaders and politicians is on frequent display in newspapers and on screens today. In an international context, this builds on a long history of corporate involvement in shaping favorable policy.
The mid-twentieth century emergence of the black middle class in the United States reshaped American society, consumer markets, and even the bodies of African Americans.
Be a Tree Champion for Hagley!
This giving day, give to the living heart of Hagley Museum and Library. As part of our Natural Hagley Initiative, we are focusing in 2026 on improving tree health by protecting and strengthening the canopy that defines our 235-acre historic landscape, supports diverse wildlife, and welcomes visitors year-round.
The weekend forecast for the grounds of Hagley Museum and Library is looking ready to spring for Spring, and we are feeling so fine about it we're bringing you a feline this week in the Hagley Vault.
This ca. 1929 poster from our Mather & Company workplace posters (Accession 1994.319) collection was produced by Mather & Company, a Chicago, Illinois-based printing firm that ran a subscription-based motivational workplace poster service.
Between 1923 and 1929, the company produced approximately 350 work-incentive posters. The posters were color lithographs with illustrations and captions that addressed workplace interpersonal interactions, appropriate behaviors, ideals, and guidelines.
Welcome back to another Hagley Staff Favorites article! Every quarter, we share stories from our collections staff, giving you the opportunity to hear from the experts—the people who first lay hands on our archives and objects—about the items that made a mark. We hope you find something new to investigate!
When you hear the word “forecast,” your first thought might be the weather. But we’re talking about another kind of forecast…a color forecast! Color forecasting refers to the strategic, research-driven process of predicting future color trends and palettes to guide design and marketing decisions.
As I write this, Delaware is experiencing its coldest winter in decades. I look forward to a quick spring break trip with the family to a more tropical location in March. Sun, sand, and perhaps a frozen tropical drink sound like the proper remedies.
In recognition of Black History Month, please enjoy this film from Hagley's Cinecraft films collection, Not with Empty Hands: