Welcome to the first Carnival of the Commons! This series explores various happenings at the Commons’ institutions, be they online or at their facilities, and collects intriguing posts from their blogs. This first carnival has everything but the kitchen sink in it, while in coming weeks we will feature more thematic selections. This is your at-a-glance report of happenings around the Commons.

Institutions’ Workflow

• George Eastman House posts an introduction to the ARTStor Digitization Process, a nonprofit online database of art images.
• The DNA (Digital Nationaal Archief) movie illustrates the Nationaal Archief’s digital ambitions.
• Informative articles from the National Library of New Zealand introduce their new Manuscripts & Pictorial website.
• The Brooklyn Museum updates us with an new installment of Purchasing a Major Work of Art for the Collection.
• Want to know how to implement an internal Wiki? Powerhouse Museum explains their process.

Blog Blog Blog!

• A wonderful post from the Australian War Memorial’s blog about Minnie Augusta Rattigan, who helped feed and entertain soldiers on leave in London during the First World War. A terrific adjunct to their currently running exhibit, Advancing to Victory, 1918.
• At Face to Face, the Smithsonian celebrates the 250th wedding anniversary of U.S. President George Washington and the first First Lady, Martha Washington.

Go Visit!

See below the fold for events at the institutions.
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