As we remember Jimmy Carter, listen back with us to our 2016 interview (when we were called the 'Dewey Decibel' podcast) with @CarterLibrary Director Meredith Evans, on her work with President Carter and managing a presidential library.
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From our archives:
When she was four, @CarterLibrary Director Meredith Evans mailed then–President Jimmy Carter money ($1.01) to help him "be president" and a request to have her birthday party at the White House. (He politely declined both.)
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ALT Meredith Evans stands in a replica of the Oval Office at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. She holds the letter she mailed to Jimmy Carter when she was 4.
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Ep. 83 highlights how libraries and librarians are supporting small business owners—particularly those who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color. | bit.ly/CN-Ep83
On a special bonus episode, learn about Kanopy, a video streaming service platform, and how it can enrich, engage, and entertain library patrons through films and series. [bit.ly/CN-KanopyEp] | Sponsored by @Kanopy
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