How do I create a permanent link to a specific item in the American Memory Historical Collections?
When you search the American Memory collections, many of the web pages displayed are created ‘on the fly’ by the computer in response to a request. ‘On the fly’ pages create problems for linking and bookmarking since the web address is temporary. Thus, if you bookmark an ‘on the fly’ page, you will not be able to reach the address later. Follow this link to directions for Linking and Bookmarking in American Memory. Back to Questions • May I link to the American Memory Historical Collections? Because the Library of Congress is a public, federal institution, anyone may link to the American Memory Historical Collections without permission from the Library of Congress. A graphic button is available to illustrate your link. We like to hear how our site is being used. We also ask that links not give the impression that the Library of Congress or the American Memory Historical Collections is making an expressed or implied endorsement of any particular product or service. Back to Questions • W
