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Celebrating 11 years of The Commons

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

Today marks the 11th anniversary of The Commons – a project that Flickr began to provide cultural institutions, such as libraries, museums, and historical societies, with a space to share their digital collections with people around the world.

Welcome the Amadeo León Collection to the Flickr Commons!

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

We’re excited to welcome the Amadeo León Collection of Boconó Photographs to the Flickr Commons! They host a private collection of twentieth-century images of the people and communities of Boconó, a small city in the Venezuelan Andes.

Happy 10th Anniversary, Flickr Commons!

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018

Ten years ago today, the Library of Congress joined the Flickr Commons with the aim of ensuring better access to their historical photo collections.

Welcome the Médiathèques Valence Romans Agglo to the Flickr Commons!

May 10, 2017

Médiathèques Valence Romans Agglo, or Network of Media Libraries of Valence Romans Agglo, Valence, Rhone-Alpes, consists of 14 public libraries located in the Southeastern region […]

Welcome the Halifax Municipal Archives to the Flickr Commons!

April 6, 2017July 5, 2018

Halifax Municipal Archives is a historical research center for the region of Halifax, Canada, which stretches along Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast from the rural communities […]

Welcome the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State to the Flickr Commons!

March 4, 2017March 4, 2017

We are very happy to welcome the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Fresno to the Flickr Commons! The program, established in 1977, offers […]

Welcome the UC Berkeley Department of Geography to the Flickr Commons!

December 15, 2016

We’re happy to welcome the Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley to the Flickr Commons. Formed in 1898, it is one of […]

Welcome the Camden Public Library to the Flickr Commons!

January 14, 2016January 14, 2016

The Camden Library has a vast collection of historical photos and documents of historical significance to the residents of Camden and Rockport.

Welcome the American Aviation Historical Society to the Flickr Commons!

October 8, 2015October 8, 2015

The American Aviation Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the rich heritage of American aviation.

Welcome the Texas State University to the Flickr Commons!

August 22, 2015August 22, 2015

We are happy to welcome the Texas State University to the Flickr Commons. Read on to learn more and discover their first collection covering the University’s football program.

Welcome the Gallen-Kallela Museum to the Flickr Commons!

July 20, 2015

The Gallen-Kallela Museum is a cultural historical museum dedicated to the work of Finnish artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela. They aspire to make its art and historical collections as easily accessible as possible.

Welcome the Archivo Histórico General del Estado de Sinaloa to the Flickr Commons!

June 22, 2015

Check out the newest institution to join the Flickr Commons, the Archivo Histórico General de Sinaloa. Browse their collection and share your meaningful comments with them!

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