Join NOBS as we welcome George Barnum, librarian and former Agency Historian at the Government Publishing Office (GPO). His presentation will focus on his 2017 book, Picturing the Big Shop: Photos of the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 1900-1980, which he describes as “a very lovingly assembled selection of photos that tell the story of the world’s largest printing and publishing concern in its busiest and largest years.” George will talk about GPO’s history and about the photographs, “which are in themselves a very fascinating record not only of the agency but of 20th century commercial and industrial photography.” We’ll also hears stories of his time at the GPO and the picture book’s companion, Keeping America Informed: The United States Government Publishing Office, A Legacy of Service to the Nation (2011 & 2016).

We’ll meet in person at Loganberry Books on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM. If you prefer, you may join us by Zoom.