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Steph Noell (they/them)

@librarianstebbs.bsky.social

they/elle/iel 📚 Academic librarian by day, downloader of old newspaper comix by night 🏳️‍🌈 Queer non-binary neurodivergent 24/7 https://lostdailies.gumroad.com

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Steph Noell (they/them)@librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 4d ago

Law Roach commissioned LaQuan Smith to create an homage to Willi Smith's Mary Jane Watson paper doll dress for Zendaya. The dress appears in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, aka the wedding of MJ & Peter Parker; it was published 2 months after Smith's death. What a beautiful tribute😭❤️

Color photograph of fashion designer Willi Smith, seated, leaning on his right hand, with models standing on stools on either side of him.Mary Jane Watson paper doll page from from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 featuring Willi Smith designed wedding dress, striped dress, and suit.Zendaya in LaQuan Smith's homage to Willi Smith's striped dress for Mary Jane Watson in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21.
Steph Noell (they/them)@librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 2w ago

Fun fact: Mary Jane Watson's wedding dress was designed by fashion designer Willi Smith (who brought streetwear to the runway). Willi even appeared posthumously in the issue (he died of AIDS-related complications two months before the book came out).

Panel from 1987 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, written by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie, drawn by Paul Ryan. While uptown, at the office of top fashion designer Willi Smith... Mary Jane Watson: I'm sorry, Willi. Normally, I'd kill to be a part of a cideo shoot in the Bahama! But... Willi Smith: I understand, Mary Jane, and I'm so happy you found "Mr. Right." Listen--Panel from 1987 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, written by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie, drawn by Paul Ryan. Willi Smith: --Expect a little surprise to arrive in the next few days, okay? After all, tradition says the bride should wear something new, hm? Mary Jane Watson: Willi, you're an angel! Bye-bye!
Sequential Scholars@sequentialscholars.bsky.social · 2w ago

The 1987 wedding of Peter Parker & Mary Jane Watson features work by legendary artist John Romita Sr. and his son, John Romita Jr., who would soon become legendary in his own right. It thus offers an opportunity to compare the Romitas’ contributions to the look & legacy of #SpiderMan. 1/13

The cover of Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, depicting Peter Parker and Mary Jane in their wedding finery, smiling broadly, drawn by John Romita Sr., and the the closing splash page of Amazing Spider-Man #290, drawn by John Romita Jr., in which Peter Parker asks Mary Jane to marry him.
Steph Noell (they/them)@librarianstebbs.bsky.social · last mo.

Yesterday, I discovered 2 unprocessed issues of the counterculture fashion magazine Rags (issues 3 & 12). Rags was published for 12 issues across 1970-71 by the original Rolling Stone photographer Baron Wolman. Please enjoy some of the articles from issue 3 (issue 12 will be in the replies).

The image depicts the cover of the August 1970 issue of Rags magazine. At the center, a black-and-white photograph captures a moment of two newlyweds, a man and a woman ("earth mother"), as they move through a dense forest. The man, wearing a top hat and a formal jacket, is seen holding the woman’s hand, who is dressed in a flowing white wedding gown. Both appear to be running or walking quickly through tall grass that covers the ground beneath the trees. The background consists of tall, straight trees that fade into a misty atmosphere, contributing to a romantic and ethereal feel. The magazine's title, "Rags," is prominently displayed at the top in bold green lettering, with the month and year printed just above it. The bottom edges of the magazine show some wear, with a few creases and tears.The image features a spread from "Rags" magazine, specifically the "on the street" section from issue number three, published in August 1970. The left page showcases a photograph of a man with a distinctive hairstyle and beard, wearing a light-colored button-up shirt. He appears thoughtful, addressing issues related to identity and self-expression. Below him is a vibrant photo of a smiling woman, identified as Empire Zebra, wearing a bright orange swimsuit with green straps, showcasing confidence while posing playfully with her arms outstretched. On the right page, there is a close-up of a woman with long hair, wearing a tank top with the Superman logo; she smiles directly at the camera and discusses topics related to self-presentation in a light-hearted manner. Below her is an image of a man in a large hat and flippers, seemingly walking through a street, with palm trees in the background. The final photograph shows a middle-aged man with glasses and a cigar, casually standing with a playful expression. The overall tone of the images captures a blend of individuality and candid moments in urban life.techniks Donna Lawson Wrist Computer Pulsar is the first solid state portable wrist computer in the world. It has no hands. It has no dial. It has no moving parts. Its face is as blank as nighttime TV following the national anthem. But press a button and - magic (science magic) dots begin to appear on the wrist computer screen like the news bulletins around the tall building in Times Square. The Pulsar is programmed to continuously compute the exact hour and minute . . . when you push the button it stays lit for 1 ½ seconds, but the wrist computer keeps its keeping time, practically forever. If you don't want time at all, you don't press the button. The wrist computer can go for an entire day, even with a blank face. Then suddenly press the button and it's 2:30 a.m., out of nowhere. The reason you can control time is practical, not necessarily existential. A small-energy, 3 volts battery keeps the wrist computer on for about six months without attention. Pulsar was equipped with a demand button to reduce the battery to operable size and increase its longevity. Each wrist computer is sold with an extra rechargeable battery in a box containing a built-in recharging unit. The batteries are easily switched and no accuracy is lost because inside Pulsar is a supplementary energy source that produces enough power to keep itself going during the brief battery change. Pulsar, named after celestial objects known to emit bursts of energy at very precise frequencies, contains a quartz crystal time-base that oscillates at a frequency of 32,768 per second ... the time frequency or the manufacturer makes Pulsar accurate to within three seconds a month, and there’s more. Resetting, if needed, can be done in a snap. Two presses on the back instantly advances the hours without disturbing the minutes or seconds. When an SST suddenly drops into zero in the morning, the other automatic advances the seconds ahead to zero while advancing the minutes. The wrist computer has been a b…
Rev Abuelite Héctor Octavio [con acento] believes in you@mexicanity.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A massive tamalada. Everyone making food, 500 ollas tamaleras at least, 10 bands, games for the kids, the largest selection of aguas frescas ever created (world Guinness record confirmed), 100 Dr. Simis dancing in an perfect choreography

Dr Simi Mascots Dancing

ALT: Dr Simi Mascots Dancing

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Erik Hane@erikhane.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Okay but What would YOUR totally gratuitous White House lawn event be, if YOU were the mad king of a dying superpower

Steph Noell (they/them)@librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

LA Pride parade review: The crowd was so much bigger this year than last year. Revry brought out the kings of drag & I was THRILLED! Also, as a queer nonbinary person whose parents were never supportive of my identities, PFLAG makes me cry at every Pride. Plus, skateboarding gay Jesus!

Jesus with a rainbow crown and cape on a skateboard
Steph Noell (they/them)@librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Josey helped form ALA's Black Caucus & served as its 1st president. Stanton Jones was ALA's 1st African-American president+the 1st African-American & 1st woman major American library system director. Gittings founded the NY D/o Bilitis & fought against biased federal policies against homosexuals.

Tina Coleman@arystocrat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Ribbon drop number one for ALA Annual 2026. Celebrating our history and our aspiration to reach farther, do hard things, and be better. #ALA150 #alaac2026 BREAK BARRIERS LIKE E. J. JOSEY SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER LIKE CLARA STANTON JONES CHANGE HEARTS AND MINDS LIKE BARBARA GITTINGS

4 Badge ribbons strewn on a surface. Three ribbons are blue with gold text that say: BREAK BARRIERS LIKE E. J. JOSEY, SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER LIKE CLARA STANTON JONES, CHANGE HEARTS AND MINDS LIKE BARBARA GITTINGS, Silver ribbon with black text that says MAKING LIBRARY SCIENCE FOR 150 YEARS AND COUNTIN
Steph Noell (they/them)@librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Keith David's star will be conveniently located near the Hollywood & Vine Metro station. If you go to the ceremony on June 4th, plan to get there no later than 10:30am b/c folks start lining up at 8am for these events & they're usually capped by an hour before it starts.

Kory Bing@korybing.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Me explaining to anyone who will listen how I just really like Keith David and everything he’s ever been in, even the bad stuff, because he just seems to always be having a good time and I’m glad he’s getting a star on the Walk of Fame because good for him.

Marge Simpson holding a potato saying “I just think they’re neat” but instead of a potato it’s a photo of Keith David
Sherrilyn Ifill@sifill.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Again, please share. In every aspect of American history you will run smack dab into the critical contributions of Black people. It’s not Black history. It’s American history. Trying to erase it is a fool’s errand. We live it every day. time.com/5836444/blac...

The Forgotten Black History of How Memorial Day Started

Historians like the Pulitzer Prize winner David Blight have tried to raise awareness of freed slaves who decorated soldiers' graves in 1865

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