The Library of Congress has just set up shop on YouTube. On this new channel, you’ll find some new and vintage footage. Above, we’re directing your attention to a clip called “Boxing Cats.” It’s from 1894 and was produced by Thomas Edison’s Black Maria film studio in West Orange, New Jersey. In no way do I condone cat cockfights, but this is some intriguing historical footage. And who knew that there was a little bit of Steve Martin in Thomas Edison? I’ve added the Library of Congress Channel to our page, Intelligent YouTube: The Best Smart Video Collections.
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