January-February 2008 - Vol. 67, Nos. 1-2
Exploring the Early Americas
Cover Story
In the first phase of reintroducing visitors to the Library
and its remarkable collections, the Library showcases the artifacts
of the Jay I. Kislak collection, highlighting the history and cultures
of the Americas prior to the founding of the United States.
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BUILDING A CASE
The Library and NIST construct a unique presentation display for a historic map. -
"THE NAMING OF AMERICA"
A new book details the remarkable map where the word "America" first appeared. -
HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD
The Librarian has named another 25 films to the National Film Registry. -
THE LIBRARY ON THE BIG (AND SMALL) SCREEN
Over the years the Library of Congress has also played a role on the big and small screens. -
SILENT MOVIES ARE SUBJECT OF NEW PUBLICATION
The Library has published a new volume on the silent film era. -
LIGHTS, CAMERA, LIBRARY!
The Library provided part of the setting (and plotline) for the film, “National Treasure: Book of Secrets.” Also, the Library has played many roles in film and television. -
ON THE RADIO
A new public radio series offers concerts recorded in the Library’s Coolidge Auditorium. -
BACKDRAFT
In the wake of California wildfire disasters, the Library offers advice on collection recovery after fire. -
THE MARCH KING
A new Web site features John Philip Sousa. -
FLYING THE HUMP
The Veterans History Project highlights stories from World War II’s China-Burma-India theater. -
‘LAMB’ OF GOD
Stained-glass window giant J&R Lamb Studios was the subject of a recent Library symposium. -
LANDMARK LEGISLATION
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor spoke at the Law Library on the Strickland v. Washington decision. -
NATIVE SOVEREIGNTY
Rep. Tom Cole delivered the keynote address for the Library’s celebration of Native American Heritage Month. -
MULTICULTURAL EXCHANGE
The president of the American Library Association spoke at the Library on literacy and multiculturalism. -
FROM RUSSIA, WITH BOOKS
News from the Russian Book Festival
