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  1. 12 tuntia sitten

    The Library's DuPree African American Pentecostal Collection reflects many aspects of African American culture not typically preserved in archival repositories, like a pamphlet for the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Theta Omega Chapter's 1962 debutante ball.

    25th Alpha Kappa Alpha annual debutante ball program cover. Box 71, DuPree African American Pentecostal Collection, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.
    The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Theta Omega Chapter, 1962. Box 71, DuPree African American Pentecostal Collection, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.
    A Brief History of Alpha Omega Theta’s Debutante Ball.” Box 71, DuPree African American Pentecostal Collection, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress
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  2. 19 tuntia sitten

    Today in History: Phi Beta Kappa, nation’s first Greek letter society, established at William & Mary, 1776

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  3. 4. jouluk.

    “We go to literature to find out what it is to be human and how to be more human." We continue to celebrate the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival, this week by highlighting some of the standout live fiction programs!

    5 uudelleentwiittausta 26 tykkäystä
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  4. 4. jouluk.

    SHOP SATURDAY: Create festive dishes inspired by some of your favorite books and characters, including the Chronicles of Narnia, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Snow Queen and Scrooge. Shop now:

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  5. 4. jouluk.

    Today in History: General Washington bids farewell to the Continental Army in New York, 1783 #tihhttps://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-04/?loclr=twloc

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  6. 3. jouluk.

    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. For nearly that long its guards have been handpicked & rigorously trained. The Veterans History Project interviewed some during the centennial Society of the Honor Guard reunion.

    Sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. 1971. Larry Seaton Collection, Veterans History Project, Library of Congress,
    VHP staff and volunteers interview sentinel veterans during the Society of the Honor Guard reunion in Arlington, Virginia. Photo taken by VHP volunteers on November 12, 2021.
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  7. 3. jouluk.

    Amazing acquisitions! Learn about the unparalleled collections donated to the Library by civic-minded citizens in the latest issue of the Library of Congress Magazine:

    One of the world’s premier experts on the flute, Dayton C. Miller gave thousands of instruments and related scores and books to the Library.
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  8. 2. jouluk.

    For years, artist Robert Schultz has made creative reuse of historical Civil War-era images, developing photographs from the Library’s collections in the flesh of leaves found on former battlefields.

    One of Robert Schultz’s chlorophyll print process images, made from a Civil War photograph of an unidentified Union soldier and his daughter. Photo: Prints and Photographs Division.
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    1. jouluk.

    On this day in 1919, native Virginian, Nancy Astor, was sworn in as the first female member of British Parliament. Check out coverage of her win using our historic newspaper archive:

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  10. 1. jouluk.

    Can you help? Eighty years after the U.S. entered World War II & President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the forced removal of Japanese Americans to incarceration camps (or "War Relocation Authority centers"), many in the WRA photos remain unidentified.

    San Francisco, Calif. Apr. 1942. A pupil of the Weill public school having lunch. He is one of the evacuees of Japanese ancestry who will be housed in a War Relocation Authority center for the duration of the war (LOC) Lange, Dorothea,, photographer.
    Santa Anita reception center, Arcadia, Calif. Apr. 1942. Special food being prepared for babies at the center for evacuees of Japanese ancestry. Evacuees will be transferred, later, to War Relocation Authority centers for the duration (LOC) Albers, Clem,, photographer.
    Manzanar, Calif. May 1942. A dancing class in the girls' recreation hall at the War Relocation Authority center where evacuees of Japanese ancestry will spend the duration of the war (LOC) Stewart, Francis,, 1909-1992,, photographer.
    Manzanar, Calif. May 1942. Youngsters playing in the field of a nursery school at the War Relocation Authority center where these and other evacuees of Japanese ancestry, from certain West Coast areas, will spend the duration of the war (LOC) Stewart, Francis,, 1909-1992,, photographer.
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  11. uudelleentwiittasi
    1. jouluk.

    On this day in 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested after refusing to give up her seat on a bus. Her bravery and strength continues to empower all of us. "...I had been pushed around all my life and felt at this moment that I couldn't take it anymore."

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  12. 1. jouluk.

    Today in History: Rosa Parks is arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, for keeping her seat on a bus, 1955.

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  13. 30. marrask.

    On the last day of , we invite you to explore videos celebrating Native American music, dance & storytelling. Dallas Chief Eagle of the Rosebud Sioux & Jasmine Pickner of the Crow Creek Sioux performed this hoop dance in 2007.

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    30. marrask.

    For Winston Churchill’s birthday, check out this recap of his knighting to the Order of the Garter in 1953 by Queen Elizabeth in our historic newspaper archive. “Honi soit qui mal y pense!”

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  15. 30. marrask.

    LATEST NEWS: The 2021 Library of Congress Literacy Award Winners & Honorees are featured in a new video, and representatives from all of the selected organizations will participate in a four-part webinar series that will debut this winter. Learn more:

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  16. 30. marrask.

    "His songs gave voice to thoughts and feelings we often didn’t have the words to express." Library Senior Music Specialist Mark Eden Horowitz reflects on his friendship with Stephen Sondheim, who passed away last week at the age of 91.

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  17. 30. marrask.

    JOIN THE FRIENDS: The U.S. Congress has been the Library’s largest benefactor, but important outside support allows us to reach further with services & programs we couldn't offer otherwise. You can help! Join our NEW Friends program:

    Decorative banner for Friends of the Library of Congress program
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  18. 30. marrask.

    Today in History: great American author Samuel Langhorne Clemens (aka ) born, 1835

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  19. 29. marrask.

    TOMORROW: Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month for an interview with professor and author Ezra Rosser on his latest publication, “A Nation Within: Navajo Land and Economic Development." Mark your calendar:

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  20. 29. marrask.

    Barbara Ringer became the 's first female Register of Copyrights 48 years ago this month, but it didn't come easily. She first lost the role to a less-qualified male colleague and brought a federal lawsuit challenging his appointment.

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