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America's greatest library : an illustrated history of the Library of Congress / John Y. Cole, Library of Congress Historian ; foreword by Carla D. Hayden, Librarian of Congress.
Packed with fascinating facts, compelling images, and little-known nuggets of information, this new go-to illustrated guide to the history of the Library of Congress will appeal to history buffs and general readers alike. It distils 242 years of history into an engaging read that makes a Washington icon relevant today.
"The Library of Congress occupies an important crossroads in American life, a place where the nation’s political and literary cultures intersect. Created by Congress in 1800, it has evolved into a multi-faceted cultural institution serving a national and international audience through a wide array of programs, activities, and outreach. It is the major research arm of the US Congress, America’s national library, the nation’s copyright agency, and an important innovator and partner in electronic and digital network development. In America’s Greatest Library, Library of Congress Historian John Y. Cole highlights the history, personalities, collections, and events that have created and sustained this singular institution. Packed with fascinating stories, compelling images, and little-known nuggets of information, this illustrated history traces the growth of the collections of the world’s largest library through a combination of concise chronological milestones, brief essays, vivid photographs, and illustrations." -- From publisher's description
Record details
- ISBN: 9781911282136
- ISBN: 1911282131
- ISBN: 9780844495750
- ISBN: 0844495751
- Physical Description: 256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Washington, DC : The Library of Congress, Washington, DC, in association with D Giles Limited, London, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 248) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part I. For Congress, 1800-1897 -- Part II. For the nation, 1898-1959 -- Part III. For the world, 1960-2016. |
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| Subject: | Library of Congress > History. Library of Congress > History > Pictorial works. Library of Congress. Library of Congress Library of Congress > History > Pictorial works. |
| Genre: | Illustrated works. History. Pictorial works. Illustrated works. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
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| Burlington Public Library | 027.573 COLE 2017 | 39851001479600 | Non-fiction | Copy hold | Available | - |