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I was delighted to see this picture as the lead image in a “Free to Use” set of images focusing on tennis that was recently added to the Library’s Web site. I remember printing out the image years ago for my own personal folder of favorite “mid-air views.” Not only do I admire the energy and …
Posted in: Picture This
By: Brian McCurdy
For this week's NLS Music Notes blog, learn about the inspiring story of Joey Stuckey--a remarkable person who overcame incredible odds to achieve success as a singer, guitarist, producer, and educator.
Posted in: NLS Music Notes
By: Naomi Coquillon
This post explores early 20th century recipes and advice for parents in a cookbook available via the Library's website.
Posted in: Minerva’s Kaleidoscope
By: Andrew Breiner
This is a guest post by Michael Steffen, an incoming graduate student at the University of Illinois, as well as a 2020 Junior Fellow at the Kluge Center. This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a Junior Fellow for the Kluge Center at the Library of Congress. As someone who is interested in …
Posted in: Insights
By: Naomi Coquillon
Printable activities using the braille alphabet and resources for parents on talking with kids about disability from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.
Posted in: Minerva’s Kaleidoscope
By: Kristi Finefield
The year 1870 is significant for copyright and the Library of Congress. Prior to that year, copyright registration was administered by the U.S. District Courts. Starting in 1870, the copyright registration and deposit system was centralized in the Library of Congress. One of the requirements for protecting your creation with copyright was to send in …
Posted in: Picture This
By: Juliette Appold
France, Brazil, and the United States: Learn about Darius Milhaud's major musical inspirations.
Posted in: NLS Music Notes
By: Ellen Terrell
Junior Fellow Sophia Southard writes about two seamstresses Elizabeth Keckley and Ann Lowe working for two first ladies and how their stories are seen withing the historic arch of African Americans in fashion.
Posted in: Inside Adams
By: George Thuronyi
The following is a guest post by Maria Strong, Acting Register of Copyrights. The U.S. Copyright Office has taken a number of actions to ensure that mission-critical functions continue during the ongoing challenges caused by COVID-19. I commend our staff for maintaining a continued high level of service under these challenging conditions and greatly appreciate …
Posted in: Copyright
July's monthly newsletter from the LC Labs team.
Posted in: The Signal