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AFC and VHP Collections Featured in the New Exhibition, “Collecting Memories: Treasures from the Library of Congress” in the New David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery

Posted by: Douglas D. Peach

On June 13th, a new exhibition titled, “Collecting Memories: Treasures from the Library of Congress,” opened to the public in the new David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery in the Thomas Jefferson Building. This post highlights items from the collections of the American Folklife Center and the Veterans History Project featured in the exhibition.

Posted in: African Americans, AIDS Memorial Quilt, Civil Rights History Project, COVID-19 pandemic, Exhibits, Iraq War, LGBTQ, Maryland, Native American History, Oral History, Uncategorized, Veterans History Project, Vietnam War, Voices of Civil Rights Project collection, World War II

Alejandro Brittes Quartet performing at Library of Congress

Homegrown Plus: Alejandro Brittes Quartet, Masters of Chamamé

Posted by: Douglas D. Peach

In this post, AFC Folklife Specialist Douglas D. Peach spotlights a recent concert and oral history interview with masters of chamamé music, the Alejandro Brittes Quartet, held at the Library of Congress in September 2023. The interview and oral history interview are now available for online viewing.

Posted in: Hispanic American History, Homegrown Concert Series, Homegrown Plus, Native American History