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Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
After passing through a ghost town, Bailey researches the town's history and state administration laws regarding abandoned or mostly abandoned historical sites.
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
In honor of Mexican Independence Day and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jennifer brings us a post on María de la Soledad Leona Camila Vicario Fernández de San Salvador, better known as Leona Vicario, who was a prominent figure in the battle for independence for Mexico.
Posted in: Collections, Hispanic American History, Law Library
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Introducing the newest interactive map, the Law Library presents a new and engaging way to learn about the legislative history of the states and territories of the United States through our Guide to Law Online and Statutes at Large collection.
Posted in: Collections, Law Library
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
A group of librarians from the U.S. Acquisitions program at the Library of Congress recently toured the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. We met with key staff and curators to discuss how our collections intersect with their publications and mission. The visit sparked engaging conversations about curatorial practices, storage solutions, and display strategies. We were equally inspired by the remarkable art and cultural materials on view.
Posted in: Native Americans, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Robert Brammer
This blog post invites readers to attend the 2025 Congress.gov Public Forum either in-person or virtually.
Posted in: Congress, Education, Event, Law Library
Posted by: Ruth Levush
Post provides information on an upcoming webinar on IVF and related issues, including on regulation of procedures, determination of parental rights, and the legality of posthumous embryo implantation and sperm extraction.
Posted in: Event, Global Law, Law Library
Posted by: Sarah Friedman
Today's blog post highlights the new display within the Law Library's Reading Room that showcases comics and cartoons within our collection.
Posted in: Collections, Law Library
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post encourages readers to visit the Law Library of Congress's booth at the 25th annual National Book Festival on September 6 in Washington D.C.
Posted in: Event, Law Library
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
This post highlights the historic Pioneer Courthouse in Portland, Oregon and briefly discusses its history as the site for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Posted in: Collections, Law Library, Pic of the Week