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Posted by: Donna Sokol
The following is reposted from the Library of Congress blog. This is a guest post by Sue Siegel, director of development for the Library. The Library is one of the greatest gifts the United States Congress has given to the American people. Its support provides a foundation of excellence in collecting, preserving and providing access …
Posted in: Guest Post, Law Library
Posted by: Robert Brammer
On November 1st, the Law Library hosted the latest Kellogg Biennial Lecture. This endowed series of lectures on jurisprudence is made possible through the generosity of Frederic R. and Molly S. Kellogg. This year’s Kellogg Biennial Lecture was delivered by New York University School of Law Professor Jeremy Waldron, whose lecture was titled, “The Philosophical Foundations of …
Posted in: Event, Law Library
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
This post describes the history of how Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands became part of the United States.
Posted in: Collections, Hispanic American History, Law Library
Posted by: Jim Martin
Friday, October 27 marks the 335th anniversary of the founding of the city of Philadelphia by William Penn.
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD, which stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, “is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.” ADHD is a complex mental health issue, as all mental health issues are, but this disorder is complicated because there are no physical …
Posted in: Collections, Law Library
Posted by: Robert Brammer
As part of our latest Congress.gov enhancements, we are excited to provide access to House Communications transmitted from January 6, 2015-present (since the 114th Congress convened). House Communications frequently consist of petitions by state and local officials, memorials, messages from the President, and reports submitted to the House by executive agencies that are sometimes required by federal …
Posted in: Congress, Law Library
Posted by: Francisco Macías
On August 3 and 4, 2017, I had the distinct privilege of representing the Law Library of Congress at one of Latin America’s most lauded institutes of legal research. In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, I would like to share some highlights of what transpired there. The following is a recap authored by Celia Carreón …
Posted in: Event, Law Library
Posted by: Donna Sokol
Today’s interview is with Samantha Seto, who worked as an intern with the Digital Resources Division this past summer. Describe your background. I am from the suburbs of Florida–the beautiful lands of Tampa Palms. I grew up in a home on a cul-de-sac near a lake and woods filled with deer and evergreen trees. My …
Posted in: Interview, Law Library
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
The post describes the four buildings at the intersection of Broad and Meeting Street in Charleston, SC.
Posted in: Law Library, Pic of the Week