Eastern State Penitentiary: Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This Pic of the Week describes the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA, and the “Pennsylvania System.”
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St. Elmo, Colorado – Administering a Ghost Town
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.
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Visit to the Bureau of Indian Affairs: Pic of the Week
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.
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Pioneer Courthouse, Portland: Pic of the Week
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.
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Calgary Court Centre: Pic of the Week
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
Today's Picture of the Week post by Alexander features the Calgary Courts Centre which he had a chance to visit during a recent conference.
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Pic of the Week – Bizzell Memorial Library, Historic Landmark and Home to Library of Congress History
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
Bailey visits the University of Oklahoma and comes across the campus's stunning Bizzell Memorial Library and its exhibits.
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Etta Haynie Maddox: First Woman Licensed to Practice Law in Maryland – Pic of the Week
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's picture of the week post highlight's the first woman to practice law in Maryland, Etta Haynie Maddox, and her contributions to Maryland's Women's Suffrage movement.
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Loving Day – Pic of The Week
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post is a pic of the week post, examining the history of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Loving v. Virginia, that reached it's decision on June 12, 1967.
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Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.: Pic of the Week
Posted by: Sarah Friedman
On April 25th, 2025, the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., which is located only a few blocks from the Library of Congress in Southeast Washington, D.C., hosted its first Friday evening parade of the season.
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