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Archive: February 2014 (11 Posts)

Image of an ornate clock showing 2:05 with sculpted male figures sitting on each side of the clock face

American History, an-NOTE-tated

Posted by: Erin Allen

The history of America is reflected through its songs. From changes to the “Star Spangled Banner” as played by different bands in different eras, to sheet music art documenting historical themes, the tapestry of American culture and life has been woven through music. New to the many online offerings of the Library of Congress is …

Posted in: Audiovisual, Collections, Education, History, LC Web site, Music, Uncategorized

Image of an ornate clock showing 2:05 with sculpted male figures sitting on each side of the clock face

Curious Collections

Posted by: Erin Allen

(The following is a story written by Jon Munshaw, former intern in the Office of Communications, for the January-February 2014 issue of the Library of Congress Magazine. You can download the issue in its entirety here.) Some unusual items in the Library’s non-book collections will amaze and amuse researchers. Most people know the Library of Congress for being, well, …

Posted in: Collections, Manuscripts, Photos