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Posted by: Neely Tucker
Edgar Allan Poe died 175 years ago today, on Oct. 7, 1849. Here, we revisit the first publication of his poetic masterpiece, "The Raven" and the tragic circumstances (his dying young wife) that led to him writing it.
Posted in: LCM, Newspapers, Poetry, Rare Book and Special Collections, Writers
Posted by: Maria Peña
In his epic “El Norte,” award-winning filmmaker Gregory Nava charted the tragic journey of siblings Enrique and Rosa from Guatemala to Los Angeles in pursuit of the American dream. The 1983 film was inducted into the Library's National Film Registry in 1995 and still resonate in this Hispanic Heritage Month, two decades into a new century. It's one of the highlights of the Library's work in preserving Latino films.
Posted in: Film, Hispanic American History, Hispanic and Latino, LCM, Library Work and Employees, National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, National Film Registry, Performing Arts
Posted by: Mark Hartsell
In 1983, Chinese American architect I.M. Pei was commissioned to devise a solution to a growing problem in France: the outdated entrance to the Louvre museum in Paris no longer could accommodate increasing throngs of visitors. His solution of a glass pyramid, initially controversial, is now considered iconic, adding a dazzling touch to a city renowned for its architecture.
Posted in: Architecture, Asian American, LCM