AUTHOR: Mark Hartsell

Mark Hartsell is the publications editor at the Library of Congress. Mark grew up on Air Force bases around the world. He earned degrees in history and English literature from Wofford College and in journalism from the University of South Carolina. Before joining the Library, Mark spent 20 years in newspaper journalism, working in news and sports at daily newspapers in Charleston, S.C., Dallas and Washington, D.C.

Most Recent Posts

• From “Happy Days” to “The Love Boat,” Charles Fox’s Themes Were Always Exciting and New January 12th, 2026
• Hallelujah for Handel’s “Messiah” December 18th, 2025
• Send in the Genius: Stephen Sondheim November 24th, 2025
• Battle of the Sierra Blanca: The Comanche Map May 27th, 2025
• The Librarian as Hero: Ainsworth Spofford April 25th, 2025
• Washington’s Plot to Kidnap a British Prince January 14th, 2025
• The Great Pyramid of Pei October 1st, 2024
• Look Up! It’s Blashfield’s Mural June 17th, 2024
• Jefferson’s Secret Cipher for the Lewis and Clark Expedition May 13th, 2024