The Quest for Arch Oboler
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Matt Rovner shares his discoveries from the collection of prolific radio playwright and independent film maker, Arch Oboler.
Posted in: Motion Pictures, Recorded Sound
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From the National Recording Registry: “Lady Marmalade” (1974)
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Labelle’s 1974 single “Lady Marmalade” was added to the National Recording Registry in 2020. In this essay, Mýa discusses the original “Lady Marmalade” recording, the 2001 version, and more.
Posted in: National Recording Registry
Countdown at Kusini: a Forgotten Chapter of African American Filmmaking
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Learn more about the 1976 film “Countdown at Kusini" directed by Ossie Davis, a seminal and unique work held by the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
Posted in: Black Films, Mary Pickford Theater, Motion Pictures, Moving Image Research Center
Thursday, (7:00 PM February 13) at the Mary Pickford Theater, Library of Congress (Washington, DC)
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Screening of "Countdown at Kusini" at the Library of Congress' Mary Pickford Theater
Posted in: Mary Pickford Theater
Two AMIA Awards Go to the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) and former NAVCC Chief Gregory Lukow
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
The Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) pays special tribute to the Library of Congress National Audio-Visual Conservation Center (NAVCC) with two of their five annual awards.
Posted in: American Archive of Public Broadcasting, Staff Profile
70-Millimeter Film at the Library of Congress
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
70-millimeter polyester film prints of “Napoleon” (directed by Ridley Scott, 2023) and “Oppenheimer” (directed by Christopher Nolan, 2023, 9 reels) recently made the journey from the U.S. Copyright Office to their new home in the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
Posted in: Film/Video, Motion Pictures
Dog Days of Summer
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Check out some early recordings that evoke “man’s best friend” during these dog days of summer!
Posted in: Jukebox, Recorded Sound
Who We Are: Rob Cristarella, Audio Preservation Specialist
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Meet Rob Cristarella, Audio Preservation Specialist at the Library of Congress
Posted in: American Folklife Center, Recorded Sound, Staff Profile
This Thursday (May 23) at the Mary Pickford Theater at the Library of Congress (Washington, DC)
Posted by: Laura Jenemann
Edgar Wallace novels inspire this week's double feature at the Mary Pickford Theater on May 23, 2024 at 7pm.
Posted in: Mary Pickford Theater