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Rare Native American Wax Cylinders Find a New Generation Join us for free screenings and Q&A

Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin

When Native American filmmaker Daniel Golding came to the Library of Congress to research, listen and translate the Library's rare collection of 1890 wax cylinders featuring Passamaquoddy and Quechan songs and languages, he had no idea that the Library's preservation team had a 100-year-old surprise for him and his son.

Jimmy Buffet in tropical shirt and hat playing a recent concert

Remembering Jimmy Buffett (1946 – 2023)

Posted by: Cary O’Dell

Like the rest of the world, the Library of Congress was very saddened to hear of the passing of Jimmy Buffett this past weekend.  His passing was, to us, all the more poignant as Mr. Buffett’s iconic recording, “Margaritaville,” was added the the Library’s National Recording Registry just earlier this year.  At the time, Mr. …