AUTHOR: Kate Phillips

Kate Phillips is a reference librarian in the Prints & Photographs Division of the Library of Congress. She has worked extensively in the fields of both photojournalism and special collections librarianship, including positions at Magnum Photos and the Vermont Historical Society, before joining the Library. Kate has a particular interest in the role of images in everyday life, whether in shaping our understanding of the daily news or through the more subtle influence of the design and iconography of printed ephemera.

Most Recent Posts

• The Latest and Most Scientific Cooking Utensils: Technology in the Kitchen December 19th, 2025
• Goodnight Prints, Goodnight Photographs: A Cozy Ramble through the Collections September 18th, 2025
• Open a Box: Behind the Scenes with a Prints & Photographs Staff Challenge September 5th, 2025
• Look Loves Lucy August 6th, 2025
• Ice Cream for Summer Relief: A Prequel July 2nd, 2025
• Whimsy and Commerce: Magical Beings in the U.S. Patent Office Trademark Collection April 2nd, 2025
• Timeliness and Timelessness, or Spot the Wall Calendar January 16th, 2025