April 2000 - Vol. 59, No. 4
April 24, 2000 - Library of Congress Bicentennial
Cover Story
Author of the Declaration of Independence, third President of the United
States and "founding father" of the Library of Congress, Thomas
Jefferson is the subject of a major new Library exhibition. Author of
the Declaration of Independence, third President of the United States and "founding
father" of the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson is the subject
of a major new Library exhibition.
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A FEW OF HIS FAVORITE THINGS
On the occasion of our 200th birthday, the Librarian cites the Library collections that are of special importance to him. -
COINS OF THE REALM
The Library will be honored with the issuance of commemorative coins and a commemorative stamp on April 24. -
'I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT BOOKS'
Several new books on Thomas Jefferson, the history of the Library and the architecture of the Jefferson Building will go on sale this year. -
BICENTENNIAL BACKGROUND
The Library of Congress has lived in many places under varying circumstances during its 200 years. -
DIGITAL AUDIO FUTURE
The Library continues to develop digital audio materials in its national program to serve the blind and physically handicapped. -
CONSERVATION CORNER
Thomas Jefferson's original library is being handled with care in the Library's Conservation Division. -
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MR. JEFFERSON'S SCHOOL
The University of Virginia has contributed to the Library's search to replace missing volumes in the original Jefferson library. -
MEETING OF THE MINDS
The Congressional Research Service sponsored a conference on "Informing Congress and the Nation." -
DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW
Five U.S. Supreme Court justices took part in a March symposium on law sponsored by the Library and the New York University School of Law.
