November 2001 - Vol. 60, No. 11
'Margaret Mead: Human Nature and the Power of Culture'
Cover Story
A new exhibition has opened at the Library on the life and work of noted anthropologist
Margaret Mead.
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SUPPORTING HISTORY
A new Five-Star Council will assist and advise the Library's Veterans History Project. -
SILVER SCREEN
Film legend Janet Leigh visited the Library tosupport the National Film Registry preservation project. -
A LIFE OF DEDICATION
The family of baseball great Jackie Robinson has donated his papers to the Library. -
GIFT FROM THE EAST
The YUKOS Oil Company has donated $1 million to the Library's efforts in support of Russia. -
WELCOME ABOARD
The Librarian of Congress has appointed a new director of development. -
A SAFE PLACE
A new security awareness Web site has been launched to inform the public about new safety procedures. -
WEB SPEED
The Library's Web site has been recognized for its access speed. -
REEXAMINING THE FOUNDING FATHERS
Roger Wilkins discussed his new book, Jefferson's Pillow: The Founding Fathers and the Dilemma of Black Patriotism, at the Library. -
RESEARCH FELLOW
Sylvia Rodgers Albro has been selected as the Library's first Kluge Staff Fellow. -
CONSERVATION CORNER
The Conservation Division has benefited from the contributions of five interns in 2001. -
UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
Scholar Mohamed Arkoun spent a week at the Library to discuss Islam as a religion and as a political tool in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks on America.
