Collection Items

  • Film, Video
    A Guide to European Gender Determination Laws This webinar discusses the regulation of gender self-determination in select jurisdictions in Europe. In particular, the webinar focuses on the existence of gender self-determination laws, the possibility to identify as a third gender, the rules for changing a legal gender, and the use of "X" as a gender marker in passports, among other topics. Similarities and differences in the countries' approaches are highlighted.
    • Contributor: Hofverberg, Elin - Gesley, Jenny
    • Date: 2024-10-29
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    Frances Oldham Kelsey and the Battle Against Thalidomide Historian Cheryl Krasnick Warsh discussed her recent biography of Food and Drug Administration pharmacologist Frances Oldham Kelsey and Kelsey's pioneering battle against the life-threatening drug thalidomide. The panel was moderated by historian Josh Levy and reference librarian Loretta Deaver, who showed items from the Library's Frances Oldham Kelsey papers. They discussed Kelsey and the thalidomide tragedy, Kelsey's place within the larger landscape of women…
    • Contributor: Deaver, Loretta - Levy, Josh - Warsh, Cheryl Krasnick
    • Date: 2024-10-23
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    Finding Pictures: Celebrating Indigenous American Creators Explore a rich array of photographs, prints and posters by Indigenous American artists from the collections of the Library of Congress. Library specialists reviewed historic and contemporary creators' responses to such topics as relationships with traditional lands, first-person and outsider perspectives on Native cultures, convergence with non-visual artforms such as poetry and music and more.
    • Contributor: Lindberg, Melissa - Blood, Katherine
    • Date: 2024-10-16
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    Hispanic American Business Icons Explore sources that document the extraordinary lives of icon Desi Arnaz, the multifaceted Cuban-born entertainer; Federico José Ronstadt, the illustrious Tucson tycoon; Don Prudencio and Carolina Uanue, who created Goya foods; and Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, the cigar industrialist and founder of Ybor City.
    • Contributor: Weinstein, Lynn
    • Date: 2024-10-15
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    Geography and Map Orientation Join us for a general introduction to the world's largest map library, focusing on collections and resources accessible online from anywhere.
    • Contributor: Denis, Lena - Raines, Amelia
    • Date: 2024-10-08
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    An Overview of Public International Law This webinar provides an introduction to the five sources of international law, as defined by Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice and the Restatement 3d: Foreign Relations Law of the United States. Both of these are considered prominent authorities on the creation and evolution of public international law. The presentation introduces and explains many of the resources featured in…
    • Contributor: Myers, Louis
    • Date: 2024-10-01
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    War and Lawmaking: Recent Legal Developments in Israel On October 7, 2023, Israel experienced a coordinated brutal attack by Hamas. The attack resulted in the killing of over 1,200 Israelis and nationals of other countries, including the U.S., and the taking of about 250 hostages of various nationalities. Israel's military issued a declaration of war, followed shortly by a government declaration of war and a special situation on the home front. The…
    • Contributor: Levush, Ruth
    • Date: 2024-09-26
  • Film, Video
    Congress.gov Public Forum Library specialists provided an update on enhancements to the Congress.gov public website. Users had the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback on the site.
    • Date: 2024-09-18
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    George Rable: Conflict of Command Author George C. Rable talks about his new book, "Conflict of Command: George McClellan, Abraham Lincoln and the Politics of War" with Library specialists Michelle Krowl and Lara Szypszak. Rable talks about how he evaluated the military and political interactions of President Abraham Lincoln and General George B. McClellan during the Civil War, how his interpretations help balance the familiar hero-villain dichotomy in evidence…
    • Contributor: Krowl, Michelle - Szypszak, Lara - Rable, George C.
    • Date: 2024-09-17
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    Chronicling America: "Rights and Responsibilities" for National History Day Explore rights and responsibilities in history and learn to use Chronicling America, a freely-available collection of historic American newspapers at the Library of Congress for research in this year's National History Day theme, "Rights and Responsibilities." Join Library specialists Amber Paranick and Mike Saelee for a presentation on Chronicling America, its new search interface, how to navigate the challenges of working with historic newspapers…
    • Contributor: Paranick, Amber - Saelee, Mike
    • Date: 2024-09-11
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    Making the Economy Circular: Recycling Laws and Policies in Japan Japan has a legal framework for waste reduction and forming a recycling-oriented society. Japanese people are reported as being conscientious in their efforts to clean and sort materials for recycling. However, Japan often receives relatively low ratings on waste management. This webinar, presented by foreign law specialist Sayuri Umeda, explored Japan's legal approach to waste management and to introducing new attempts to advance recycling.
    • Contributor: Umeda, Sayuri
    • Date: 2024-08-29
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    2024 National Book Festival: Copyright, the Engine of Free Expression Copyright serves us all, incentivizing creation and enriching our culture. Learn how to engage with copyright when you write a story, create a work of art, compose or record music, or take a picture.
    • Contributor: Thuronyi, George
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Chronicling America, Your Guide to Discovering Digitized Historic Newspapers Dive into the past with our captivating session on exploring digitized historic newspapers via Chronicling America. Perfect for educators, students, genealogists and local history enthusiasts, this workshop will reveal the hidden gems within old headlines. Learn expert tips on how to search and uncover fascinating stories, discover invaluable research guides and embark on a historical adventure that will inspire and inform your future explorations.
    • Contributor: Pike, Robin
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Volunteer Close-Up with History Our "By the People" initiative invites the public to help transcribe digitized Library of Congress collections online at crowd.loc.gov. Since 2018, virtual volunteers have completed more than 800,000 transcriptions. These improve search, accessibility. and discovery for the online papers of Theodore Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Walt Whitman and more. Learn how transcribers impact research at the Library of Congress and how you can get involved.
    • Contributor: Shelton, Abby
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Friends' Choice Civics Video Game Challenge Awards Watch a special announcement of the Library of Congress Friends' Choice Civics Video Game Challenge Award winners. Learn about the video games created by the awardees, which are now available to the public to play. The games are intended to help improve public knowledge about the rights and responsibilities of American citizens and showcase relevant Library of Congress resources.
    • Contributor: Sweeney, Mark
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: 19th and 20th Century U.S. Community Cookbooks Fundraising cookbooks, affectionately referred to as community cookbooks, serve as a rich source beyond mere recipes. They capture a glimpse into culture, society and history. Join Library of Congress culinary specialist for a tour through the Library's collection of digitized U.S. community cookbooks from the 19th and 20th centuries.
    • Contributor: Harbster, Jennifer
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Finding Female Ancestors Maggie Thompson was born in Pennsylvania, prior to the Civil War. When a Library genealogist came upon her personal photo album, clues led to Library collections, the National Archives, local history and more -- all coming together to reveal details about this female ancestor's life. Her story is an example of what you might discover about past generations from your own family and community.
    • Contributor: Buchanan, Candice
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Exposing Alexander Hamilton's Redacted Letter to His 'Betsey' Discover historical secrets with the Library of Congress Preservation Research and Testing division as they unveil the original text of a heavily redacted letter by Alexander Hamilton to then-fiancée, Elizabeth Schuyler. Explore how advanced technology has revealed the redactions, thought to be made by their son, who wished to share his father's war correspondence but considered some personal family details too much for history.
    • Contributor: France, Fenella
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Hispanic American Business Icons Embark on a journey into captivating tales of trailblazing Hispanic American entrepreneurs from the Library collections. Explore sources that document the extraordinary lives of icon Desi Arnaz, the multifaceted Cuban-born entertainer; Federico José Ronstadt, the illustrious Tucson tycoon; Don Prudencio and Carolina Uanue, who created Goya foods; and Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, the cigar industrialist and founder of Ybor City.
    • Contributor: Weinstein, Lynn
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Ensuring That All May Read How does the Library of Congress help readers with disabilities access reading materials? Learn more about the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, its 93-year history and the service that it provides to readers of all ages around the country.
    • Contributor: Yasner, Jason
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: There's a Map for That The Library of Congress geography and map collection, with nearly 6 million cartographic items, is the world's largest and most comprehensive map library. Engage with specialists for advice on utilizing maps for research, learn to navigate the Library's collection online and observe a live demonstration.
    • Contributor: Pastuch, Carissa
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: If It's Not Science Fiction, What Does Science Have to Do with Books? Books build us up through the words on their pages, but what about the pages themselves? Learn about the Library of Congress Preservation Research and Testing Division's Mellon-funded project: "Assessing the Physical Condition of the National Collection" (ANC). This study analyzed 500 "identical" books from research libraries across various U.S. regions, spanning 1840-1940. Specialists will connect the surprising discoveries to real-world historical shifts.
    • Contributor: Zins, Meghan
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: What Do Stevie Wonder and Arnold Schoenberg Have in Common? Celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic concert series at the Library of Congress by learning about the artists, composers, dancers and supporters who made the Coolidge Auditorium one of the most important concert halls in the world, all while enriching the Library's collections.
    • Contributor: Brown-Cáceres, Nicholas A.
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Laci Jordan, Festival Poster Designer Discover the inspiration and creative process behind this year's National Book Festival poster in an exclusive interview with Laci Jordan. Learn more about her other vibrant work, which concentrates on color, marginalized people and everyday life. She has collaborated with renowned brands such as Disney, Google and Spotify.
    • Contributor: Jordan, Laci - Jones, Ashley
    • Date: 2024-08-24
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    2024 National Book Festival: Getting Your Hands on History Learn about the duplication services that the Library of Congress provides to authors, architects, historians, students, publishers, businesses, law firms, genealogists and members of Congress. Uncover the history of this essential service and learn how anyone can bring home some of the Library's historical treasures -- from patriotic posters and picket signs to monumental documents and classic comic books.
    • Contributor: Delgado-Jones, Rosalina - Redmond, Chamisa
    • Date: 2024-08-24