December 2010 - Vol. 69, No. 12
Gateway to Knowledge: Coming To A Town Near You
Cover Story
Ribbon of Highway: The newly launched “Gateway to Knowledge”
exhibition brings the Library of Congress to a city near you.
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PHOTOGRAPHING HISTORY
The Liljenquist collection featuring images of American Civil War soldiers is acquired. -
THE GIFT OF SOUND
The Library receives an acquisition from the Snapshots Music and Arts Foundation. -
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
The Library receives a donation from the silent-film era. -
A LOOK TOWARD THE HEAVENS
Galileo’s astronomical volume is acquired. -
ANCESTRAL CONNECTIONS
The Library acquires an extensive Confucian genealogy. -
EXPLORING COLLECTIONS
A symposium explores Japanese collections at the Library. -
VHP TURNS 10
The Veterans History Project celebrates a decade of capturing history. -
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed at the Library. -
CELEBRATING HERITAGE
The Library observes Native American Heritage Month. -
ARTISTIC MOVEMENT
The U.S. Postal Service honors painter Arshile Gorky. -
OPERATIC MASTER
Thomas Hampson receives accolades during a concert at the Library. -
DECORATED LIBRARIANS
The Federal Library and Information Center Committee announces awards.
ROLLING ACROSS THE USA
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IN THE NEWS
TALKING-BOOK PROGRAM RECEIVES APEX AWARD
