One of music's best kept secrets celebrates 100 years, quietly

For a century, the tiny Coolidge Auditorium, at the Library of Congress, has been a wellspring of cultural integrity, ...

Capitol Historical Society names Library of Congress alum Roswell Encina new CEO

Roswell Encina, former communications officer for the Library of Congress, will be president and CEO of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
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Creation of the Library of Congress

David Rubenstein explained the origin of the Library of Congress and its expansion over time. How did the idea for the Library of Congress come about? Explain how it was established as David ...

Luis Valdez Doc Garners the $200,000 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize

A documentary about renowned playwright and screenwriter Luis Valdez has won the seventh annual $200,000 Library of Congress ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Want to See the Original Lyrics for ‘Over the Rainbow’? All You Need Is a Library Card

E.Y. “Yip” Harburg's sketch for the lyrics of “Over the Rainbow" Library of Congress An Academy Award, a self-portrait of George Gershwin and the only known lyrical sketch of “Over the Rainbow” are ...