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America's greatest library :

(Number (ISBN

0844495751

(Number (ISBN

1911282131

(Number (ISBN

9780844495750

(Number (ISBN

9781911282136

Title Proper

America's greatest library :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

an illustrated history of the Library of Congress /

First Statement of Responsibility

John Y. Cole, Library of Congress Historian ; foreword by Carla D. Hayden, Librarian of Congress.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Washington, DC :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

The Library of Congress, Washington, DC, in association with D Giles Limited, London,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2017.

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2017

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

256 pages :

Other Physical Details

illustrations (some color) ;

Dimensions

26 cm

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (page 248) and index.

Text of Note

Part I. For Congress, 1800-1897 -- Part II. For the nation, 1898-1959 -- Part III. For the world, 1960-2016.

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Text of Note

"The Library of Congress occupies an important crossroads in American life, a place where the nation's political and literary cultures intersect. Created by Congress in 1800, it has evolved into a multi-faceted cultural institution serving a national and international audience through a wide array of programs, activities, and outreach. It is the major research arm of the US Congress, America's national library, the nation's copyright agency, and an important innovator and partner in electronic and digital network development. In America's Greatest Library, Library of Congress Historian John Y. Cole highlights the history, personalities, collections, and events that have created and sustained this singular institution. Packed with fascinating stories, compelling images, and little-known nuggets of information, this illustrated history traces the growth of the collections of the world's largest library through a combination of concise chronological milestones, brief essays, vivid photographs, and illustrations." -- From publisher's description

Text of Note

Packed with fascinating facts, compelling images, and little-known nuggets of information, this new go-to illustrated guide to the history of the Library of Congress will appeal to history buffs and general readers alike. It distils 242 years of history into an engaging read that makes a Washington icon relevant today.

Library of Congress-- History

Library of Congress-- History.

Library of Congress-- History

Library of Congress

Library of Congress.

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

Cole, John Young,1940-

Date of Transaction

20200822142017.0

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rda

Electronic name

[Book]

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