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THE
LARGEST LIBRARY
IN THE WORLD
The Library of Congress
147 million items including…
America’s 1st book
Rough drafts
The first printed copy of
“Realia”
Documents that reflect
the private side of our lives
Americans
The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress
The historical documents found here at the Library were created by individuals as well as groups. They reflect the private side of life as well as the public and include unpublished and unofficial materials. Together they make a richly textured tapestry of failure as well as triumph, of broken promises as well as exalted dreams.
They constitute a road map for discovery, and, as Jefferson knew well, the journey of discovery in a library is always, to some degree, a journey of self-discovery.
Fall. Season of treats.
followed by
Bloating
And every so often
A really good story
The day after Thanksgiving, it may also involve celebrating….
Closes
10/31
Foley Square, NYC
http://storycorps.org/listen/stories/cathy-and-kelly-slumber/
http://storycorps.org/listen/stories/michael-bergroth-and-kaycee-bauer/
Need some inspiration?
The Library of Congress
Closes
10/31
Foley Square, NYC
Interview practice.
First floor of library only.
Image credits
Images of the America’s first book, Declaration of Indepndence draft, Star Spangled Banner sheet music, Lincoln realia, Jackie Robinson essay all from:
“American Treasures of the Library of Congress.” Library of Congress. Web. 26 October 2011.
Thanksgiving cupcakeThis image is used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/7447470@N06/3088893059/
Charlie BrownThis image is used under a CC license from www,flickr.com/nicolemarti
Turkey This image is used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/penelopejonze/4230037345/
HandsThis image is used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos/jkonig/4138834338/
Mother and sonThis image is used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos /Seandreilinger
Library of congressThis image is used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos /chanc
Storycorps booth
This image is used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos /Markbaratelli/2149797527/
Mother and daughterThis image is used under a CC license from http://www.flickr.com/photos /blondeshotcreative
Image of women doing an interview. National Day of Listening. Web. 26 October 2011.
Images of the Declaration of Indepndence draft, Lincoln realia, Jackie Robinson essay. “American Tresures of the Library of Congress.” Library of Congress. Web. 26 October 2011.