Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress
Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/loc/legacy/Official guide to the development of its role as a national library, with descriptions of its buildings, a timeline of acquisitions and a list of Librarians of Congress.(Photograph by Reid Baker)
Credits for the Print Version
This publication was made possible by generous support from the
a national, private-sector advisory council dedicated to
helping the Library of Congress share its unique resources with the nation
John Y. Cole, a librarian and historian,
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Tells of the myth and history of the ancient Library of Alexandria, and also covers the topics of the mystery of destruction and the new library. Also quiz, personal presentation outline, and sources/links.