Articles related to "Library Of Congress"
What to See in Washington's Library of Congress
If you're in Washington D.C. for a visit, be sure to put the Library of Congress on your list of "must-see" attractions.
library • congress • washington d.c • books • largest library
If you're in Washington D.C. for a visit, be sure to put the Library of Congress on your list of "must-see" attractions.
library • congress • washington d.c • books • largest library
Kay Ryan
James H. Billington, the librarian of Congress, has appointed California poet, Kay Ryan, the new U. S. Poet Laureate for 2008-2009, replacing Charles Simic.
kay ryan • poet laureate • charles simic • library of congress • ted kooser
James H. Billington, the librarian of Congress, has appointed California poet, Kay Ryan, the new U. S. Poet Laureate for 2008-2009, replacing Charles Simic.
kay ryan • poet laureate • charles simic • library of congress • ted kooser
Memoir Writing for the Niche Market
If you've decided that you want to write your memoir and also market it, here's a list of vital things you'll need to do.
isbns • obtaining library of congress number • registering copyrights • book distributors • marketing plan
If you've decided that you want to write your memoir and also market it, here's a list of vital things you'll need to do.
isbns • obtaining library of congress number • registering copyrights • book distributors • marketing plan
Poetry at the Library of Congress
If you love learning the history of poetry in America, you'll find lots of fascinating information on the Library of Congress poetry site, even a poem by President Tyler.
library of congress • poetry web site • poet laureate • presidental poetry • featured poetry webcast
If you love learning the history of poetry in America, you'll find lots of fascinating information on the Library of Congress poetry site, even a poem by President Tyler.
library of congress • poetry web site • poet laureate • presidental poetry • featured poetry webcast
Radio Frequency Identification in Libraries
Fading are the cataloguing using the Dewey Decimal System of the Library of Congress Classification system. Innovative technologies are quickly changing libraries.
radio frequency identification • library of congress • dewey decimal classification • libraries • technology
Fading are the cataloguing using the Dewey Decimal System of the Library of Congress Classification system. Innovative technologies are quickly changing libraries.
radio frequency identification • library of congress • dewey decimal classification • libraries • technology
Ted Kooser: New Poet Laureate
Nebraskan Ted Kooser appointed poet laureate.
poet laureate • american poetry • library of congress
Nebraskan Ted Kooser appointed poet laureate.
poet laureate • american poetry • library of congress
US Library of Congress Film Registry
The United States Library of Congress is ensuring that movies that showcase the best and most significant aspects of the American film experience will be preserved.
library of congress film registry • film vault • national film registry • protecting and preserving • american films
The United States Library of Congress is ensuring that movies that showcase the best and most significant aspects of the American film experience will be preserved.
library of congress film registry • film vault • national film registry • protecting and preserving • american films
National Book Festival 2008
This year marks the 8th annual signature literary event,hosted by Laura Bush and free to the public.
library of congress literary events • 2008 national book festival • annual book festivals • washington d.c. events • authors participating in 2008 national book festiv
This year marks the 8th annual signature literary event,hosted by Laura Bush and free to the public.
library of congress literary events • 2008 national book festival • annual book festivals • washington d.c. events • authors participating in 2008 national book festiv
Anita Kunz, Illustrator
Anita Kunz has reached a pinnacle attained by few illustrators and cartoonists. Her powerful, thought-provoking illustration work has been chosen to grace the exhibit walls of the Swann Gallery of the Library of Congress, Washington, DC for a solo exhibit. She is the first Canadian artist to receive the honour of a solo exhibition.
anita kunz • illustrator • swann gallery • library of congress • canadian artist
Anita Kunz has reached a pinnacle attained by few illustrators and cartoonists. Her powerful, thought-provoking illustration work has been chosen to grace the exhibit walls of the Swann Gallery of the Library of Congress, Washington, DC for a solo exhibit. She is the first Canadian artist to receive the honour of a solo exhibition.
anita kunz • illustrator • swann gallery • library of congress • canadian artist
Charles Simic
Poet Charles Simic has been appointed Poet Laureate Consultant to the Library of Congress for 2007-2008.
charles simic • new u.s. poet laureate • james billington • library of congress • immigrant
Poet Charles Simic has been appointed Poet Laureate Consultant to the Library of Congress for 2007-2008.
charles simic • new u.s. poet laureate • james billington • library of congress • immigrant
Credible Source Material (Pt 1)
finding and assessing the credibility of various media
study • research • reviews • bibliography • bibliographies
finding and assessing the credibility of various media
study • research • reviews • bibliography • bibliographies
Planning a Day Trip to Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C. is a perfect place to go on a day trip. There is so much to see and do, its hard to know where to start. Let this guide help you out.
day trip washington • visit washington dc • nation's capital • plan trip to washington • dc
Washington D.C. is a perfect place to go on a day trip. There is so much to see and do, its hard to know where to start. Let this guide help you out.
day trip washington • visit washington dc • nation's capital • plan trip to washington • dc
The American Poet Laureate
This article gives an overview of the purpose and responsibilites of the position of the American Poet Laureate. It also offers the complete list of poets who have held that position, beginning in 1937.
poet laureate • congress • poets
This article gives an overview of the purpose and responsibilites of the position of the American Poet Laureate. It also offers the complete list of poets who have held that position, beginning in 1937.
poet laureate • congress • poets
When IS America's Birthday?
This land deserves a true birthday. The people just need to decide when it should be. The time of conception, the time of birth, or the time of independence.
independence day • america' birthday • first settlement • virgina company • america's birth certificate
This land deserves a true birthday. The people just need to decide when it should be. The time of conception, the time of birth, or the time of independence.
independence day • america' birthday • first settlement • virgina company • america's birth certificate
Liberia House: Survivor of the War, Part II
In the final part of the series on Liberia House, guest-author Eileen Murphy tells us about the post-war history of the property, and brings us up to date on the ongoing preservation efforts.
liberia house • first manassas • second manassas • battle of bull run • civil war
In the final part of the series on Liberia House, guest-author Eileen Murphy tells us about the post-war history of the property, and brings us up to date on the ongoing preservation efforts.
liberia house • first manassas • second manassas • battle of bull run • civil war
African-American Theatre on the Web - Part 2
federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
federal theatre project • african-american civil war memorial • theatre • websites • web sites
Beginning Research in the Near East: Part I
This is the first of a two part series, divided alphabetically. This week covers Afghanistan to India
afghanistan genealogy • armenia genealogy • azerbaijan genealogy • bangladesh genealogy • bhutan genealogy
This is the first of a two part series, divided alphabetically. This week covers Afghanistan to India
afghanistan genealogy • armenia genealogy • azerbaijan genealogy • bangladesh genealogy • bhutan genealogy
Music Libraries on the Internet
I suppose at first glance, I might be tempted to run in the other direction at the sight of this week's title, because usually when I think of libraries, I think "BO-RING.
programs • libraries on the internet • musicians • music teachers • kids
I suppose at first glance, I might be tempted to run in the other direction at the sight of this week's title, because usually when I think of libraries, I think "BO-RING.
programs • libraries on the internet • musicians • music teachers • kids
A Look Back at the 2007 National Book Festival
The annual American literary event offered something for book lovers of every age and genre.
2007 national book festival • library of congress literary events • annual book festivals • washington d.c. activities • literary events for children
The annual American literary event offered something for book lovers of every age and genre.
2007 national book festival • library of congress literary events • annual book festivals • washington d.c. activities • literary events for children
Baseball Traditions and Rituals
Through its American history, baseball has revolved around tradition and ritual, from performing the Chicken Dance, the Wave and the Seventh Inning Stretch.
baseball traditions • history of seventh inning stretch • baseball songs • chicken dance baseball game • take me out to the ball game 1908
Through its American history, baseball has revolved around tradition and ritual, from performing the Chicken Dance, the Wave and the Seventh Inning Stretch.
baseball traditions • history of seventh inning stretch • baseball songs • chicken dance baseball game • take me out to the ball game 1908
High Quality Homeschool Resources
The US government has a number of free and high-quality educational resources that homeschooling parents need to know about.
free homeschool resources • homeschooling curriculum • free lesson plans • history lesson plans • geography lessons
The US government has a number of free and high-quality educational resources that homeschooling parents need to know about.
free homeschool resources • homeschooling curriculum • free lesson plans • history lesson plans • geography lessons
The Philippines' Communist Rebels
The New Peoples' Army (NPA) remains steadfast in its pursuit of what it calls a "protracted peoples' struggle" against the Philippine government.
phillipines communist rebels • maoist guerrillas • cpp-npa • npa • jose maria sison
The New Peoples' Army (NPA) remains steadfast in its pursuit of what it calls a "protracted peoples' struggle" against the Philippine government.
phillipines communist rebels • maoist guerrillas • cpp-npa • npa • jose maria sison
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 1
Changes in interpretation of historic garden design, use and development. Empahsis is on development and design of African-American gardens in the rural American south.
suite101 • designing home landscapes • garden community • georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage
Changes in interpretation of historic garden design, use and development. Empahsis is on development and design of African-American gardens in the rural American south.
suite101 • designing home landscapes • garden community • georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage
Happy Fathers Day + Multi-Cultural Fluting
Article on multi-cultural flutes and flute music
flutes • ethnic • native american • irish • dayton c. miller
Article on multi-cultural flutes and flute music
flutes • ethnic • native american • irish • dayton c. miller
Lawsuit over ATHF theme song
Session drummer Terrence Yerves claims he co-wrote theme to Aqua Teen Hunger Force with rapper Schoolly D in 1999. He wants a share of the royalties.
aqua teen hunger force • lawsuit • cartoon • cartoon network • terrence yerves
Session drummer Terrence Yerves claims he co-wrote theme to Aqua Teen Hunger Force with rapper Schoolly D in 1999. He wants a share of the royalties.
aqua teen hunger force • lawsuit • cartoon • cartoon network • terrence yerves
Self-Directed Learning
Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner, rather than an institution, controls both the learning objectives and the means of learning. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to enhance their work performance or personal development.
self-directed learning • adult education • informal education • u.s. census bureau • congressional research service
Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner, rather than an institution, controls both the learning objectives and the means of learning. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to enhance their work performance or personal development.
self-directed learning • adult education • informal education • u.s. census bureau • congressional research service
All About Haida Food
The Pacific Ocean was the grocery store for the Haida Nation. Salmon was a staple food. Halibut was as well, and often had an honored place on Haida totems. Besides fish, the Haida hunted in the forest for meat.
haida • haida food • haida nation • haida indians • haida culture
The Pacific Ocean was the grocery store for the Haida Nation. Salmon was a staple food. Halibut was as well, and often had an honored place on Haida totems. Besides fish, the Haida hunted in the forest for meat.
haida • haida food • haida nation • haida indians • haida culture
Antebellum Political Characters: John Slidell
John Slidell was born in New York City but as a transplant to Louisiana in 1819 dominated state politics until 1861.
louisiana • antebellum • new orleans • john slidell • senator
John Slidell was born in New York City but as a transplant to Louisiana in 1819 dominated state politics until 1861.
louisiana • antebellum • new orleans • john slidell • senator
Away in a Manger, History of a Popular Carol
"Away in a Manger," a popular Christmas carol, began in the American Lutheran tradition and offers a lullaby to baby Jesus and all who rest with him.
away in a manger history • away in a manger origins • away in a manger luther • christmas carols history • away in a manger meaning
"Away in a Manger," a popular Christmas carol, began in the American Lutheran tradition and offers a lullaby to baby Jesus and all who rest with him.
away in a manger history • away in a manger origins • away in a manger luther • christmas carols history • away in a manger meaning
Copyright Registration Made Easy
Registering intellectual property for U.S. copyright protection is a process that can be carried out by the applicant without the need for involving attorneys.
u.s. copyright registration • u.s. copyright protection • u.s. copyright application • copyright registration • copyright protection
Registering intellectual property for U.S. copyright protection is a process that can be carried out by the applicant without the need for involving attorneys.
u.s. copyright registration • u.s. copyright protection • u.s. copyright application • copyright registration • copyright protection
History Resources
Internet resources for history minded individuals.
internet • resources • history • archives • publications
Internet resources for history minded individuals.
internet • resources • history • archives • publications
John McCain's Ancestry: Scotch-Irish Dominance
McCain's list of ancestors is a bit ho-hum, with nearly monolithic Scotch Irish dominance and none of the links to famous statesmen Obama counts as kin.
john mccains's scotch irish ancestry • obama mccain lineages • presidential pedigrees • mccain admirals • mccain revolutionary war soldiers
McCain's list of ancestors is a bit ho-hum, with nearly monolithic Scotch Irish dominance and none of the links to famous statesmen Obama counts as kin.
john mccains's scotch irish ancestry • obama mccain lineages • presidential pedigrees • mccain admirals • mccain revolutionary war soldiers
Lewis and Clark and Jefferson
Before George Mahris and Martin Milner and <I>Route 66</i>; before Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassidy and <I>On the Road</i>; before Laura Ingalls Wilder and <I>Little House on the Prairie</i>; before Joseph Smith and his Mormons; before all these westward-ho wayfarers, seekers, and dreamers struck camp and hit the road there were a couple of guys by the name of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who first followed the sun across this great land of ours. And botany was a focal point.
lewis and clark and jefferson • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of noth america • benjamin s. barton • northwest passage
Before George Mahris and Martin Milner and <I>Route 66</i>; before Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassidy and <I>On the Road</i>; before Laura Ingalls Wilder and <I>Little House on the Prairie</i>; before Joseph Smith and his Mormons; before all these westward-ho wayfarers, seekers, and dreamers struck camp and hit the road there were a couple of guys by the name of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who first followed the sun across this great land of ours. And botany was a focal point.
lewis and clark and jefferson • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of noth america • benjamin s. barton • northwest passage
Paul Simon and Wyclef Jean
A look at the song "Fast Car" from Paul Simon and Wyclef Jean, and what it says about music in the 21st century.
wyclef • paul simon • carnival volume ii • graceland • fast car
A look at the song "Fast Car" from Paul Simon and Wyclef Jean, and what it says about music in the 21st century.
wyclef • paul simon • carnival volume ii • graceland • fast car
Reading Resource Profile of AFB
Through its many technological innovations, the American Foundation for the Blind carries on Helen Keller's legacy of expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
american foundation for the blind • talking books • educational resources for blind students • afb careerconnect • helen keller
Through its many technological innovations, the American Foundation for the Blind carries on Helen Keller's legacy of expanding possibilities for people with vision loss.
american foundation for the blind • talking books • educational resources for blind students • afb careerconnect • helen keller
Robinson Jeffers Resurrected
Robinson Jeffers is an important and still-neglected American poet. His ecological and literary vision of the land was prophetic. He died on January 20th, 1962.
robinson jeffers • american poetry modernist • poets from carmel • anti-modernism poetry • inhumanism philosphy
Robinson Jeffers is an important and still-neglected American poet. His ecological and literary vision of the land was prophetic. He died on January 20th, 1962.
robinson jeffers • american poetry modernist • poets from carmel • anti-modernism poetry • inhumanism philosphy
SETI@home Needs More Help
The SETI@Home project is looking for additional people to run a program on their computers that may reveal a signal from alien life forms in outer space.
seti@home grows • improvements to the search for et • use your computer to detect an alien signal • more data from arecibo • scientist dan werthimer
The SETI@Home project is looking for additional people to run a program on their computers that may reveal a signal from alien life forms in outer space.
seti@home grows • improvements to the search for et • use your computer to detect an alien signal • more data from arecibo • scientist dan werthimer
Teaching and Tenure
Teaching is an important part of the tenure process. This article discusses teaching teachniques and resources.
history • history • teaching • careers • jobs
Teaching is an important part of the tenure process. This article discusses teaching teachniques and resources.
history • history • teaching • careers • jobs
The Lake Chapalla Society: An Overview
From AA meetings to Yoga classes, the Lake Chapalla Society offers a host of activities and services for English speakers and its Mexican neighbors.
the lake chapalla society • ajijic mexico • american expatriates in mexico • english-speakers in mexico • expatriates in mexico
From AA meetings to Yoga classes, the Lake Chapalla Society offers a host of activities and services for English speakers and its Mexican neighbors.
the lake chapalla society • ajijic mexico • american expatriates in mexico • english-speakers in mexico • expatriates in mexico
Writer's Village Moves to New Location
This week I want to update you on an excellent site I've featured in this column. Writer's Village, a meeting place for writers in all fields, has moved.
writer's village • writing • fiction • references • web sites
This week I want to update you on an excellent site I've featured in this column. Writer's Village, a meeting place for writers in all fields, has moved.
writer's village • writing • fiction • references • web sites
Access Guide Canada
The Access Guide Canada is an online searchable database of places and services available in Canada for persons with disabilities. Users are encouraged to add listings.
accessible travel • canadian accessibility guide • resources for disabled • seniors services • wheelchair accessible
The Access Guide Canada is an online searchable database of places and services available in Canada for persons with disabilities. Users are encouraged to add listings.
accessible travel • canadian accessibility guide • resources for disabled • seniors services • wheelchair accessible
Antebellum Political Characters: Derbigny and Benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Audiobook Options for the Blind
Growing popularity of recorded books, long a mainstay of blind education, and advances in digital technology give the sight impaired a wide range of accessible choices.
audiobooks for the blind • books on tape • digital audiobooks • where to get talking books • recording for the blind
Growing popularity of recorded books, long a mainstay of blind education, and advances in digital technology give the sight impaired a wide range of accessible choices.
audiobooks for the blind • books on tape • digital audiobooks • where to get talking books • recording for the blind
Beginning Research in the Near East: Part II
Part two of where to begin your research in the Near East. Covering, alphabetically, the countries Kazakhstan to Pakistan.
kazakhstan genealogy • myannmar genealogy • burmese genealogy • nepal genealogy • pakistan genealogy
Part two of where to begin your research in the Near East. Covering, alphabetically, the countries Kazakhstan to Pakistan.
kazakhstan genealogy • myannmar genealogy • burmese genealogy • nepal genealogy • pakistan genealogy
Christmas Lights History
Christmas lights have evolved from simple pin-ons to the brilliance of holiday LEDs, replacing the fire hazards previously caused by candles.
christmas lights • christmas lights 19th century • christmas lights 20th century • christmas lights 21st century • led christmas lights
Christmas lights have evolved from simple pin-ons to the brilliance of holiday LEDs, replacing the fire hazards previously caused by candles.
christmas lights • christmas lights 19th century • christmas lights 20th century • christmas lights 21st century • led christmas lights
Churchill's Greatest Speeches
This article offers excerpts from Winston Churchill's three greatest wartime speeches to the House of Commons in the British Parliament.
churchill's greatest speeches • winston churchill wartime speeches • blood toil tears sweat • this was their finest hour • we shall fight on the beaches
This article offers excerpts from Winston Churchill's three greatest wartime speeches to the House of Commons in the British Parliament.
churchill's greatest speeches • winston churchill wartime speeches • blood toil tears sweat • this was their finest hour • we shall fight on the beaches
Desert Passages
Las Vegas writer Stan Tolpen discusses his first book of poems as he prepares for publication of the second.
desert passages • stan tolpen • las vegas writers • las vegas poets • stan's short short stories
Las Vegas writer Stan Tolpen discusses his first book of poems as he prepares for publication of the second.
desert passages • stan tolpen • las vegas writers • las vegas poets • stan's short short stories
Essential Eames
Explore innovative works of design from the modern minds of Charles and Ray Eames.
charles eames • ray eames • architects • modern art • architecture
Explore innovative works of design from the modern minds of Charles and Ray Eames.
charles eames • ray eames • architects • modern art • architecture
Exploring the Universe by Touch
Grice's latest book, Touch the Invisible Sky, uses tactile diagrams, high-contrast color, and large print to make the galaxy accessible to the blind and sight impaired.
explore universe touch • noreen grice • braille astronomy books • astronomy books with tactile diagrams • touch the stars
Grice's latest book, Touch the Invisible Sky, uses tactile diagrams, high-contrast color, and large print to make the galaxy accessible to the blind and sight impaired.
explore universe touch • noreen grice • braille astronomy books • astronomy books with tactile diagrams • touch the stars
Exposing Wannabe Heroes
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
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