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Library of Congress

(de facto) national library of the United States of America

The Library of Congress (LC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the de facto national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. The library is housed in three buildings on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.; it also maintains a conservation center in Culpeper, Virginia. The library's functions are overseen by the librarian of Congress, and its buildings are maintained by the architect of the Capitol. The Library of Congress is one of the largest libraries in the world. Its "collections are universal, not limited by subject, format, or national boundary, and include research materials from all parts of the world and in more than 450 languages."

Congress moved to Washington, D.C., in 1800 after sitting for 11 years in the temporary national capitals in New York City and Philadelphia. In both cities, members of the U.S. Congress had access to the sizable collections of the New York Society Library and the Library Company of Philadelphia. The small Congressional Library was housed in the United States Capitol for most of the 19th century until the early 1890s. Most of the original collection had been destroyed by the British in 1814 during the War of 1812, and the library sought to restore its collection in 1815. They bought Thomas Jefferson's entire personal collection of 6,487 books. After a period of slow growth, another fire struck the library in its Capitol chambers in 1851, again destroying a large amount of the collection, including many of Jefferson's books. After the American Civil War, the Library of Congress grew rapidly in both size and importance, which sparked a campaign to purchase replacement copies for volumes that had been burned. The library received the right of transference of all copyrighted works to deposit two copies of books, maps, illustrations, and diagrams printed in the United States. It also began to build its collections, and its development culminated between 1888 and 1894 with the construction of a separate, extensive library building across the street from the Capitol. Two adjacent buildings were added in the 1930s and 1970s.

The library's primary mission is to research inquiries made by members of Congress, carried out through the Congressional Research Service. The library is open to the public, although only high-ranking government officials and library employees may check out books and materials.

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The baby Rustam in swaddling clothes is suckled by one of his ten wet nurses.

The baby Rustam in swaddling clothes is suckled by one of his ten wet ...

[Map of California shown as an island].

[Map of California shown as an island].

Relief shown pictorially. Pen-and-ink and watercolor. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault

Manatvs gelegen op de Noot [sic] Riuier.

Manatvs gelegen op de Noot [sic] Riuier.

Manuscript. Pen-and-ink and watercolor. Covers New York City region. Pictorial map showing buildings and points of interest. Depths shown by soundings. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as... More

Newland / Zeuner collection

Newland / Zeuner collection

William Augustine Newland (1813-1901), Philadelphia organist, choirmaster, conductor, and music teacher. Charles Zeuner (1795-1857), student of Johann Nepomuk Hummel, settled in Boston in the 1820s and became w... More

[Site of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., in relation to pre-1790 landholdings].

[Site of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., in relation to pre...

Shows boundaries and names of original landholdings. Indicates "Approximate position of L. of C.--located by a later survey." "Traced from a map in 'Potomac Flats Case,' vol. VI." Lead pencil. Available also th... More

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of t[he] United States : projected agreeable to the direction of the President of the United States, in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the sixteenth day of July, MDCCXC, "establishing the permanent seat on the bank of the Potowmac" /

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of ...

Title in left lower margin: Full-color facsimile of Pierre Charles L'Enfant's 1791 manuscript plan for the city of Washington. Full color facsim. of the earliest extant plan of Washington D.C. (The L'Enfant Pla... More

William Blake - Photograph of a page from William Blake's Milton, undated

William Blake - Photograph of a page from William Blake's Milton, unda...

Transcribed from item: "Los and Enitharmon Regard With Horror the Flaming Orc. Blake's Milton. 1804." Item is from the Rosenwald Collection.

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Map of the city of Washington in the District of Columbia : established as the permanent seat of the government of the United States of America

Map of the city of Washington in the District of Columbia : establishe...

Corridor in Library of Congress

Corridor in Library of Congress

Black and white photo of corridor south of main entrance, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Second Floor Hall, Library of Congress

Second Floor Hall, Library of Congress

Black and white photo of south vault, main hall, 2nd floor, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

View from South Vault, Library of Congress

View from South Vault, Library of Congress

Black and white photo of northwest corridor seen from south vault, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Entrance to Library of Congress

Entrance to Library of Congress

Black and white photo of interior of Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Gallery in Public Reading Room, Library of Congress

Gallery in Public Reading Room, Library of Congress

Black and white photo of gallery in public reading room, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

South Grand Staircase, Library of Congress

South Grand Staircase, Library of Congress

Black and white photo of south grand staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

[The Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building]

[The Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building]

Photograph of an engraving. Title and date from Ten First Street, Southeast: Congress Builds a Library, 1886-1897 / Helen-Anne Hilker. Washington, DC: Library of Congress, 1980, p. 60, no. 8.

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C. Washington DC sterescope card,...

On mount: American Series. Title from item. Forms part of the Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.

Library. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

Library. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

Congressional Library, Washington, D.C. On mount: Stereoscopic Studies. American Scenery. Title from item. Forms part of the Marian S. Carson Collection at the Library of Congress.

Officers of the 2nd Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry posing with "Contraband," formerly enslaved African Americans dressed in Federal uniforms at Camp Brightwood in northwest Washington DC.

Officers of the 2nd Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry posing with "Contr...

"Captain B.S. Brown (left); Lt. John P. Shaw, Co. F 2nd Regt. Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry (center); and Lt. Fry (right) with African American men and boy." Lt. Shaw was killed in action at the Battle of th... More

Library site : Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Library site : Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Covers site of Library of Congress Jefferson and Adams buildings and surrounding squares. "Traced from a plat map, about 1861, in Division of Maps." Lead pencil. Fold-lined. Available also through the Library o... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Fort Albany, Arlington Line, Virginia

Fort Albany, Arlington Line, Virginia

Historic sketch of Fort Albany, part of the Arlington Line in Northern Virginia. General John G. Barnard described the work as such: “Fort Albany is a work partly bastioned, well built, and in admirable condit... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Veterans of Co. E, 50th New York Engineer

Veterans of Co. E, 50th New York Engineer

Veterans of Co. E, 50th New York Engineer at a post-war reunion encampment.

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

Architectural drawing for doors ("library door and gallery door") for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Architectural drawing for doors ("library door and gallery door") for ...

Working drawing showing iron doors as plan, elevation, section, and detail. UNIT title devised. Deposit; Cornell University; 1937. Finding aid (unpublished): Filed by UNIT number, available in Prints and Photog... More

Library of Congress image, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 1864.

Library of Congress image, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military...

Library of Congress Image: the Headquarters Office Wagon of the Army of the Cumberland. Taken in Chattanooga 1864-1865.

Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 15 / [18]68

Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel May, Jr. states his pleasure at the possibility that William Lloyd Garrison will be joining them for their Freedmen's Annual Meeting, and informs Garrison that the handbills advertising the meeting have ... More

Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garrison, May 15 / [18]68

Letter from Samuel May, Jr., Leicester, [Mass.], to William Lloyd Garr...

Samuel May, Jr. states his pleasure at the possibility that William Lloyd Garrison will be joining them for their Freedmen's Annual Meeting, and informs Garrison that the handbills advertising the meeting have ... More

Sq. 730 : [Washington D.C.].

Sq. 730 : [Washington D.C.].

Cadastral map of block bounded by Pennsylvania Av., 1st, A, and 2nd streets S.E., now occupied by the Library of Congress Jefferson Bldg. At upper right: Exhibit B. Photostat of ms. map. Includes note and 12 si... More

[Cadastral map of square 731, Washington D.C.].

[Cadastral map of square 731, Washington D.C.].

Covers block bounded by Pennsylvania Av., 1st, B (Independence Av.), and 2nd streets S.E., now occupied by the Library of Congress Jefferson Bldg. Title devised by cataloger. At top: Exhibit "C." Photostat of m... More

[Telegram, 1871, unknown month 6, Baden to] Levy

[Telegram, 1871, unknown month 6, Baden to] Levy

Brahms. (statement of responsibility) A telegram of Johannes Brahms, written to Hermann Levi. Published in: Johannes Brahms in Briefwechsel mit Hermann Levi, Friedrich Gernsheim, sowie den Familien Hecht und Fe... More

[Letter, undated to Levi ]

[Letter, undated to Levi ]

J.B. [Johannes Brahms]. (statement of responsibility) Holograph, signed. An autograph letter of Johannes Brahms, written to Hermann Levi, conductor. Published in: Johannes Brahms in Briefwechsel mit Hermann Lev... More

Letter from Edmund Carleton, Littleton, N.H., to Francis Jackson Garrison, Dec[embe]r 19th 1872

Letter from Edmund Carleton, Littleton, N.H., to Francis Jackson Garri...

Edmund Carleton writes to Francis Jackson Garrison confirming that A.R. Spofford (Librarian of Congress) had received the delivered volumes of the Liberator, and that Carleton had just received payment from Spo... More

Letter from Ainsworth Rand Spofford, Washington, [D.C], to Francis Jackson Garrison, Oct[ober] 17th, 1872

Letter from Ainsworth Rand Spofford, Washington, [D.C], to Francis Jac...

A.R. Spofford writes to Francis Jackson Garrison confirming receipt of the volumes of the Liberator mailed to Spofford for inclusion in the collection of the Library of Congress. Spofford states his indebtednes... More

Letter from Ainsworth Rand Spofford, Washington, [D.C], to Francis Jackson Garrison, Oct[ober] 17th, 1872

Letter from Ainsworth Rand Spofford, Washington, [D.C], to Francis Jac...

A.R. Spofford writes to Francis Jackson Garrison confirming receipt of the volumes of the Liberator mailed to Spofford for inclusion in the collection of the Library of Congress. Spofford states his indebtednes... More

[Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Second story showing third tier of alcoves]

[Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Second story showing ...

Competition drawing showing second story alcoves, clerks offices, and chart rooms as plan. Inscription: "Plan of second story showing third tier of alcoves" ; "Scale 1/16 in. = one foot" ; "Samuel Sloan, archit... More

Architectural drawing for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Floor plan

Architectural drawing for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Fl...

Competition drawing showing library as plan. UNIT title devised. Library of Congress design competition proposal no. 11 (from Library of Congress Archives, Records of the Library of Congress, Buildings and Grou... More

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Section, circular reading room]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Secti...

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Front elevation]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Front...

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Transverse section]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Transverse section]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D.C. View of stair hall]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D...

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D.C. View of stair hall]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library Building"), Washington, D...

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Line perspective of front and side elevations]

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Line ...

Reference copy in LOT 4249 (R).

[Library of Congress ("National Library"), Judiciary Square site, Washington, D.C. Elevation in "Victorian Gothic"]

[Library of Congress ("National Library"), Judiciary Square site, Wash...

[View down East Capitol Street from the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., with Carroll Row on the right]

[View down East Capitol Street from the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C....

Photograph shows Carroll Row, razed in 1887 for construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Main Reading Room under construction in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building]

[Main Reading Room under construction in the Library of Congress Thoma...

Shows circular central desk and reading room desks.

[View down East Capitol Street from the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., with Carroll Row on the right]

[View down East Capitol Street from the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C....

Photograph shows Carroll Row, a block of five houses at 1st & A Street, SE, razed in 1887 for construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Includes the sign "Architect." At far right , to ... More

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Front elevation] / A.R. Esty archt.

[Library of Congress ("Congressional Library"), Washington, D.C. Front...

Title devised by Library staff. Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-May 2012. Conservation control number 004069.JC.

Congressional Library, U.S. Capitol

Congressional Library, U.S. Capitol

Corrupt legislation, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Corrupt legislation, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...

Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing man, woman, and child in classical garb, with woman seated and holding an un... More

Elihu Vedder - Good administration

Elihu Vedder - Good administration

Semi-circular panel in 5-part mural called "Government" in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing woman seated on "good administration" holding fair scale, and a person on each side of her, ... More

Government, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Government, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington...

Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing seated woman and two angels in classical garb.

Elihu Vedder - Peace - prosperity

Elihu Vedder - Peace - prosperity

Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing partially nude woman seated on "peace - prosperity" with hands on wreaths, a... More

Elihu Vedder - Anarchy, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Elihu Vedder - Anarchy, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building...

Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing two women and one man nude or in classical garb with tools of destruction am... More

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

On front: "Architect's Office, Cong. Lib. Bldg." Source unknown.

Design for Jefferson Building

Design for Jefferson Building

Architectural drawing of the first story of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Key plan, First story - S159.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Source unknown.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Source unknown.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plan showing roadway and sidewalk widths]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Plan showing roadway and sidewa...

Rendering showing site plan of library building and sidewalks, including surrounding streets to Capitol.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Excavation of site for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Printed on image: "Architect's Office, Cong. Lib. Bldg." Source unknown.

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Octagon south. Second story. Brickwork. Plans, sections, and elevations. Working drawing] / Paul F. Pelz, architect.

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Octagon south. Second story. ...

Working drawing showing brickwork of second floor of south portion of octagonal reading room as plans, sections, and elevations. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer", "E.P.S.", "R.F. O'D., Reve... More

[Laying of the foundation of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

[Laying of the foundation of the Jefferson Building of the Library of ...

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Attic. Brickwork. Plans, sections, and elevations. Working drawing] / Paul F. Pelz, architect.

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Attic. Brickwork. Plans, sect...

Working drawing showing brickwork of attic as plans, sections, and elevations. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer", "E.P.S.", "V.S.F.Gr." No. 395.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. South elevation of building]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. South elevation of building]

Library of Congress construction

Library of Congress construction

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Inscriptions for stained glass. Diagrams. Working drawing]

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Inscriptions for stained glas...

Working drawing showing inscriptions of famous names and states for stained glass skylights and lantern lights in the curtains of the Thomas Jefferson building as diagrams. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, In Charge." No. 827.

Herbert Putnam in his office. Librarian of Congress

Herbert Putnam in his office. Librarian of Congress

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., August 15, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., August 15, ...

Construction of the Library of Congress, from southwest, Washington, D.C., November 21, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, from southwest, Washington, D...

No. 37. Source unknown.

[Foundation construction for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, view from the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Foundation construction for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson ...

Photograph shows Carroll Row, a block of five houses at 1st & A Street, SE, razed in 1887 for construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Includes the sign "Architect."

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., November 1, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., November 1,...

No. 36. Source unknown.

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Boiler room. Skylight. Details]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Ironwork. Boiler room. Skylight...

Title devised by Library staff. Sheet no. 319.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 18...

Source unknown.

Construction of The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1890

Construction of The Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 7, 189...

No. 30. Source unknown.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 30, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., July 30, 18...

Source unknown.

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., November 21, 1890

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., November 21...

No. 37. Source unknown.

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