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Posted by: Neely Tucker
Keshad "Ife" Adeniyi, an intern in the Library's Manuscript Division through the Archives, is a Howard University Ph.D. candidate who is researching the history of escaped slaves known as "contrabands."
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Four great children's books, free, for Children's Book Week.
Posted by: Neely Tucker
The dome of the Jefferson Building, framed by cherry blossoms.
Posted in: Photos, Pic of the Week, Thomas Jefferson Building
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Michelle Krowl, a historian in the Library's Manuscript Division, reveals how she resolved a literary mystery in the online diaries of Clara Barton.
Posted in: History, Manuscripts, Researcher Stories, Women's History
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Megan Halsband, a reference librarian in the Serial and Government Publications Division, walks us through some of the best superhero teams in comic book history.
Posted in: Comics
Posted by: Wendi Maloney
Carolyn Bennett, a music at Wheeler Middle/High School in North Stonington, Connecticut, is a teacher-in-residence a the Library’s Learning and Innovation Office this year.
Posted in: Education, Music, Researcher Stories
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Raymond White discusses his work as a Music Division specialist.
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Mokoomba performs during a Homegrown Concert Series event, April 15, 2019. Photo by Shawn Miller.
Posted in: American Folklife Center, Pic of the Week
Posted by: Neely Tucker
Diego Rivera paintings of the Mayan creation myth, "Popol Vuh," are being physically analyzed by Library curators and scientists to understand the artist's materials and techniques.
Posted in: Preservation and Conservation