December 2000 - Vol. 59, No. 12
Al Hirschfeld: Beyond Broadway
Cover Story
An exhibition of the lesser-known works of illustrator Al Hirschfeld has
opened at the Library.
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VOX VET
The Veteran's Oral History Project has been launched at the American Folklife Center. -
VATICAN VISIT
The archivist and librarian of the Roman Catholic Church visited the Library in September. -
FATHER OF THE PHONE
Descendants of Alexander Graham Bell came to the Library for a presentation on the Bell Family Papers. -
THE WORDS OF WOUK
"Living Legend" Herman Wouk read from his work at a recent appearance at the Library. -
NATIONAL LIBRARIANS
Historians and directors of libraries from around the world came to the Library in October to discuss the history and future of national libraries. -
PERSONAL PRESERVATION
The Preservation Directorate and the Center for the Book sponsored the fifth Preservation Awareness Workshop. -
SECURITY SYMPOSIUM
Librarians, archivists and museum curators gathered at the Library to discuss saving the world's cultural heritage for future generations. -
ECIP EXPANDS
The National Library of Medicine has joined the Library's Electronic Cataloging in Publication program. -
WORLDWIDE WOMEN
In November, the Library sponsored a symposium on globalization and women in Muslim societies. -
ALA ASSEMBLAGE
Here is a complete calendar of events at the Library scheduled in conjunction with the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting 2001 in Washington, D.C. -
MUSICAL MILESTONES - SLONIMSKY
The Library has acquired the musical archives of Nicolas Slonimsky. -
MUSICAL MILESTONES - SCHWAB
The Library has acquired the musical archives of Arnold T. Schwab. -
BICENTENNIAL BACKGROUNDS
Cornerstones and time capsules have played a role in the history of the Library. -
CONSERVATION CORNER
The Library's Bicentennial Time Capsule has been assembled and was dedicated on Dec. 20.