July/August 2002 - Vol. 61, No. 7/8
Library and First Lady Announce National Book Festival
Cover Story
Veterans share their stories with the world through the American Folklife Center's
Veterans History Project.
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HOOSIERS AT WAR
Sen. Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) shared a wealth of his state's veterans' information with the Library. -
A CALL TO ACTION
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington dedicates a "living momunent." -
A HOME FOR SCHOLARS
The Library has officially unveiled the new John W. Kluge Center for resident scholars in the Jefferson Building. -
NEW FELLOWS
Two members of the Library staff have been selected as Kluge Staff Fellows. -
KING GESAR'S WORLD
Kluge Scholar Robin Kornman discussed the Tibetan Gesar of Ling epic at the Library May 23. -
WEBCASTING RATES
New rates for transmission of audio on the Internet have been announced by the Copyright Office. -
REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11
The Library will mount an extensive exhibition and host several programs commemorating the anniversary of terrorist attacks on America. -
SAVE OUR SOUNDS
A new grant will help the Library restore and digitize endangered audio recordings. -
LIVE CHAT
The Library has introduced real-time reference through the Web. -
CARTOON AND CARICATURE FOUNDATION
The Swann Foundation at the Library has selected a fellow for 2002-2003; also, applications are being accepted for 2003-2004. -
A NEW MUSICAL SEASON
The Library has announced its 2002-2003 schedule of free concerts. -
LIBRARY NAMES NEW TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
Former Justice official appointed. -
22 EVENTS IN 22 STATES
The Center for the Book promotes the National Book Festival.