The U.S. Congressional Serial Set was nameless for over 166 Years. From the 15th – 96th Congresses, the bound volumes of Congressional Documents and Reports had no official title. They were known as:

• The "Congressional Set" or "Congressional Series," because the volumes are made up of Congressional material.
• The "Sheep Set," because at one time the volumes were bound in beautiful sheep leather; this binding was used through the 59th Congress, which ended March 1907.
• The "Serial Number Set," because the volumes are identified by a Serial Number which is assigned to and appears at the top of the spine of each volume in the Set.

Beginning with the 97th Congress, the volumes were finally given an official title, "United States Congressional Serial Set." Learn more about the Serial Set.

The State Law Library of Mississippi is incorporating their extensive collection into their holiday décor.

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Following ratification by the state of Virginia, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known collectively as the Bill of Rights, became the law of the land on December 15, 1791. The amendments were designed to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens, guaranteeing the freedom of speech, press, assembly, and exercise of religion; the right to fair legal procedure and to bear arms; and that powers not delegated to the federal government would be reserved for the states and the people. Check out the CGP for these related resources:

• The story of the Bill of Rights
• Story of Bill of Rights : exhibit [of] documents, rare imprints and portraits to commemorate 175th anniversary of ratification of Bill of Rights
• Charters of freedom : Declaration of Independence, Constitution of United States, [and] Bill of Rights
• With liberty and justice for all : 1991, the Bill of Rights and beyond
• Teaching the Bill of Rights

December 13th is National Day of the Horse. Check out these resources from the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications:

• The Horse Protection Act
• Wild horses and burros : issues and proposals /
• Biosecurity tips for horse owners
• The horse protection act [electronic resource] : reponsibilities of horse show management

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Ben and his cousin, Santa Franklin, are spending the holidays at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington’s Randall Library helping promote the NC Department of Agriculture‘s Christmas tree farms.

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