June 2009 - Vol. 68, No. 6
We Write the Songs
Cover Story
The Library has acquired archives of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Foundation.
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SING, SING A SONG
Songwriters, performers and members of Congress convened at the Library to celebrate the history of ASCAP and the donation of its archives to the Music Division. -
WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW
Hal David tells the tale of the humble beginnings of what would be a worldwide smash hit. -
COPYRIGHT CHANGES
New fees and online services announced. -
ELEPHANT ROCKS AND MORE
Poet Laureate Kay Ryan concluded the Library’s literary season with a reading from her work. -
ENCORE PERFORMANCE
The Librarian of Congress has appointed Kay Ryan to a second term. -
THE LULLABY OF BROADWAY
The Library hosted a symposium on orchestration of Broadway music, in conjunction with a new book. -
IF YOU WANT IT, HERE IT IS
The Library’s Music Division contains a treasure trove of musical manuscripts from Berlin to Bernstein. -
WORDS AND MUSIC
Author Steven Suskin waxes with gratitude over the Library’s music collections and staff. -
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN
Two Kluge Prize recipients discuss the ancient texts that speak volumes to the present. -
LOVE AND WAR
A leading anthropologist enlightens a Library audience on the social practices of the Mesoamerican Toltecs. -
CELEBRATING HERITAGE
The Library honored Jewish Americans and Asian Pacific Americans in a series of speeches and presentations during the month of May.