MAKING RECORDS IN THE ACOUSTICAL ERA

CLASSIC PERFORMANCES FROM THE EARLY YEARS OF RECORDED MUSIC

INTERACTIVE OPERA: THE VICTROLA BOOK OF THE OPERA

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IN THE NEWS

RECORDING PIONEER
The life and work of German-born inventor Emile Berliner is discussed.

HIDDEN MUSES
Notable musicians find inspiration at the Library using the American Folklife Center.

ON BROADWAY
The Library acquires the archive of celebrated set designer Oliver Smith.

SEASONS OF LOVE
Marking 15 years since his play “Rent” debuted, Jonathan Larson is remembered.

ASCAP 2011
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) hosts its 2011 ceremony at the Library.

BIDDING FAREWELL
2011 Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin delivers his farewell speech bringing the poetry season to a close.

HERITAGE AT THE WHITE HOUSE
To commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month, a display of Library items was exhibited at the White House.

MAZEL TOV
The Library receives “The Ram Granot Bar Mitzvah Book,” a donation by Israeli papercut artist Archie Granot.

FLICC AWARDS 2011
The Federal Library and Information Center Committee honors award winners at the Library.