November 1997- Vol. 56, No. 16
Eyes of the Nation
Cover Story
The Library's unparalleled visual collections contain millions of items. More than 500 of them have been assembled for the first time in a handsome volume telling the story of America called Eyes of the Nation.
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THE END OF RE-RUNS?
America's video heritage is in danger of being lost forever because of the need for preservation. A comprehensive study released by the Library details the problems and what can be done about them. -
HERITAGE OF THE FIRST AMERICANS
In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, the Law Library has mounted a small exhibition of items from LC's collections. -
THE STATE OF RUSSIA
According to human rights activist Elena Bonner, Russia still has a long way to go in the area of human rights. -
TEMPLE ON THE HILL
The Library of Congress Jefferson Building on Capitol Hill has been called a "fitting temple for great thoughts." -
'BOOK PALACE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE'
A new exhibition about the Jefferson Building. -
FRAGMENTARY EVIDENCE
The Library's Paper Print Fragment Collection is an invaluable tool in the study of America's early films. -
AFTER THE FALL
Germany is still experiencing major problems following the fall of the Iron Curtain. An authority on the subject spoke at the Library. -
LOOKING EAST
Austria is redefining its role among the newly free European states. The nation's former vice chancellor addressed the issue. -
LIBRARY SPECIALIST AWARDED AUSTRIAN HONOR
Austria recently honored the Library's German/Dutch area specialist.
