Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress

by John Young Cole

Book Overview

The Library of Congress occupies a unique place in American civilization. Established a legislative library in 1800, it grew into a national institution in the 19th century. Since WW II, it has become an international resource of unparalleled dimensions. This documnet is a history of the Library of Congress, America's oldest national cultural institution, which will be 200 years old in the year 2000. Thomas Jefferson's personal library is the library's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 084440764X
• ISBN13: 9780844407647
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Library of Congress
• Length: 103 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.