Heads famous Shakespearean library at Washington A new and interesting camera study of Mr. William Adams Slade, director of the beautiful Folger Memorial Shakespeare Library at Washington, where the priceless Shakespeare collection of the late Henry M. Folger, former president of the Standard Oil Company, will be exhibitted [sic]. Mr. Slade is photographed at his desk in the Library, which is located near the Capitol and Library of Congress at Washington.
Summary
William Shakespeare books and illustrations
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, which includes the U.S. Capitol building, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the House and Senate office buildings. It was established in 1855 and is one of the oldest federal agencies in the United States. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds of the Capitol Complex, as well as the preservation of the historic and artistic elements of the buildings.
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Date
01/01/1931
Contributors
Underwood & Underwood, photographer
Location
The Capitol, 38.88983, -77.00887
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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