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Washington., D.C. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

Washington., D.C. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Architectural drawing for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Floor plan

Architectural drawing for the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Fl...

Competition drawing showing library as plan. UNIT title devised. Library of Congress design competition proposal no. 11 (from Library of Congress Archives, Records of the Library of Congress, Buildings and Grou... More

[Construction in interior of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congress]

[Construction in interior of the Jefferson Building, Library of Congre...

Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Congressional Library. In the gallery

Congressional Library. In the gallery

Photo shows the statues in the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 10.

The entrance hall of the new Congressional Library, Washington, D.C. / drawn by G.W. Peters.

The entrance hall of the new Congressional Library, Washington, D.C. /...

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1897 March 27, p. 312. Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington. West façade Library of Congress

Washington. West façade Library of Congress

Copyright 1898 by Detroit Photographic Co. Title on inventory list: Library of Congress, West façade. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53242". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the ... More

[Oral tradition, mural at Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

[Oral tradition, mural at Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Family, by Pearce, Library of Congress

The Family, by Pearce, Library of Congress

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[The Cairn] - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

[The Cairn] - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Labor, by Pearce, Library of Congress

Labor, by Pearce, Library of Congress

Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

View of Library of Congress, 2nd & Independence, S.E.

View of Library of Congress, 2nd & Independence, S.E.

Forms part of: D.C. Street Survey Collection. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Folger Library exteriors. Front of Folger Library building from angle III

Folger Library exteriors. Front of Folger Library building from angle ...

Public domain photograph of library, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Declaration of Independence and Constitution, Library of Congress V

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Declaration of Independence ...

Old negative number: 2249-2. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked in Washington D.C. from the 19... More

Folger Library interiors. Alcove in reading room, Folger Library

Folger Library interiors. Alcove in reading room, Folger Library

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Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Front of Library of Congress building from left I

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Front of Library of Congress...

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Library of Congress. View from roof of U.S. Supreme Court showing old and new Library of Congress I

Library of Congress. View from roof of U.S. Supreme Court showing old ...

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Folger Library exteriors. Railing on balcony of Folger Library

Folger Library exteriors. Railing on balcony of Folger Library

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Folger Library interiors. Theater at Folger Library from center of stage

Folger Library interiors. Theater at Folger Library from center of sta...

Public domain photograph of theater building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Folger Library interiors. Theater at Folger Library from side toward rear

Folger Library interiors. Theater at Folger Library from side toward r...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a public building, auditorium, hall, commons, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Folger Library interiors. One of showcases in exhibition hall at Folger Library

Folger Library interiors. One of showcases in exhibition hall at Folge...

Public domain photograph of midcentury American office, workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress (John Adams Building). North reading room, Library of Congress annex

Library of Congress (John Adams Building). North reading room, Library...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Neptune fountain, in front of Library of Congress building II

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Neptune fountain, in front o...

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Library of Congress, Adams Building. New Library of Congress annex plastic models III

Library of Congress, Adams Building. New Library of Congress annex pla...

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Folger Library interiors. Folger Library from east end II

Folger Library interiors. Folger Library from east end II

Picryl description: Public domain image of a public building, auditorium, hall, commons, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., Washington, D.C. Theater to stage, axis view II

Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St., Washington, D.C. Theat...

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 Compl... More

"La cour de Neptune"- Fontaine par Hinton Perry

"La cour de Neptune"- Fontaine par Hinton Perry

Lantern slide showing the Neptune Fountain at the Library of Congress. Slide was probably used in a lecture to accompany an exhibit prepared for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques dans la ... More

Livres pour les aveugles, lantern slide

Livres pour les aveugles, lantern slide

Lantern slide showing the bookstacks for the blind at the Library of Congress. Slide was probably used in a lecture to accompany an exhibit prepared for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques ... More

Département des manuscrits, salle de lecture

Département des manuscrits, salle de lecture

Lantern slide showing the manuscript reading room at the Library of Congress.

U.S. Supreme Court exteriors. U.S. Supreme Court, horizontal with woman, Library of Congress dome in background II

U.S. Supreme Court exteriors. U.S. Supreme Court, horizontal with woma...

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Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Exterior of Jefferson Building from 1st and East Capitol St.

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Exterior of Jefferson Buildi...

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Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Reading room in Adams Building, Library of Congress I

Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Reading room in Adams Build...

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Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Reading room in Adams Building, Library of Congress II

Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Reading room in Adams Build...

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a church or cathedral interior, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a church or cathedral inter...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a church, cathedral, religious building, 17th,18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI to war plants, recreation halls, libraries, schools, post offices, taverns, etc. The original comes in two sizes: twenty-eight inches by forty inches and twenty-two inches by twenty-eight inches and is printed in full color. Copies may be obtained from United States Information Center, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Office of War Information poster. Poster distributed by the OWI to war...

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Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library, Washington, D.C.

Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library, Washington, D.C.

Opened in 2010 and named after Civil Rights activist Dorothy Height. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of ... More

Tenley-Friendship branch of the D.C. Public Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Tenley-Friendship branch of the D.C. Public Library, 4450 Wisconsin Av...

Dedicated on October 27, 1960. It was designed by architect Clark T. Harmon, and constructed by the B.F. Rodney Company. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photog... More

The Printing press, John W. Alexander, N.A., Library of Congress, Washington, [D.C.]

The Printing press, John W. Alexander, N.A., Library of Congress, Wash...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Washington DC, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth & Twelfth Streets, Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Smithsonian Institution Building, 1000 Jefferson Drive, between Ninth ...

Significance: First building of the Smithsonian Institution and a foremost example of medieval revivalism. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-71 Survey number: HABS DC-141 Buildin... More

Army Medical Museum & Library, Seventh Street & Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Army Medical Museum & Library, Seventh Street & Independence Avenue So...

Significance: Specially designed building, intended as the fireproof, permanent home of the Army Medical Museum, which was founded in 1862. Housed collection of surgical and medical specimens and a medical libr... More

Hieroglyphics, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Hieroglyphics, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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Howard University, Founders Library, 2400 Sixth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Howard University, Founders Library, 2400 Sixth Street Northwest, Wash...

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Howard University, Founders Library, 2400 Sixth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Howard University, Founders Library, 2400 Sixth Street Northwest, Wash...

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Howard University, Founders Library, 2400 Sixth Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Howard University, Founders Library, 2400 Sixth Street Northwest, Wash...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Library of Congress, Northeast corner of First Street & Independence Avenue Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Library of Congress, Northeast corner of First Street & Independence A...

Significance: The nation's "main" library, the Library of Congress serves not only Congress but also acts as central source for resources collection and for copyright. Building is one of the world's largest an... More

Library of Congress, Northeast corner of First Street & Independence Avenue Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Library of Congress, Northeast corner of First Street & Independence A...

Significance: The nation's "main" library, the Library of Congress serves not only Congress but also acts as central source for resources collection and for copyright. Building is one of the world's largest an... More

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Attic. Brickwork. Plans, sections, and elevations. Working drawing] / Paul F. Pelz, architect.

[Library of Congress (Washington, D.C.). Attic. Brickwork. Plans, sect...

Working drawing showing brickwork of attic as plans, sections, and elevations. Signed: "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer", "E.P.S.", "V.S.F.Gr." No. 395.

Congressional Library, the entrance pavilion / Handy phot.

Congressional Library, the entrance pavilion / Handy phot.

Photograph shows an exterior view from 1st Street near Independence Ave. of the front entrance pavilion of the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. Exhibited: "Capitol Visitor Center" at the U... More

U.S. Congressional Library. Stairway to gallery / Handy, photo.

U.S. Congressional Library. Stairway to gallery / Handy, photo.

Photo shows the Great Hall in the Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 4.

Congressional Library, Grand stairway. Washington DC sterescope card, 19th century.

Congressional Library, Grand stairway. Washington DC sterescope card, ...

Copyrighted by T. W. Ingersoll, 1897. On mount: American and Foreign Views. Sold only by Canvassers. No. 184.

Grand staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A

Grand staircase, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., U.S.A

84265 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by 1899 by J. F. Jarvis. Sold only by Underwood & Underwood, New York; London; Toronto-Canada; Ottawa-Kansas. No. 1.

Grand staircase from vestibule Congressional Library, Washington, D.C

Grand staircase from vestibule Congressional Library, Washington, D.C

Copyright 1900 by C. L. Wasson. Public domain photograph of monument, historic place, stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gallery, Library [of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

Gallery, Library [of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Folger Library exteriors. North and west side of Folger Library with flag in door II

Folger Library exteriors. North and west side of Folger Library with f...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol from Folger Library

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol from Folger Library

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Folger Library exteriors. Center of front of Folger Library at angle III

Folger Library exteriors. Center of front of Folger Library at angle I...

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Folger Library exteriors. Main entrance of Folger Library with guard I

Folger Library exteriors. Main entrance of Folger Library with guard I

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Folger Library exteriors. Front of Folger Library building from angle IV

Folger Library exteriors. Front of Folger Library building from angle ...

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Mr. Lester Douglas. Mr. Douglas and exhibit at Library of Congress I

Mr. Lester Douglas. Mr. Douglas and exhibit at Library of Congress I

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Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Figure of Ogma on door, Library of Congress annex

Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Figure of Ogma on door, Lib...

Old negative number: 2351-22. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked in Washington D.C. from the 1... More

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol from Library of Congress I

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol from Library of Congress ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic Capitol building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mr. Lester Douglas. Mr. Douglas and exhibit at Library of Congress III

Mr. Lester Douglas. Mr. Douglas and exhibit at Library of Congress III

The Theodor Horydczak Collection documents the architecture and social life of the Washington DC metropolitan area in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

Dumbarton Oaks. Exterior of Dumbarton Oaks III

Dumbarton Oaks. Exterior of Dumbarton Oaks III

Item title devised. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked in Washington D.C. from the 1910s to th... More

Folger Library. U.S. Capitol through Folger Library west door

Folger Library. U.S. Capitol through Folger Library west door

Old negative number: 1339-42. The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building... More

Folger Library interiors. East end of reading room at Folger Library, empty

Folger Library interiors. East end of reading room at Folger Library, ...

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Folger Library exteriors. Puck fountain, Folger Library, whole view

Folger Library exteriors. Puck fountain, Folger Library, whole view

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fountain, historic landmark, classical or neoclassical architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Folger Library exteriors. Front of Folger Library building from angle IV

Folger Library exteriors. Front of Folger Library building from angle ...

Old negative number: 1339-47. The Theodor Horydczak Collection is a collection of photographs taken by Theodor Horydczak (1890-1971) a Polish-born American photographer who worked in Washington D.C. from the 1... More

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol from Folger Library window II

U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of U.S. Capitol from Folger Library windo...

Old negative number: 1339-1. The original U.S. Capitol building, known as the "Old Capitol," was a small brick building that was completed in 1800. It served as the Capitol building until the current building ... More

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Front of Library of Congress building from left II

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Front of Library of Congress...

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Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Figure of Nabu on door, Library of Congress annex

Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Figure of Nabu on door, Lib...

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Folger Library exteriors. Center section of Folger Library building with three windows

Folger Library exteriors. Center section of Folger Library building wi...

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Dumbarton Oaks. Gate to Dumbarton Oaks on R St. N.W.

Dumbarton Oaks. Gate to Dumbarton Oaks on R St. N.W.

Picryl description: Public domain image of park architecture, palace, chateau, open space, 18th, and 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dumbarton Oaks. Exterior of Dumbarton Oaks III

Dumbarton Oaks. Exterior of Dumbarton Oaks III

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Folger Library interiors. Window of Seven ages of man

Folger Library interiors. Window of Seven ages of man

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Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Two iron grille doors at south entrance, Library of Congress annex

Library of Congress (John Adams Building). Two iron grille doors at so...

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Folger Library exteriors. Carving on Folger Library building, Midsummer night's dream II

Folger Library exteriors. Carving on Folger Library building, Midsumme...

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Folger Library interiors. Folger Library from balcony at west end

Folger Library interiors. Folger Library from balcony at west end

Picryl description: Public domain image of a public building, auditorium, hall, commons, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dunbarton College. Corner of library of Dunbarton College

Dunbarton College. Corner of library of Dunbarton College

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teacher, teaching, studying, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Collage de l'étiquette, en passant sur elle un fer chaud

Collage de l'étiquette, en passant sur elle un fer chaud

Lantern slide showing labels being applied to books at the Library of Congress. Slide was probably used in a lecture to accompany an exhibit prepared for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques... More

Vestibule d'honneur--"L'Évolution du Livre--peintures murales par John W. Alexander, II

Vestibule d'honneur--"L'Évolution du Livre--peintures murales par John...

Lantern slide showing the mural, the Evolution of the Book, at the Library of Congress. Slide was probably used in a lecture to accompany an exhibit prepared for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Te... More

War Manpower Commission poster. Poster distributed by the WMC to war plants, labor organizations, churches, libraries, high schools and colleges. The original is 28 1/2 inches by 40 inches and is printed in red, white and blue, on black and white. It was designed from a photograph by Howard Liberman, staff photographer, Office of War Information. Copies may be obtained from the Office of War Information (OWI), Bureau of Public Inquiries, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, Washington, D.C.

War Manpower Commission poster. Poster distributed by the WMC to war p...

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Americans will always fight for liberty. Poster distributed by Office of War Information to hotels, schools, war plants, libraries, terminals, recreational halls, office buildings. The original comes in three sizes: 40 inches x 56 inches, 28 inches x 40 inches and 22 inches x 26 inches and is printed in full color against a dark background. Copies may be obtained from Division of Public Inquiries, OWI, 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.

Americans will always fight for liberty. Poster distributed by Office ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Exterior of Jefferson Building, horizontal I

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Exterior of Jefferson Buildi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classical or neoclassical building, architecture design, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Bookstack design, signed "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer" for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., ca. 1895]

[Bookstack design, signed "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer...

Published in: Ten First Street, Southeast: Congress Builds a Library, 1886-1897 / Helen-Anne Hilker. Washington : Library of Congress : for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1980, p. 13.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Washington, D.C.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Washington, D.C.

Public domain photograph of library, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Westover Library/Reed School, 1644 N. McKinley Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Westover Library/Reed School, 1644 N. McKinley Rd., N.W., Washington, ...

The library opened to the public on October 30, 2009. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Print... More

Watha T. Daniel/Shaw library, Washington, D.C.

Watha T. Daniel/Shaw library, Washington, D.C.

Designed by the architecture firm of Davis Brody Bond Aedas. It opened August 2010. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archi... More

Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library, Washington, D.C.

Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library, Washington, D.C.

Opened in 2010 and named after Civil Rights activist Dorothy Height. Title, date, subject note, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of ... More

Westover Library/Reed School, 1644 N. McKinley Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Westover Library/Reed School, 1644 N. McKinley Rd., N.W., Washington, ...

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