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"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
Letter from Theodore Spencer to Robert Penn Warren, March 26, 1945

Letter from Theodore Spencer to Robert Penn Warren, March 26, 1945

Theodore Spencer's letter to Robert Penn Warren regarding candidates for Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress.

Letter from Lawrence C. Wroth to Archibald MacLeish, August 2, 1943

Letter from Lawrence C. Wroth to Archibald MacLeish, August 2, 1943

Lawrence C. Wroth, Librarian, John C. Brown Library, and the Library of Congress consultant in the acquisition of rare books, reports to Archibald MacLeish on Lessing J. Rosenwald's agreement to give his Willia... More

Letter from Archibald MacLeish to Herbert Putnam, June 3, 1941

Letter from Archibald MacLeish to Herbert Putnam, June 3, 1941

The letter is in regards to Herbert Putnam's donations toward "the establishment in the Library of Congress of positions to be filled by specialists in the various fields..."

Memorandum from Allen Tate to Archibald MacLeish, August 24, 1943

Memorandum from Allen Tate to Archibald MacLeish, August 24, 1943

Draft of a General Order for the Quarterly Journal of Current Acquisitions, explaining the publication's purpose and scope.

Memorandum from Harold Spivacke to Clyde Edwards, June 7, 1944

Memorandum from Harold Spivacke to Clyde Edwards, June 7, 1944

Memorandum from Harold Spivacke, Chief of the Music Division, detailing the scope of the collection of recordings in the Music Division.

Minutes, Meeting of the Librarian's Council, February 27, 1942

Minutes, Meeting of the Librarian's Council, February 27, 1942

Minutes of the first meeting of the Librarian's Council on February 27, 1942.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

Announcement for Library of Congress Exhibitions, 1948
Memorandum from Alvin W. Kremer, October 7, 1942

Memorandum from Alvin W. Kremer, October 7, 1942

Report on "The Library of Congress Program for the Security of its Collection," by Alvin W. Kremer.

Memorandum from the Office of the Librarian of Congress, October 15, 1945

Memorandum from the Office of the Librarian of Congress, October 15, 1...

Memorandum concerns the cooperative acquisition of recent foreign publications.

"The Library of Congress and the War," by Luther Harris Evans, May 30, 1942

"The Library of Congress and the War," by Luther Harris Evans, May 30,...

Address by Luther Harris Evans on the role of the Library of Congress during World War II.

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

The program includes the poem, "The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak," by Archibald MacLeish, and biographies of Library of Congress staff members who died during World War II.

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

The program includes the poem, "The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak," by Archibald MacLeish, and biographies of Library of Congress staff members who died during World War II.

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

The program includes the poem, "The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak," by Archibald MacLeish, and biographies of Library of Congress staff members who died during World War II.

Letter from Allen Tate to Archibald MacLeish, April 23, 1943

Letter from Allen Tate to Archibald MacLeish, April 23, 1943

In his letter, Allen Tate accepts Archibald MacLeish's offer to become the Library of Congress Consultant in Poetry.

"The Library of Congress and the Other Scholarly Libraries of the Nation," by Verner W. Clapp, November 29, 1947
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Report from the Library of Congress Planning Committee, March 12, 1947

Report from the Library of Congress Planning Committee, March 12, 1947

Chaired by Keyes DeWitt Metcalf, Harvard University, the Library of Congress Planning Committee sends Librarian Luther Harris Evans its report which addresses the future role of the Library of Congress in the a... More

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.

"The Acquisitions Policy of the Library of Congress," by David C. Mearns, May 30, 1942

"The Acquisitions Policy of the Library of Congress," by David C. Mear...

Paper presented by David C. Mearns at a meeting of the Librarian's Advisory Council.

Final Report of the Committee on the Acquisition Policy of the Library of Congress, December 19, 1939
Final Report of the Committee on the Acquisition Policy of the Library of Congress, December 19, 1939
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
Letter from Allen Tate to Robert Penn Warren, March 26, 1945

Letter from Allen Tate to Robert Penn Warren, March 26, 1945

Allen Tate's letter includes a list of candidates for the position of Consultant in Poetry.

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian, Library of Congress, February 28, 1942

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian...

Memorandum is in reference to the suggestion of a reduction in personnel at a meeting called by the Chief Assistant Librarian, Luther Harris Evans, February 18, 1942.

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian, Library of Congress, February 28, 1942

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian...

Memorandum is in reference to the suggestion of a reduction in personnel at a meeting called by the Chief Assistant Librarian, Luther Harris Evans, February 18, 1942.

Report from the Committee on the Collection of Photographic Materials, February 18, 1943

Report from the Committee on the Collection of Photographic Materials,...

The objective of the meeting is to formulate a policy statement governing acquisition of photographic materials for the collections at the Library of Congress.

Memorandum from Paul Vanderbilt, December 31, 1943

Memorandum from Paul Vanderbilt, December 31, 1943

Memorandum about the Library of Congress photographic collection.

Letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Archibald MacLeish, November 4, 1939

Letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Archibald MacLeish, November 4, 1...

Franklin D. Roosevelt gives Archibald MacLeish permission to accept the care of Britain's Magna Carta.

Minutes, Meeting of the Librarian's Advisory Council, May 30, 1942

Minutes, Meeting of the Librarian's Advisory Council, May 30, 1942

Among the topics discussed at the Librarian's Advisory Council meeting was the acquisitions policy of the Library of Congress.

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October 19, 1939

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October...

Speech given at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

Memorandum from Alvin W. Kremer, October 7, 1942

Memorandum from Alvin W. Kremer, October 7, 1942

Report on "The Library of Congress Program for the Security of its Collection," by Alvin W. Kremer.

Memorandum from the Reference Department to the Acting Librarian of Congress, February 11, 1942

Memorandum from the Reference Department to the Acting Librarian of Co...

Memorandum gives an account of the survey taken of possible libraries that can offer safe and secure storage for the Library of Congress collections.

Memorandum from the Reference Department to the Acting Librarian of Congress, February 11, 1942

Memorandum from the Reference Department to the Acting Librarian of Co...

Memorandum gives an account of the survey taken of possible libraries that can offer safe and secure storage for the Library of Congress collections.

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

The program includes the poem, "The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak," by Archibald MacLeish, and biographies of Library of Congress staff members who died during World War II.

Memorandum from Lewis Hanke to David C. Mearns, July 13, 1944

Memorandum from Lewis Hanke to David C. Mearns, July 13, 1944

Lewis Hanke describes the responsibilities of the incumbents of the Library of Congress endowed chairs.

Memorandum from Archibald MacLeish, 1944

Memorandum from Archibald MacLeish, 1944

The memorandum "Duties of the Incumbents of Library of Congress Chairs" describes the duties of the holders of the Library of Congress endowed chairs.

"The Library of Congress and the Other Scholarly Libraries of the Nation," by Verner W. Clapp, November 29, 1947
"The Library of Congress and the Other Scholarly Libraries of the Nation," by Verner W. Clapp, November 29, 1947
Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," Library of Congress, April 2, 1942

Press Release No. 182, "Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress," L...

Press release describes the work of the Library of Congress both in connection with the war and as an international center of learning.

Report from the Library of Congress Planning Committee, March 12, 1947

Report from the Library of Congress Planning Committee, March 12, 1947

Chaired by Keyes DeWitt Metcalf, Harvard University, the Library of Congress Planning Committee sends Librarian Luther Harris Evans its report which addresses the future role of the Library of Congress in the a... More

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press Release No. 63, Library of Congress, April 27, 1942

Press release reveals the effects of the pre-war Defense Program upon the Library of Congress and the resultant record increase in the services it rendered to Congress, defense agencies, and the public.

Final Report of the Committee on the Acquisition Policy of the Library of Congress, December 19, 1939
Final Report of the Committee on the Acquisition Policy of the Library of Congress, December 19, 1939
Final Report of the Committee on the Acquisition Policy of the Library of Congress, December 19, 1939
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
"The Library's Development, 1945-1953," by Marlene Wright, August 28, 1953
Memorandum from Edward N. Waters to the Librarian of Congress, January 6, 1942

Memorandum from Edward N. Waters to the Librarian of Congress, January...

Memorandum about the evacuation of Library of Congress collections to Lexington, Virginia, during World War II.

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian, Library of Congress, February 28, 1942

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian...

Memorandum is in reference to the suggestion of a reduction in personnel at a meeting called by the Chief Assistant Librarian, Luther Harris Evans, February 18, 1942.

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian, Library of Congress, February 28, 1942

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian...

Memorandum is in reference to the suggestion of a reduction in personnel at a meeting called by the Chief Assistant Librarian, Luther Harris Evans, February 18, 1942.

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian, Library of Congress, February 28, 1942

Memorandum from the Division of Manuscripts to the Reference Librarian...

Memorandum is in reference to the suggestion of a reduction in personnel at a meeting called by the Chief Assistant Librarian, Luther Harris Evans, February 18, 1942.

Letter from Lawrence C. Wroth to Archibald MacLeish, August 2, 1943

Letter from Lawrence C. Wroth to Archibald MacLeish, August 2, 1943

Lawrence C. Wroth, Librarian, John C. Brown Library, and the Library of Congress consultant in the acquisition of rare books, reports to Archibald MacLeish on Lessing J. Rosenwald's agreement to give his Willia... More

Letter from Archibald MacLeish to Luther Harris Evans, February 6, 1945

Letter from Archibald MacLeish to Luther Harris Evans, February 6, 194...

Archibald MacLeish advises Luther Harris Evans about the appointment of the Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress.

Letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Archibald MacLeish, November 4, 1939

Letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Archibald MacLeish, November 4, 1...

Franklin D. Roosevelt gives Archibald MacLeish permission to accept the care of Britain's Magna Carta.

Memorandum from David C. Mearns to Archibald MacLeish, April 27, 1943

Memorandum from David C. Mearns to Archibald MacLeish, April 27, 1943

Letter describing Allen Tate's duties as the Consultant in Poetry.

"Staff Participation in Administration," by Luther Harris Evans, August 12, 1947

"Staff Participation in Administration," by Luther Harris Evans, Augus...

Essay sent to Eugene Clark, Acting Editor of the Times Herald.

"What Reference Librarians Can Further Do to Help Our American Democracy in It's Efforts for Protection," by Luther Harris Evans, December 29, 1940

"What Reference Librarians Can Further Do to Help Our American Democra...

Report by Luther Harris Evans on reference librarians and library services at the Library of Congress.

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October 19, 1939

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October...

Speech given at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October 19, 1939

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October...

Speech given at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October 19, 1939

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October...

Speech given at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October 19, 1939

"Libraries in the Contemporary Crisis," by Archibald MacLeish, October...

Speech given at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library of Congress, February 23, 1943

"Activities of the Division of Aeronautics in the War Effort," Library...

Divisional report which indicates the increased demands World War II is making on Library of Congress services.

Announcement for Library of Congress Exhibitions, 1948
Memorandum from Alvin W. Kremer, October 7, 1942

Memorandum from Alvin W. Kremer, October 7, 1942

Report on "The Library of Congress Program for the Security of its Collection," by Alvin W. Kremer.

Letter from Luther Harris Evans to Robert Lowell, June 25, 1947

Letter from Luther Harris Evans to Robert Lowell, June 25, 1947

Luther Harris Evans' letter to Robert Lowell welcoming him to the Library of Congress as Consultant in Poetry and summarizing his range of activities.

"Viewing the Congressional Scene With Congressman Herbert A. (Hub) Meyer," August 24, 1949

"Viewing the Congressional Scene With Congressman Herbert A. (Hub) Mey...

In an article directed at fellow members of Congress and their staff, Congressman Herbert A. Meyer describes the services offered by the Library of Congress.

Memorandum from David C. Mearns, December 16, 1942

Memorandum from David C. Mearns, December 16, 1942

David C. Mearns' draft memorandum from the Library of Congress to government agencies with representatives abroad, requesting the heads of these agencies to permit their staff to help the Library of Congress ac... More

Memorandum from the Reference Department to the Acting Librarian of Congress, February 11, 1942

Memorandum from the Reference Department to the Acting Librarian of Co...

Memorandum gives an account of the survey taken of possible libraries that can offer safe and secure storage for the Library of Congress collections.

Memorandum from the Reference Department to the Acting Librarian of Congress, February 11, 1942

Memorandum from the Reference Department to the Acting Librarian of Co...

Memorandum gives an account of the survey taken of possible libraries that can offer safe and secure storage for the Library of Congress collections.

"The Library of Congress and the War," by Luther Harris Evans, May 30, 1942

"The Library of Congress and the War," by Luther Harris Evans, May 30,...

Address by Luther Harris Evans on the role of the Library of Congress during World War II.

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

The program includes the poem, "The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak," by Archibald MacLeish, and biographies of Library of Congress staff members who died during World War II.

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

Library of Congress World War II Memorial Program, December 7, 1948

The program includes the poem, "The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak," by Archibald MacLeish, and biographies of Library of Congress staff members who died during World War II.

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