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Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.

Photographs of a block survey of buildings in downtown Washington, D.C...

Images show buildings in a block survey of downtown Washington, D.C., encompassing an area bounded by D Street and I Street Northwest between 1st Street and 15th Street. Also two photographs of E Street Northwe... More

[Law Library of the Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Law Library of the Library of Congress in the U.S. Capitol, Washingto...

Photo shows the space that the Law Library occupied in the United States Capitol from 1860 to 1950. The space was the Supreme Court Chamber, 1859-60, and before that the Senate Chamber. Samuel Morse sent his fi... 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

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statem...

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle... More

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Section on west and east center axis, A series]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Section on west and east center...

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

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Sectional elevation: main stair, lobby, reading room]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Sectional elevation: main stair...

Public domain scan of a technical diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Construction of the Library of Congress, S.W. court, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, S.W. court, Washington, D.C.,...

No. 49. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1891

Construction of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 18...

No. 50. Source unknown. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Copperwork. Cornice and down pipes]

[Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Copperwork. Cornice and down pi...

Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Charles Sprague Pearce - Recreation

Charles Sprague Pearce - Recreation

Reproduction of a Mural in the Library of Congress showing woman playing reed instrument and girl playing tambourine. "Artist: C.S. Pearce of Paris, France. Proprietors of photograph Curtis & Cameron, Boston, M... More

Civilization, engraving, Library of Congress

Civilization, engraving, Library of Congress

Mural by George W. Maynard in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress. Unprocessed in PR 06 CN 292.

[Oral Tradition mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Oral Tradition mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alex...

Photo of one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts Arabian storyteller recounting tales to a group of Arabs. Mural marked at bottom left: Copyright by Joh... More

[Good administration mural by Elihu Vedder, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress]

[Good administration mural by Elihu Vedder, Jefferson Building, Librar...

Photo of semi-circular panel in five-part mural called "Government" shows woman seated on "good administration" holding fair scale and a person on each side of her, all in classical garb. Stamped on verso: This... More

Robert Reid - Sight, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Robert Reid - Sight, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, W...

Reproduction of mural in Library of Congress Jefferson Building, showing woman holding mirror seated beside peacock. Painting copyright by Robert Reid. Photograph copyright by Curtis and Cameron. Unprocessed in... More

Congressional Library. Looking n.w. from south vault / Handy, ph. .

Congressional Library. Looking n.w. from south vault / Handy, ph. .

Photo shows the Great Hall area of the Library of Congress. In album: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C., p. 12.

[Congressional Library. Second floor, northwest gallery, looking towards mural of war]

[Congressional Library. Second floor, northwest gallery, looking towar...

Photo shows Great Hall area of the newly built Library of Congress.

Archaeology, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washington DC

Archaeology, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson building, Washingto...

Reproduction of a mural in the Library of Congress Jefferson Building showing woman holding artifact and book.

Library of Congress, central stair hall

Library of Congress, central stair hall

Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Similar images in (LOT 12659, nos. 3 & 5) and (LC-D4-5925). Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53542". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about th... More

Library of Congress, north hall, entrance pavillion

Library of Congress, north hall, entrance pavillion

Copyright 1900 by Detroit Photographic Co. Similar image (LC-D4-5928). Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53545". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is ... More

Library of Congress, South Hall, entrance pavilion

Library of Congress, South Hall, entrance pavilion

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

[2 unidentified offices and Order Division, Library of Congress]

[2 unidentified offices and Order Division, Library of Congress]

Another copy may be in: U.S. GEOG FILE - WASHINGTON, D.C. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS JEFFERSON BUILDING INTERIOR ORDER DIVISION. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Library of Congress, Reading Room in rotunda

Library of Congress, Reading Room in rotunda

Caption for similar image (LC-D4-13146) lists title as: Reading Room in rotunda, Library of Congress. Copyright 1901 by Detroit Photographic Co. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53774". More information about the P... More

Endymion, Library of Congress view, photochrome print postcard.

Endymion, Library of Congress view, photochrome print postcard.

Copyright 1901 by Detroit Photographic Co. Also known as the Endymion mural of the Lyric Poetry series by Henry O. Walker. Detroit Publishing Co. no. "53775". Forms part of: Photochrom Print Collection. More i... More

"Concert by U.S. Marine Band at U.S. Capitol - No. 1"

"Concert by U.S. Marine Band at U.S. Capitol - No. 1"

View of band and crowd, looking up East Capitol St., with the Library of Congress in the background. H63221 U.S. Copyright Office. Photo copyrighted by Frank J. Cullen. This record contains unverified, old data... More

[The Great Hall of the Library of Congress - man standing in center, looking up, and woman seated on bench]

[The Great Hall of the Library of Congress - man standing in center, l...

U-106221 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Washington, D.C. LC; Shelf. Interior.

Everyone should do his bit. Enlist now / Baron Low 1915 ; printed by Roberts & Leete Ltd., London.

Everyone should do his bit. Enlist now / Baron Low 1915 ; printed by R...

Poster showing a young man in uniform, posed with a drum, before a wall displaying enlistment posters by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. Some of the posters are recognizable as items in the Library of C... More

ARGO Auto by LOC [i.e., Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.], 3/28/1915

ARGO Auto by LOC [i.e., Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.], 3/28/1...

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

Library [of Congress, main reading room, Washington, D.C.]

Library [of Congress, main reading room, Washington, D.C.]

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

[A reading room at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

[A reading room at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Periodical Reading Room, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

[Periodical Reading Room, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.]

This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Details of gutter for section marked E, G, L, and M]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

Public domain photograph of architecture design drawing, building plan, diagram, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress officials transferring page 3 of the United States Constitution from the State Department to the Library of Congress in the Library's Model-T Ford mail wagon]

[Library of Congress officials transferring page 3 of the United State...

National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress). Title devised by Library staff, based on Library of Congress Encyclopedia, p. 217-219, and National Archives and Records Administration.

Night view in rain [of Capitol] taken from steps [Neptune Plaza] of Library of Congress

Night view in rain [of Capitol] taken from steps [Neptune Plaza] of Li...

J251689 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by E.O. Buckingham. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United Sta... More

Library of Congress - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

Library of Congress - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

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

Library of Congress, Adams Building. New Library of Congress front under construction I

Library of Congress, Adams Building. New Library of Congress front und...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a commercial or residential multi-story building, condominium, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Temporary quarters on Deck D, Washington DC

Temporary quarters on Deck D, Washington DC

Photo shows card catalog on shelves in the National Union Catalog office at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

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

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

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Library of Congress ("Annex Building"), Washington, D.C. Third floor plan]

[Library of Congress ("Annex Building"), Washington, D.C. Third floor ...

Inscription: "Third floor plan, annex building, Library of Congress". Negative shot from ADE - UNIT 2757, no. 7 (D size); retouched to obscure some room numbers; photographic print from negative processed as AD... More

Convoyeur mécanique souterrain entre la bibliothèque et la capitole; la plate forme d'expédition

Convoyeur mécanique souterrain entre la bibliothèque et la capitole; l...

Lantern slide showing the book conveyor system at the Library of Congress.

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Cellar floor plan]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Library of Congress (Jefferson Building). Exterior of Jefferson Building, vertical IV

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

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

Washington, D.C. Four-story house which Jewal Mazique [i.e. Jewel], worker at the Library of Congress, and her husband are buying

Washington, D.C. Four-story house which Jewal Mazique [i.e. Jewel], wo...

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

Washington, D.C. Jewal Mazique [i.e. Jewel], worker at the Library of Congress, with her family around the piano

Washington, D.C. Jewal Mazique [i.e. Jewel], worker at the Library of ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bureau, office furniture, desk, chair, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, D.C. Staff of Chinese scholars in the Oriental Division of the Library of Congress

Washington, D.C. Staff of Chinese scholars in the Oriental Division of...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph group portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Washington, D.C. Comparing a Chinese book with the microfilm reproduction in the Oriental Division of the Library of Congress

Washington, D.C. Comparing a Chinese book with the microfilm reproduct...

Public domain photograph of Washington DC, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Washington, D.C. Jewal Mazique [i.e. Jewel], worker at the Library of Congress, and her husband attending a union meeting and a musical

Washington, D.C. Jewal Mazique [i.e. Jewel], worker at the Library of ...

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

Washington, D.C. National exhibit at the Library of Congress of paintings, photographs and posters dealing with aspects of the war, made by high school students from all over the country

Washington, D.C. National exhibit at the Library of Congress of painti...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Washington DC during the First World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Ceiling mosaic detail at the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Ceiling mosaic detail at the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library ...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Mural painting "Entry into the Forest" by Candido Portinari, on the vestibule wall of the Hispanic Reading room, Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Mural painting "Entry into the Forest" by Candido Portinari, on the ve...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Curcular relief of Summer by Bela L. Pratt, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Curcular relief of Summer by Bela L...

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

Domes of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building and the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Domes of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building and the U.S...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

[Exterior view. Main entrance and information kiosk. Library of Congress James Madison Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Exterior view. Main entrance and information kiosk. Library of Congre...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Exterior view. Door detail, east entrance. Ogma and Sequoyah, sculpted bronze figures by Lee Lawrie. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Exterior view. Door detail, east entrance. Ogma and Sequoyah, sculpte...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Exterior view. Doorway detail. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Exterior view. Doorway detail. Library of Congress John Adams Buildin...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[South Reading Room, with murals by Ezra Winter. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.]

[South Reading Room, with murals by Ezra Winter. Library of Congress J...

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

[Exterior view. Detail. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Exterior view. Detail. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washi...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait painting, art detail, painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Interior detail. Moulding in fifth floor elevator lobby. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Interior detail. Moulding in fifth floor elevator lobby. Library of C...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Exterior view. Detail at main entrance. Quotation from James Madison, beginning "Knowledge will forever govern ignorance ...." Library of Congress James Madison Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Exterior view. Detail at main entrance. Quotation from James Madison,...

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

[Exterior view. South entrance (Independence Avenue), sculpted stairway with stylized owl and elaborate lamp. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Exterior view. South entrance (Independence Avenue), sculpted stairwa...

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

[Wall clock. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Wall clock. Library of Congress John Adams Building, Washington, D.C....

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Detail of column capital. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Detail of column capi...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Great Hall. Detail of paired sculptures of Minerva of Peace and Minerva of War. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Detail of paired sculptures of Minerva of Peace and Miner...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Mural of Science in the Pavilion of Art and Science by William De Leftwich Dodge. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Mural of Science in the Pavilion of...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Detail of column capital. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Detail of column capi...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Librarian's Room. Dome showing stuccoed relief of a ring of Grecian girls by Weinert. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Librarian's Room. Dome showing stuccoed relief of a ring of Grecian g...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Second Floor, South Corridor. View of Spring, Summer and Autumn murals by Frank W. Benson through arches. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, South Corridor. View of Spring, Summer and Autumn mural...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Printer's mark of J.B. Lippincott Co. in North Corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Printer's mark of J.B...

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

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Printer's mark of Andrew Hester in North Corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Printer's mark of And...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Main Reading Room. View of statue representing Poetry,, by John Quincy Adams Ward, on the column entablature between two alcoves. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Main Reading Room. View of statue representing Poetry,, by John Quinc...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Lobby to Main Reading Room. Good Legislation mural by Elihu Vedder. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Lobby to Main Reading Room. Good Legislation mural by Elihu Vedder. L...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Great Hall. View of first and second floors, with Minerva mosaic in background. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. View of first and second floors, with Minerva mosaic in b...

More information about the Highsmith Collection is available at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.highsm Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[South Corridor, Great Hall. Mural in arched panel by Henry O. Walker. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[South Corridor, Great Hall. Mural in arched panel by Henry O. Walker....

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Northwest Corridor, First Floor. Mural depicting the muse Terpsichore (Dancing), by Edward Simmons, with quotation beginning "Oh heaven born sisters ...." Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Northwest Corridor, First Floor. Mural depicting the muse Terpsichore...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Main Reading Room. Portrait statue of Shakespeare along the balustrade. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Main Reading Room. Portrait statue of Shakespeare along the balustrad...

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[South Corridor, Great Hall. Endymion mural of the Lyric Poetry series by Henry O. Walker. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[South Corridor, Great Hall. Endymion mural of the Lyric Poetry series...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing Asia and Europe on the Grand staircase, Philip Martiny. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing Asia and Europe on the Gra...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Exterior view. Sea Nymph on Sea Horse statue in Neptune Fountain by Roland Hinton Perry. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Exterior view. Sea Nymph on Sea Horse statue in Neptune Fountain by R...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Main Reading Room. Portrait statue of Herodotus along the balustrade. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Main Reading Room. Portrait statue of Herodotus along the balustrade....

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[House Members Room. Light of Poetry (red) panel in the Spectrum of Light ceiling mural by Carl Gutherz that represents civilization. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[House Members Room. Light of Poetry (red) panel in the Spectrum of Li...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. View of mural between the printers' marks of Charles Scribner's Sons and Harper and Brothers in North Corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. View of mural between...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing America and Africa on the Grand staircase, Philip Martiny. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing America and Africa on the ...

Photo shows two cherubs: "America is represented as an Indian, with a tall headdress of feathers, a bow and arrow, and a wampum necklace. With one hand he shades his eyes while he gazes intently into the distan... More

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Mural of Literature in the Pavilion of Art and Science by William De Leftwich Dodge. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Mural of Literature in the Pavilion...

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

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Printer's mark of John Day in North Corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Printer's mark of Joh...

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

[Second Floor, West Corridor. Mural of Physics by Walter Shirlaw. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, West Corridor. Mural of Physics by Walter Shirlaw. Libr...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Exterior view. Bronze tympanum, by Olin L. Warner, representing Writing above main entrance doors. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Exterior view. Bronze tympanum, by Olin L. Warner, representing Writi...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Main Reading Room. Portrait statue of Moses along the balustrade. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Main Reading Room. Portrait statue of Moses along the balustrade. Lib...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Main Reading Room. Semi-circular stained glass window in alcove by H.T. Schladermundt with statues of Art and History on either side. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Main Reading Room. Semi-circular stained glass window in alcove by H....

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Great Hall. Detail of putti (Mars and fisherman) and cherub (America) on Grand staircase by Philip Martiny. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Detail of putti (Mars and fisherman) and cherub (America)...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Great Hall. Detail of putti (gardener with a spade and a rake) on the Grand staircase by Philip Martiny. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Detail of putti (gardener with a spade and a rake) on the...

Exhibit caption: "The figures on the staircase are known as "putti" and represent the various occupations, habits, and pursuits of contemporary American life at the time when the Jefferson Building was built in... More

[Librarian's Room. Circular mural in pendentive of the Librarian's Room, by Edward J. Holslag. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Librarian's Room. Circular mural in pendentive of the Librarian's Roo...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Northeast Pavilion, The Pavilion of the Seals. Department of Interior seal. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Northeast Pavilion, The Pavilion of the Seals. Department of Interior...

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2011; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

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