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Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress

John Cole

About the Program

John Cole talks to radio hosts Allan Stypeck and Mike Cuthbert (the "Book Guys"...www.bookguys.com) about his book, "Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress." The book covers the history of the Library of Congress and the collections the library houses. During the program, Mr. Cole also shows a selection of photos that appear in the book.  The Library of Congress was established on April 24, 1800.

About the Authors

John Cole

John Cole is director of the Library of Congress's Center for the Book. He has worked with the Library on Congress since 1966. Mr. Cole is the author/editor of several books, including "Jefferson's Legacy: A Brief History of the Library of Congress" and "On These Walls: Inscriptions and Quotations in the Buildings of the Library of Congress."
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Encyclopedia of the Library of Congress

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, April 24th at 6pm (ET)
  • Monday, May 1st at 3:30am (ET)
  • Monday, February 20th at 8:30am (ET)
  • Saturday, February 18th at 12pm (ET)
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