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Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1815/05/08 Thomas Jefferson Seller To replenish the book collection that was destroyed by the British during the War of 1812, Congress buys Thomas Jefferson's 6,487 volume library. Brought to the Capitol's west center building, the last wagon-load of books left Monticello 8 May 1815. Battle of Bladensburg
1886/00/00 Originally housed in the US Capitol's west center building and despite enlargements and remodeling, Congress decides to move their library into its own building.
1897/11/01 Edward Emerson Simmons Muralist Library of Congress's Jefferson Building opens. Edward E Simmons's Melpomene (Muse of Tragedy) mural is located inside.
1928/04/27 Igor Stravinsky Composer Apollo premieres at a festival of contemporary music, Library of Congress, Washington DC. Apollo
1944/10/30 Aaron Copland Composer "Appalachian Spring" premiers at the Library of Congress, Washington DC. The ballet was commissioned by Martha Graham with funding from the Coolidge Foundation. Appalachian Spring
1944/10/30 Martha Graham Owner "Appalachian Spring" premiers at the Library of Congress, Washington DC. The ballet was commissioned by Martha Graham with funding from the Coolidge Foundation. Appalachian Spring
1945/00/00 Louise Bogan Poet Louise Bogan is appointed Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress.

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Particulars for Jefferson Building, Library of Congress:
Area of Significance Architecture
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Art
Sight Category Building
Architectural Style English Baroque Revival
Category for Historic Use Government
Historic Use Library
Art Type Mural
Material Portland Stone




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