| 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. |
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Battle of Bladensburg |
| 1886/00/00 |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 1928/04/27 |
Igor Stravinsky |
Composer |
Apollo premieres at a festival of contemporary music, Library of Congress, Washington DC. |
Apollo |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 1945/00/00 |
Louise Bogan |
Poet |
Louise Bogan is appointed Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress. |
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