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Library of Congress Historian John Cole talked about the Thomas Jefferson building at the Library of Congress and its recently completed renovation.

John Cole of the Library of Congress led a tour of the exhibit on the history and origins of the Library of Congress. He also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

Hosts Mike Cuthbert and Allan Stybeck talked about books with their studio guests, author Nicholas Basbanes and John Cole of the Library of Congress, and appraised books for their value. The…

John Cole, a Library of Congress Historian, talked about the history and purpose of the Reading Room in the Library of Congress. He also talked about the design of the building and the room …

Mrs. Maier talked about her new book, American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Indepedence. She focused particularly on the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence which is curre…

Mr. Clement talked about his book, The Book in America, which traces the history of books and reading in the U.S. and includes the history of authors, printers, reviewers and booksellers. Af…

Roy Jenkins, Author of (Gladstone: A Biography, and the reading habits of politicians. William Gladstone was British prime minister intermittently from 1868 to 1894.