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History & Biography
Published January 12, 2012
This year, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on Monday, Jan. 16. Learn about Dr. King's life and work, the history of the holiday and local events.
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Published November 3, 2011
King Vidor's "The Big Parade" is an epic film about World War I told from the perspective of a doughboy, starring John Gilbert and Renee Adoree.
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Published October 24, 2011
The Library has an extensive collection of books and DVDs about the history and players of the St. Louis Cardinals. Hit a home run by taking a swing at these baseball gems.
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Published July 30, 2010
Stay in tune with classical music, rhythm & blues, jazz and rock in new biographies that include Beethoven, Ray Charles, Artie Shaw and AC/DC.
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Published April 6, 2010
Over 600 people attended the Library chautauqua in April. Learn about the history of this great American movement.
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Published February 22, 2010
Visit the ancient Olympics, learn about the history of the games from chariot racing to snowboarding, and keep up with the news from Vancouver.
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Published February 1, 2010
Celebrate Black History Month in February by exploring the life and work of Langston Hughes who was born in Joplin on February 1, 1902, and by discovering the Library's many resources on African American history and biography.
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Published January 14, 2010
This year, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated on Monday, January 18. Learn about the life and work of Dr. King and the history of the holiday.
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Published December 16, 2009
Read about the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, and learn about the history of the Nobel Prize and the winners in all categories since 1901.
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Published November 25, 2009
Enjoy reading biographies of contemporary composers and other notable individuals in Biography Resource Center.
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Published November 17, 2009
Learn about the history of Thanksgiving from the Library of Congress American Memory Project.
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Published November 17, 2009
Explore the world of architecture online at this Web site from ArchitectureWeek.
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