This post is co-written by Abbie Grotke, Amanda Lehman, and Melissa Wertheimer of the Web Archiving Section to close our 25th-anniversary celebration year with some highlights of the program.
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On January 12, 1777 Padre Thomas Peña, under the direction of Padre Junipero Serra, officially founded Mission Santa Clara de Asis, the eighth of California's twenty-one missions. Continue reading.
While staff work is what allows researchers to conduct research, their presence in the Library of Congress is foundational to the creation of the culture at the Library. This blog is an interview with Yasmeen Khan, a paper conservator with the Library of Congress, conducted by Charlotte Giles.
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From “Happy Days” to “The Love Boat,” Charles Fox’s Themes Were Always Exciting and New
Charles Fox was always exciting and new -- the composer was a hit-making wonder in the 1970s and 1980s, writing themes for television shows such as “The Love Boat,” “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” “Wonder Woman" and “Monday Night Football.” He also composed classic hits such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "I Got a Name." A trove of his papers are now at the Library.
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New Issue - Library of Congress Magazine - Jan/Feb 2026
01/12/2026
The Library of Congress Magazine (LCM) is published bimonthly to tell the Library's stories, to showcase its talented staff and to share and promote the use of the resources of the world's largest library. A digital version of LCM is available at lcm.loc.gov.
New Issue
The latest issue of the Library of Congress Magazine is out! 25 years, countless stories, one mission: The Veterans History Project marks 25 years of preserving the stories of those who served. Also: the best-loved TV theme songs of the ’70s; an exquisite, 500-year-old globe; and ancient papyrus texts saved from a trash heap in Egypt.
You watched the shows. You loved the songs. Composer Charles Fox set an era of iconic TV programs to music: “The Love Boat,” “Happy Days,” “Wonder Woman,” “Laverne and Shirley” and many more.
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Exhibitions at the Library of Congress
Several exhibitions are open for visitors to visit at the Library of Congress.
