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FLEMING-277 Front
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- c. 1915 (Creation)
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- Shown here is the west side and entrance of the Jefferson Building. The Library of Congress was established in 1800 --the legislation was targeted to acquire "such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress - and for putting up a suitable apartment for containing them therein." After the original library was destroyed by invading British troops in 1814, Thomas Jefferson offered his extensive personal collection for the new library. circa 1915.
- Printed on front: Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.