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White House Library
Image | 1984 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionFirst government building to be constructed in Washington. Home of all U. S. Presidents, excepting George Washington, who approved the design of James Hoban. The recently restored LIBRARY is a cheerful room in the classical style of the early 19th century." Postcard was mailed. No postmark.
Library of Congress
Image | 1951 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Washington, D. C., containing 2000 windows, and considered the best lighted library in the world, this building of Italian Renaissance architecture is located near the nation's Capitol Building across from the Supreme Court Building." Postcard was mailed July 8, 1951.
The window of the Seven Ages of Man at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Image | 1930 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "The Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington. Administered by the Trustees of Amherst College - The window of the Seven Ages of Man by the D'Ascenzo Studios. Photograph by William Rittase" Postcard was never mailed
The Theatre at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Image | 1932 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "The Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington. Administered by the Trustees of Amherst College - Interior of the theatre, view from the stage. Photograph by Horydczak" Postcard was never mailed
The Fountain at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Image | 1932 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "The Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington. Administered by the Trustees of Amherst College - The Fountain, with the figure of Puck by Brenda Putnam. A Midsommer Nights Dreame, Act III, Scene 2. 'Lord, what fooles these mortals be!' Photograph by Horydczak" Postcard was never mailed
Comus at the Congressional Library
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "MILTON-COMUS. By H. O. Walker. COMUS, the enchanter, in the wood at night, listens to the song of The Lady, and at its conclusion exclaims: Can any mortal mixture of earth's mould / Breathe such divine enchanting ravishment? From Practical Guide Library of Congress" Postcard was never mailed
Hieroglyphics at the Library of Congress
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "THE HIEROGLYPHICS, BY JOHN W. ALEXANDER, MURAL PAINTING, IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C. Hieroglyphics chisled upon the face of a Monumental tomb by the Egyptian stone cutters." Postcard was never mailed
Congressional Library North Corridor
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "THE FAMILY.-Charles Sprague Fearce. In THE FAMILY the central figure is the child in arms, which the mother holds out to crow a welcome to the father just returned from the hunt. There are two older sisters in the group, while the grandfather and the grandmother look on with fond affection. From Pra...
Uriel at the Congressional Library
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "EMERSON'S-URIEL. By H. O. Walker. Shows the winged angel sitting alone and unmoved by the anger of his companion spirits. From Practical Guide Library of Congress." Postcard was never mailed
Minerva in the Library of Congress
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "MINERVA, the Goddess of Wisdom. MOSAIC.-By Elihu Vedder. She is here portrayed as displaying a scroll held in her left hand, upon which is insribed [sic] a list of the Sciences, Arts and Letters. In her right hand she carries her spear; upon her breast is the aegis, with its Gorgon's head, plates of steel, and border of twisted serpents; and at he...
Library of Congress
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON. Justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are finished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of g...
The Printing Press in the Library of Congress
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "THE PRINTING PRESS, BY JOHN W. ALEXANDER, MURAL PAINTING IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C. Gutenberg, the inventor of printing, is reading a proof which has just come from the press." Postcard was never mailed
Court of Neptune at the Library of Congress
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "COURT OF NEPTUNE, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Bronze Fountain by Hinton Perry in front of the Library of Congress, Washington, represents the Court of Neptune, with conch-blowing tritons, sea nymphs, sea horses, serpents, frogs and turtles." Postcard was never mailed
Oral Tradition at the Congressional Library
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "ORAL TRADITION, BY JOHN W. ALEXANDER, MURAL PAINTING IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Oriental Story-Teller, relating his tale to a group of absorbed listeners." Postcard was never mailed
Labor at the Congressional Library
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionPart of Souvenir Folder of Library of Congress (ALA0004969). Caption reads: "Charles Sprague Pearce's painting of 'LABOR' represents two young farmers clearing the land. From Practical Guide Library of Congress" Postcard was never mailed
Comus, Congressional Library, Washington, D.C.
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "MILTON-COMUS. By H. O. Walker. COMUS, the enchanter, in the wood at night, listens to the song of The Lady, and at its conclusion exclaims: Can any mortal mixture of earth's mould / Breathe such divine, enchanting ravishment? From Practical Guide Library of Congress." Postcard was never mailed
The Manuscript. Evolution of The Book Series.
Image | 1916 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "THE MANUSCRIPT, BY JOHN W. ALEXANDER, MURAL PAINTING IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C. The Manuscript engrossed and illuminated by the monastic scribes of the Middle Ages." Postcard was never mailed
Library of Congress (5)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collectionand the cresting of the dome terminates in a gilded finial representing the torch of Science ever burning.
Library of Congress (9)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionU. S. Capitol, Library and house Office Building from an aeroplane, Washington D. C.
Library of Congress (10)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionHall of the Poets, Library of Congress, Washington D. C.
Library of Congress (14)
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionLIBRARY OF CONGRESS, WASHINGTON, D. C., SIDE VIEW OF UPPER STAIRWAY, PHOTO-ELECTROTYPE ENG. CO., N. Y., PUB. BY MRS. HOWARD GREY DOUGLAS, WASHINGTON, D. C.
White House Library, Washington, D.C.
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionWHITE HOUSE -- LIBRARY . . . First government building to be constructed in Washington, Home of all U. S. Presidents, excepting George Washington, who approved the design of James Hoban. The recently restored LIBRARY is a cheerful room in the classical style of the early 19th century
Carnegie Library, Washington
Image | 1930 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionThe Carnegie Library is an ornate white marble structure, given to Washington by Andrew Carnegie." Postcard was never mailed.
Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "The Library of Congress faces the east front of the U.S. Capitol with its beautiful grounds intervening. It is the custodian of several million books and pamphlets and the supervisory agent of the copyright organization. It has every facility for efficient service, a book carrier that acts with almost human intelligence; a hydraulic window closer;...
Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C.
Image | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionNo caption on the back. Postcard was never mailed.

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