August 1997 - Vol. 56, No. 13
Hong Kong: From Fishing Village to Financial Center
Cover Story
The colony of Hong Kong has experienced a remarkable transformation since its founding to become one of the world's leading financial centers. A Library exhibition traces this development.
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THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO
More than 22,000, including representatives from the Library, attended the Annual Convention of the American Library Association. -
LOOKING AHEAD
The "Library of Congress Strategic Plan (1997-2004)" is designed to guide the institution into the next century. -
PLANNING AHEAD
The new director of the Planning, Management and Evaluation Directorate brings a wealth of experience to his position. -
LITHUANIA'S HERITAGE
The 450th anniversary of the nation's first book was celebrated. -
"BOOKS AND BEYOND" LECTURE
Pauline Maier came to the Library to discuss her new book, American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. -
LC AND THE DECLARATION
The Library has a long history with the document. -
ANOTHER FIRST LADY
Ella Fitzgerald, known as the First Lady of Song, gave a substantial portion of her collection to the Library. -
EGYPTIAN SPEAKER
The speaker of the Egyptian Parliament met Dr. Billington regarding the operations of the Library's Global Legal Information Network. -
NEW CLASS
A Library staffer has spent 30 years developing a classification for legal materials.
