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'Treasures of The Library of Congress' to Air On PBS
The earliest known baseball card, the first copyrighted movie, and the contents of Abraham Lincoln's pockets on the night he was assented are among the many items in the world's largest library featured in "The Treasures of the Library of Congress," an hour-long television special, produced by WQED Pittsburgh, that airs Sunday, November 16, 1997 at 10 p.m. on PBS stations nationwide. "Most people think of the library as just books, but in reality, it's a comprehensive treasure house of American history," said Executive Producer James C. Rogal. "Our show is based on "American Treasures of the Library of Congress," now on view. It is the first time in its history that the Library has installed a permanent exhibition of its rarest and most significant items. We were honored to be given the opportunity to bring these treasures to a television audience, everything from the first "Superman" comic to Jefferson's handwritten first draft of the Declaration of Independence." There are many surprises. Curator Abby Smith says. "People don't expect to see old movies, hear radio broadcasts, listen to the first recording of 'Stars and Stripes Forever,' see Groucho Marx on television, or discover an ad for Wrigley's Double Mint gum when they visit the Library of Congress." Other unusual American treasures include a Thomas Jefferson's drawing of a machine to make pasta, the earliest photographic portrait, depression era photos, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech, and maps that guided Lewis and Clark across America. Tune in and see for yourself. |
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