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"We make idols of our concepts but wisdom is born of wonder." Host Katie Marquette takes listeners on a sound-rich, audio adventure for your ears, exploring beauty, aesthetics, theology, literature, and art. www.bornofwonder.com
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Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Katie recently visited The Library of Congress for the first time. Her guide was a dear friend, Joanna Colclough - a reference librarian specializing in newspapers and current periodicals at the Library of Congress. Tune into this podcast to hear some highlights from our tour, how you can become a researcher at the Library, learn what the Library actually does (I had no idea), how do you solve a problem like Maria (you’ll hear what I mean), and most all, celebrate the history and preservation of knowledge and the written word. I think you’ll be wonderfully encouraged!
I want to thank Joanna for her incredible tour and I was so thrilled to see her truly in her element. The Library is lucky to have her!
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Library of Congress Website: https://www.loc.gov/
How to Use the Reading Room (featuring Joanna pushing a cart! Hi!):
Close ups of the contents of Lincoln’s pockets:
https://www.loc.gov/resource/lprbscsm.scsm1049/?st=gallery
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I do want to note that this episode is being released on September 11th, an anniversary I don’t think any of us should forget. And this Library, this episode, this visit, celebrates America at its finest - a flawed and imperfect history, but a history to be proud of nonetheless. And one worthy of preservation and respect. The American Dream includes The Library and Freedom of Speech and a deep love and respect for Knowledge. Let’s make sure to light a candle today in honor of the victims of the September 11th attacks and as a light of hope for our country and its’ ideals.