He was both the longtime archivist of folk music at the Library of Congress and a widely respected singer and songwriter.
Category: Library of Congress
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5,000 Sondheim Sketches and More Head to Library of Congress
The musical theater titan left behind material from beloved shows like “Sweeney Todd” and “Sunday in the Park With George.”
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Larry Appelbaum, Who Found Jazz Treasure in the Archives, Dies at 67
He helped turn the Library of Congress into a leading center for research on the history of jazz, and made some surprising discoveries of his own.
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Alfa Anderson, ‘Chic’ Singer, Dies at 78
She sang the famous refrain “Le freak, c’est chic,” on one of disco’s biggest hits and was a sought-after vocalist for many prominent artists.
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‘Home Alone,’ ‘Fame,’ and Apollo 13’ Join National Film Registry
These movies, along with “Bamboozled” and “Home Alone,” are among 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress.
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Super Mario Bros. and Daddy Yankee Added to Recording Registry
The Library of Congress has designated 25 recordings, including Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” as “audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time.”
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Why Do Some Films Get Restored and Others Languish? A MoMA Series Holds Clues.
The New York Times – Movies:History, finances and practical concerns all played a role in preserving the movies being shown at To Save and Project.
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Joni Mitchell to Be Honored With Gershwin Prize and Tribute Concert
The New York Times – Music:The award from the Library of Congress comes amid a wave of recognition for the singer-songwriter, who performed in public last year for the first time since a 2015 health scare.
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‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘Iron Man’ Join National Film Registry
The New York Times – Movies:Those movies, along with ‘Hairspray’ and ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ are among 25 selected by the Librarian of Congress.