Tag Archives: Library of Congress

Open Thread | Lizzo Playing James Madison’s Flute

Posted on September 30, 2022 by rikyrah

I saw this tweet earlier this week. The @librarycongress has the largest flute collection in the world with more than 1,800. It incl Pres James Madison’s 1813 crystal flute. @lizzo we would love for you to come see it and … Continue reading →

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Toni Morrison Celebrates Eighty With Eloquence

Posted on February 23, 2011 by rikyrah

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TONI MORRISON! Toni Morrison, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, editor, and educator celebrated her 80th Birthday February 18, 2011.  My first-born and newly married daughter Renita had the distinct honor of attending Ms. Morrison’s 80th birthday celebration last Friday evening at Madison Hall-Library … Continue reading →

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