Women in Congress, 1917-2006

Women in Congress, 1917-2006
Author: Matthew Andrew Wasniewski
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1020
Release: 2006
Genre: Women legislators
ISBN:

Contains profiles, contextual essays, historical images, and appendices that provide information about the 229 women who have served in Congress from 1917 through 2006.

Official Congressional Directory

Official Congressional Directory
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher: Joint Committee on Printing
Total Pages: 1258
Release: 2012-01-18
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Contains biographies of Senators, members of Congress, and the Judiciary. Also includes committee assignments, maps of Congressional districts, a directory of officials of executive agencies, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, web addresses, and other information.

United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art

United States Senate Catalogue of Fine Art
Author: Diane K. Skvarla
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Art
ISBN:

The U.S. Capitol abounds in magnificent art that rivals its exterior architectural splendor. The fine art held by the U.S. Senate comprises much of this treasured heritage. It spans over 200 years of history & contains works by such celebrated artists as Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Hiram Powers, Daniel Chester French, Charles Willson Peale, Gilbert Stuart, Walker Hancock, & Alexander Calder. This volume provides previously unpublished information on the 160 paintings & sculptures in the U.S. Senate. Each work of art -- from portraiture of prominent senators to scenes depicting significant events in U.S. history -- is illus. with a full-page color photo, accompanied by an essay & secondary images that place the work in historical & aesthetic context.

We Hold this Treasure

We Hold this Treasure
Author: Steven E. Koop
Publisher:
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1998
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Based Upon interviews and correspondence with more than four hundred former patients, We Hold This Treasure is the inspiring story of the first state-funded hospital in the United States to provide care for indigent, handicapped children.