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James H. Billington 8.5x11 typed signed letter dated January 21, 1992. The signature is in black pen ink and is in excellent condition. The letter is also in good condition; some very light border wear is present in parts, blank back.
James H. Billington was an American historian, author, and educator who served as the 13th Librarian of Congress from 1987 to 2015. A Rhodes Scholar and professor of history, he specialized in Russian and intellectual history and authored several influential books on Russian culture and politics. Before leading the Library of Congress, Billington served as director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and as a professor at Princeton University. During his tenure as Librarian of Congress, he oversaw major efforts to expand public access to the library\'s collections through digitization and educational outreach initiatives. His leadership helped modernize one of the world\'s largest libraries while preserving its role as a premier center for research and scholarship.
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