Here is a compilation of photos and videos of our trip to Washington, DC by the North Carolina Library Association.
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David Simmons, Jr., Alea Mitchell, and Ruth Ramires
David Simmons Sr. and Jr. at the rally
Cal Shepard and Alea Mitchell
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Manager and UNCG LIS professor Rebecca Morris give each other a high-five.
David Simmons, Jr. speaking at the rally
In the lobby of the Supreme Court
Garner, NC 4th grader Lincoln Sawyer giving a high-five to NC State Librarian Cal Shepard
Machai Smith
Alea holding up the Washington Monument
Coy Parrott
Alea Mitchell and Eleanor Roosevelt
Alea Mitchell at the MLK Memorial
Sam Chatley with his father
Close to 50 library advances do the NLLD “Happy” Dance in front of the US Capitol and Library of Congress
Team Purple at Congresswoman Ellmers’ office.
NCLA Student Ambassadors at the US Capitol
We Love Libraries!
Team Purple taking a break at the Library of Congress
Alea and Shelly Mitchell
Coy Parrott at the Supreme Court
Team Purple at the Library of Congress
Happy Dancing for Libraries in Washington, DC!
Alea Mitchell speaking at the rally
NCLA Student Ambassadors about to tackle Capitol Hill on National Library Legislative Day – May 6, 2014
Shelly and Alea Mitchell at the Lincoln Memorial
The Vietnam Memorial
Team Purple at the US Supreme Court
Alea “hearts” Washington, D.C.
Happy Dancing for Libraries in Washington, DC!
Coy Parrott speaking at Congressman McIntyre’s office
Team Purple with Congressman McIntyre’s Legislative Aide Erin Simpson in the Rotunda of the Canon Building
State Librarian Cal Shepard
Ruth Ramires, David Simmons, Jr., and Alea Mitchell
Ruth Ramires speaking at the rally.
Ruth Ramires and David Simmons, Jr.
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