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Library of Congress Classification System
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh uses the Library of Congress Classification System. The Library of Congress offers an overview of the classes. See our Library Subject Guide for more help with Subject Headings.
| Subject Area | LC Class |
| Actors & Actresses |
PN 2287 PN 2205-2217 |
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Afro-Americans
African Americans | E 185 |
| Afro-American Music and Musicians |
ML M |
|
Biography (Search by name) | CT 274-3260 |
|
Biography: American Authors, Playwrights & Poets | PS 705-7826 |
|
Biography: English Authors, Playwrights & Poets | PR 1585-8964 |
| Biography: Dancers | GV 1785 |
| Biography: Motion Picture Actors & Actresses | PN 2287 |
| Biography: Musicians | ML 385-429 |
| Biography: Painters (American) | ND 237 |
| Biography: Painters (French) | ND 553 |
| Biography: Painters (Italian) | ND623 |
| Biography: Presidents & Famous Statesmen in American History |
E 186-877 F 1-912 |
| Biography: Scientists |
Q 141 Q 143 |
| Genealogy | CS |
| Heraldry | CR |
| Heroes | |
| Italian Americans | |
| Mexican Americans | |
|
Names
Names - Personal | CS 2300-2389 |
|
Native Americans (Indians of North America) | E 77-99 |
| Pennsylvania -- Biography | |
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Pittsburgh African American
Pittsburgh African Americans | |
| United States -- Biography | |
| World War 1939-1945 -- Biography |
