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Religions. Mythology. Rationalism
Religion
History and principles of religion
Asian. Oriental
By religion
Hinduism
Hindu pantheon. Deities. Mythical characters
Individual deities
Other individual deities, A-Z
BL1225.V5-.V54
Viṭhobā TABLE BL7 CANCEL
 
BL1225.V5-.V54
Viṭhobā. Viṭhṭhala TABLE BL7
 
Index:
 
Viṭhṭhala (Hindu deity): BL1225.V5-.V54
 
BL1225.Y43-.Y434
Yeḍeśvarī TABLE BL7
 
Index:
 
Yeḍeśvarī (Hindu deity): BL1225.Y43-.Y434
 
 
Judaism
Relation of Judaism to special subject fields
Other, A-Z
BM538.C75
Crisis management
 
Index:
 
Crisis management
 
Judaism: BM538.C75
(A) 
 
 
Christianity
Biography
Individual biography
Early Christian biography to ca. 600, A-Z
BR1720.P735
Porphyry, of Gaza, Saint, approximately 347-420
(C) 
 
 
The Bible
General
Texts and versions
Modern texts and versions
Non-European languages
Asian languages, A-Z
BS315.A42
Alune TABLE BS5
 
 
Christian denominations
Catholic Church
Monasticism. Religious orders
Individual orders of women
BX4495.2
Sisters of the Good Shepherd TABLE BX18
 
Index:
 
Sisters of the Good Shepherd: BX4495.2
 
BX4552.4
Zgromadzenie Sióstr Św. Józefa TABLE BX18
(C) 
 
 
History of Greece
Modern Greece
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DF747.C46
Chinese
 
Index:
 
Chinese in Greece: DF747.C46
(C) 
 
 
History of Low Countries. Benelux Countries
History
By period
1384-1555
1477-1555
Karl V, 1506-1555
DH183
Margaretha of Austria, 1507-1530 CANCEL
 
DH183
Margaret of Austria, 1507-1530
(A) 
 
 
History of Ukraine
Local history and description
Cities and towns
Other cities, towns, etc.
Individual, A-Z
DK5995.H85-.H8595
Huli͡aĭpole TABLE D-DR4
 
DK5995.S779-.S7795
Stryĭ TABLE D-DR4
 
 
History of Asia
Israel (Palestine). The Jews
Ethnography. Tribes of Israel
Other elements in the population, A-Z
DS113.8.T37
Tarābīn (Arab people)
 
Index:
 
Tarābīn (Arab people) in Israel: DS113.8.T37
(C) 
 
 
Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DS219.B3525
Banū ʻAṭīyah (Arab tribe)
 
Index:
 
Banū ʻAṭīyah (Arab tribe) in Saudi Arabia: DS219.B3525
 
 
India (Bharat)
Local history and description
Minor kingdoms, states, regions, etc., A-Z
DS485.C545
Chhattīsgarh
(C) 
 
DS485.G27
Garhwāl
(C) 
 
 
Southeast Asia
Burma. Myanmar
History
By period
[DS529.7-529.75.A-Z]
1824-1885
(C) 
 
DS529.7
1824-1885 CANCEL
 
DS529.7
General works
(C) 
 
 
Biography and memoirs
DS529.73
Collective
(C) 
 
DS529.75-529.75.A-Z
Individual, A-Z
(C) 
 
DS529.75.T45
Thibaw, King of Burma, active 1875-1885
(C) 
 
 
China
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DS731.F55
Finns
 
Index:
 
Finns in China: DS731.F55
 
 
Japan
Social life and customs. Civilization. Intellectual life
Other special, A-Z
DS827.W73
Wrapping. Packaging
 
Index:
 
Packaging: DS827.W73
 
Wrapping: DS827.W73
 
 
History of Africa
Sudan. Anglo-Egyptian Sudan
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DT155.2.A25
Abū Sunūn al-Nubhah
 
Index:
 
Abū Sunūn al-Nubhah (African people): DT155.2.A25
 
 
Eastern Africa
East Africa. British East Africa
Kenya
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DT433.545.S35
Scots
 
Index:
 
Scots (African people): DT433.545.S35
 
 
West Africa. West Coast
British West Africa
Local
Gambia
Ethnography
Individual elements in the population, A-Z
DT509.45.C74
Creoles (Sierra Leone)
 
Index:
 
Creoles (Sierra Leone) (African people) in Gambia: DT509.45.C74
(C) 
 
 
Latin America. Spanish America
Central America
Antiquities. Indians (Ancient and modern)
Mayas
Topics, A-Z
F1435.3.N88
Nutrition
 
Index:
 
Nutrition
 
Mayas: F1435.3.N88
 
 
Folklore
By region or country
Asia. The Orient
Southeast Asia
Malaysia
By ethnic group, A-Z
GR316.5.R86
Rungus
 
Index:
 
753
 
Rungus in Malaysia
 
Folklore: GR316.5.R86
 
 
Indonesia
By ethnic group, A-Z
GR324.5.P465
Pesisir
 
Index:
 
Pesisir in Indonesia
 
Folklore: GR324.5.P465
 
 
Africa
By region or country
West Africa
Nigeria
Local or individual groups, A-Z
GR351.32.B33
Bacama
 
Index:
 
Bacama (African people)
 
Folklore: GR351.32.B33
 
 
Recreation. Leisure
Physical education and training
Physical education facilities. Sports facilities
Athletic fields. Playing fields
Special structures
Individual structures
Other countries. By name of stadium, A-Z
GV418.S764
Stadion Gajayana (Malang, Indonesia)
 
Index:
 
Stadion Gajayana (Malang, Indonesia): GV418.S764
 
GV418.S765
Stadion Mandala Krida (Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
 
Index:
 
Stadion Mandala Krida (Yogyakarta, Indonesia): GV418.S765
 
 
Dance
Special dances, A-Z
GV1796.L43
Legong
 
Index:
 
Legong (Dance): GV1796.L43
 
GV1796.P235
Padoa
 
Index:
 
Padoa (Dance): GV1796.P235
 
 
Theory and practice of education
Teaching (Principles and practice)
Instructional systems
Computers in education. Electronic data processing
LB1028.755
Web applications
 
Index:
 
Web applications in education: LB1028.755
 
 
Teaching aids and devices
Special, A-Z
[LB1044.9.W432]
Web applications see LB1028.755
 
 
Individual institutions
Asia, Africa, Oceania
Asia
Japan
Other universities and colleges. By place, A-Z
LG271.N375
Nakatsugawa-shi. Chūkyō Gakuin Daigaku TABLE L13a
(C) 
 
 
Africa
British Africa. South Africa
West Africa
Nigeria
Universities and colleges. By place, A-Z
LG481.S669
Sokoto. Shehu Shagari University of Education TABLE L13a
 
Formerly Shehu Shagari College of Education
 
 
Music
Vocal music
Secular vocal music
Folk, national, and ethnic music
Africa
By ethnic group, A-Z
M1831.T95
Twi
 
Index:
 
Twi
 
Vocal music753
 
Twi
 
Music: M1831.T95
 
 
Literature on music
History and criticism
Instruments and instrumental music
Instruments
Keyboard instruments
Piano, harpsichord, clavichord, etc.
Music and playing
By region or country
Other regions or countries, A-Z
ML742.G7-.G79
Greece TABLE M8
(A); Pattern: ML742.F5-.F59 
 
 
Popular music
Types and styles
Rock music
By region or country
Other regions or countries, A-Z
ML3534.6.L35
Latvia
 
 
Visual arts
Special subjects of art
Religious art
Non-Christian art
Special
Hindu
Special subjects or topics, A-Z
N8195.3.K35
Kālī (Hindu deity)
 
Index:
 
Kālī (Hindu deity) in art: N8195.3.K35
 
 
Architecture
Architecture in relation to special subjects
Architecture in relation to other subjects, A-Z
NA2543.F36
Fascism
 
Index:
 
Fascism and architecture: NA2543.F36
(C) 
 
 
Arts in general
Special subjects or topics, A-Z
NX650.P627
Prayer
 
Index:
 
Prayer in art
 
Arts in general: NX650.P627
(C); Pattern: N8237 
 
 
Philology. Linguistics
Communication. Mass media
Special aspects
Relation to special groups of people, A-Z
P94.5.J68-.J682
Journalists TABLE P1
 
Index:
 
Journalists
 
Communication. Mass media: P94.5.J68-.J682
(A) 
 
 
Other, A-Z
P96.E45-.E452
Emigration and immigration TABLE P1
 
Index:
 
Emigration and immigration
 
Communication. Mass media: P96.E45-.E452
 
Immigration
 
Communication. Mass media: P96.E45-.E452
(A) 
 
P96.M43-.M432
Medievalism TABLE P1
 
Index:
 
Medievalism
 
Communication. Mass media: P96.M43-.M432
(A) 
 
 
Classical literature
Literary history
Treatment of special subjects, A-Z
PA3015.A968
Avarice
 
Index:
 
Avarice in literature
 
Classical literature: PA3015.A968
 
Avarice in literature
 
Greek literature: PA3015.A968
(A) 
 
PA3015.L38
Leadership
 
Index:
 
Leadership in literature
 
Classical literature
 
Literary history: PA3015.L38
 
Leadership in literature
 
Greek literature
 
Literary history: PA3015.L38
(A) 
 
 
Roman literature
Literary history
Treatment and conception of special subjects, A-Z
PA6029.A63
Andromache (Legendary character)
 
Index:
 
Andromache (Legendary character) in literature
 
Roman literature: PA6029.A63
(C) 
 
 
Romance philology and languages
Romanian
Literature
[PC842-844]
Outside of Romania CANCEL
 
[PC842-844]
Romanian Literature Outside of Romania
Pattern: German literature outside of Germany 
 
 
English philology and language
Linguistic geography. Dialects, etc.
English outside of the British Isles
Asia
By region or country, A-Z
PE3502.K9-.K995
Kuwait TABLE P-PZ16a
(A) 
 
 
Slavic. Baltic. Albanian
Belarusian
Literature
Collections
PG2834.43
Special classes of authors, A-Z TABLE P-PZ40
 
For list of Cutter numbers, see Table P-PZ20 136.A-Z
 
 
Baltic philology and languages
Latvian
Literature
Collections
Poetry
Special. By form or subject, A-Z
PG9035.W66
Women
 
Index:
 
Women in literature
 
Latvian
 
Collections
 
Poetry: PG9035.W66
 
 
Oriental philology and literature
Arabic literature
Individual authors or works
Omayyad period, 660-750
PJ7700.F27
Faqʻasī, Manẓūr ibn Ḥabbah, active 7th century TABLE P-PZ40
(C) 
 
 
Mamlūk (Mameluke) period, 1258-1517
PJ7760.I137
Ibn al-ʻArandas al-Ḥillī, Ṣāliḥ ibn ʻAbd al-Wahhāb, -1436 or 1437 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Indo-Iranian philology and literature
Modern Indo-Aryan languages
Particular languages and dialects, A-Z
Hindi, Urdu, Hindustani literatures
Hindi, Hindustani literature
Individual authors or works
1900-1960, A-Z
PK2098.B567
Bhaṭṭa, Vihārīlāla, 1889- TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Marathi
Literature
Individual authors or works, A-Z
PK2418.J5865
Jośī, Gopāḷa Vināyaka, 1845-1912 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Languages of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Japanese language and literature
Japanese literature
History and criticism
History
Special aspects and topics
Special topics, A-Z
PL721.I568
Insects
 
Index:
 
Insects in literature
 
Japanese
 
Literary history: PL721.I568
(C); Pattern: PQ6098.I56 
 
 
Korean language and literature
Korean literature
History and criticism
History
Special aspects and topics
Treatment of special subjects, A-Z
PL957.5.C4525
Child rearing
 
Index:
 
Child rearing in literature
 
Korean
 
Literary history: PL957.5.C4525
 
PL957.5.M375
Martial law
 
Index:
 
Martial law in literature
 
Korean
 
Literary history: PL957.5.M375
 
 
Individual authors and works
1392-1598
PL988.S594
Sŏ, Se-yang, 1486-1562 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
1598-1894
Kang
PL989.38.I79
Kang, Kang, Ir-yŏng, 1796- TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Yun
PL989.96.S85
Yun, Sun, 1680-1741 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
2001-
PL994.43.T84
Ku, Tu-ri (Playwright) TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Chinese language and literature
Chinese language
Dialects
Groups of dialects
Mandarin (Northern) dialects
By name or place, A-Z
PL1900.S66
Singapore
(A); Pattern: PL1900.M35 (Malaysia) 
 
 
Chinese literature
Individual authors and works
1949-2000
[PL2898.5]
Shi, Zhecun. 施蜇存 see PL2899.H213
 
 
Shia - Shiz
PL2899.H213
Shih, Che-tsʻun. 施蜇存 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Wu
PL2921.Z75
Wu, Zuguang, 1917-2003. 吴祖光; 吳祖光 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Languages of Oceania
Austronesian, Papuan, and Australian languages
Austronesian
Malayan (Indonesian) languages
Special. By language or region
Other (alphabetically)
Balinese
Literature
Individual authors or works, A-Z
PL5224.N57
Nirartha, Danghyang, active 15th century TABLE P-PZ40
 
PL5430-5430.95
Narom TABLE P-PZ15a
 
Index:
 
Narom language: PL5430-5430.95
 
 
African languages and literature
Special languages (alphabetically)
Eloi - Engenni
PL8153.E44-.E4495
Emai-Iuleha-Ora TABLE P-PZ16
 
 
Mbum - Md
PL8509.2-.295
Mbuun TABLE P-PZ16
 
Index:
 
Mbuun language: PL8509.2-.295
Pattern: PL8509 
 
 
Literature (General)
Theory. Philosophy. Esthetics
Relation to and treatment of special elements, problems, and subjects
Other special
Topics, A-Z
PN56.R353
Refugee camps
 
Index:
 
Refugee camps in literature
 
General
 
Literary history: PN56.R353
(A) 
 
 
Literary history
Romance literatures
Literary history and criticism
Special topics, A-Z
PN810.M43
Medicine
 
Index:
 
Medicine in literature
 
General
 
Literary history
 
Romance literatures: PN810.M43
(A) 
 
 
Drama
Special types
Comedy
Special topics, A-Z
PN1929.D4
Deadpan humor
 
Index:
 
Deadpan humor
 
Drama
 
Comedies: PN1929.D4
(A) 
 
 
Motion pictures
Other special topics, A-Z
PN1995.9.A94
Avatar films
 
Index:
 
Avatar films: PN1995.9.A94
 
PN1995.9.R4886
Revenge
 
Index:
 
Revenge in motion pictures: PN1995.9.R4886
Pattern: Revenge in motion pictures 
 
 
Dramatic representation. The theater
Special regions or countries
Asia
India
Special types of theater, A-Z
PN2884.5.R36
Ranmale
 
Index:
 
Ranmale: PN2884.5.R36
 
 
Prose
Prose. Prose fiction
Technique. Authorship
Special forms, subjects, etc.
Other, A-Z
PN3377.5.S64
Speculative fiction
 
Index:
 
Speculative fiction
 
General
 
Literary history
 
Prose
 
Technique: PN3377.5.S64
(A) 
 
 
Collections of general literature
Quotations
Other, A-Z
PN6095.M25
Malay
 
Index:
 
Malay quotations: PN6095.M25
 
 
Proverbs
Modern
Other special, A-Z
PN6519.C43
Chaga
 
Index:
 
Chaga proverbs: PN6519.C43
 
PN6519.N934
Nyankole
 
Index:
 
Nyankole proverbs: PN6519.N934
Pattern: Proverbs, Nyanja 
 
 
French literature
Literary history and criticism
History of French literature
Special subjects, classes, etc., not limited to one period or form
A - N
PQ145.1.L45
Lesbianism
 
Index:
 
Lesbianism in literature
 
French
 
Literary history: PQ145.1.L45
(C) 
 
 
Provincial, local, colonial, etc.
French literature outside of France
Colonies and countries other than European
United States
Individual authors, A-Z
[PQ3939.A532]
Ancelet, Barry Jean see PQ3939.A73
 
PQ3939.A73
Arceneaux, Jean TABLE P-PZ40
 
PQ3939.B33
Beauregard, Philippe Toutant, 1846-1876 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
Italian literature
Individual authors
Individual authors, 1961-2000
R
PQ4878.O2577
Rocchi, Giuliana, 1922-1996 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
English literature
History of English literature
Special topics not limited to, or identified with, one period or form
Treatment of special subjects
Other, A-Z
PR149.L45
Leisure
 
Index:
 
Leisure in literature
 
English
 
Literary history: PR149.L45
 
 
By period
Modern
19th century
Special topics, A-Z
PR468.C75
Crime
 
Index:
 
Crime in literature
 
English
 
Literary history
 
19th century: PR468.C75
(A) 
 
PR468.S32
Scale (Philosophy)
 
Index:
 
Scale (Philosophy) in literature
 
English
 
Literary history
 
19th century: PR468.S32
(A); Pattern: B105.S33 
 
 
English literature: Provincial, local, etc.
English literature outside of Great Britain
America
Individual countries
Canada
Individual authors or works
21st century, A-Z
PR9199.4.B35654
Balint, Julie TABLE P-PZ40
(A) 
 
[PR9199.4.S7572]
Stone, Juliana see PR9199.4.B35654
(A) 
 
 
American literature
History of American literature
Treatment of special subjects
Other, A-Z
PS169.G46
Gentrification
 
Index:
 
Gentrification in literature
 
American
 
Literary history: PS169.G46
(A) 
 
 
By period
21st century
Special topics, A-Z
PS231.H86
Human ecology
 
Index:
 
Human ecology in literature
 
American
 
Literary history
 
21st century: PS231.H86
(A) 
 
 
Special forms
Prose
Prose fiction
Special forms and topics, A-Z
PS374.L23
Labor
 
Index:
 
Labor in literature
 
American
 
Literary history
 
Prose fiction: PS374.L23
(A) 
 
 
Collections of American literature
Poetry
Special
By subject, A-Z
[PS595.L35]
Lake Superior see PS595.S88
(A) 
 
PS595.S88
Superior, Lake
 
Index:
 
Superior, Lake in literature
 
American
 
Collections
 
Poetry: PS595.S88
(A) 
 
 
Individual authors
Colonial period (17th and 18th centuries)
PS763.G6
Goose, Elizabeth, 1665-1758 TABLE P-PZ40
 
 
2001-
G
[PS3607.I45257]
Gilmore, L. M. see PS3607.I45258
(A) 
 
PS3607.I45258
Gilmore, Lucy (Romance fiction writer) TABLE P-PZ40
(A) 
 
 
Pharmacy and materia medica
Materia medica
Pharmacognosy. Pharmaceutical substances (Plant, animal, and inorganic)
Organic substances
Vegetable substances. Medicinal herbs. Plant drugs
Individual plants and substances, A-Z
RS165.S27
Sarsaparilla
 
Index:
 
Sarsaparilla (Pharmaceutical substances): RS165.S27
(C) 
 
 
Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering
Nuclear engineering. Atomic power
Materials
Special, A-Z
TK9185.2.C37
Carbon
(A) 
 
 
Nuclear reactors
Fission reactors
Special types, A-Z
TK9203.S58
Small modular reactors
 
Index:
 
Small modular reactors
 
Nuclear engineering: TK9203.S58
(A) 
 
 
Home economics
Cooking
Baking. Confectionery
Bread
Special breads, A-Z
TX770.B36
Banana bread
 
Index:
 
Banana bread
 
Cooking: TX770.B36
 
 
Military administration
Intelligence
[UB270-271]
Espionage. Spies CANCEL
 
[UB270-271]
Military intelligence services. Espionage. Spies
 
Class here works on military intelligence during peace or multiple wars.
Better: Over 1,000 
 
 
Espionage. Spies
UB271.A-Z
By region or country, A-Z CANCEL
 
 
Military intelligence services. Espionage. Spies
UB271.A-Z
By region or country, A-Z
 
 
Book industries and trade
Printing
Printers and printing establishments
Individual printers and establishments, A-Z
Z232.R87
Ruault, Nicolas, 1742?-1828
 
Index:
 
Ruault, Nicolas, 1742?-1828: Z232.R87
(A) 
 
 
Bookselling and publishing
By region or country
Asia
Other, A-Z
Z464.A65-.A6586
Arab countries TABLE Z9
(C) 
 
 
Table for social history and conditions, by country (20 numbers)
Special topics (not otherwise provided for), A-Z
HN101/1 20.S78
Sustainability
 
 
Table for political institutions and public administration (1 number)
Government. Public administration
Special topics, A-Z
J11 .A56S63
Social media
 
Index:
 
Social media
 
Countries subarranged by tables
 
Government: J11 .A56S63
Pattern: J9 9.5.S63 
 
 
Asia and Eurasia, Africa, Pacific area, and Antarctica: Civil law table (500 nos.)
Commercial law. Commercial transactions
Insurance law
Property insurance
Particular hazards, A-Z
KL-KWX5 105.7.C93
Cyber insurance TABLE K12
 
Index:
 
753
 
Cyber
 
Insurance: KL-KWX5 105.7.C93
Pattern: KD1887.C93 
 
 
Table for other Library of Congress special collections. By name of collection, A-Z
M15 .C668
Frederick Converse Papers
 
Index:
 
Converse, Frederick, Papers: M15 .C668
 
Frederick Converse Papers: M15 .C668
 
M15 .L44
Lilli Lehmann Papers
 
Index:
 
Lehmann, Lilli, Papers: M15 .L44
 
Lilli Lehmann Papers: M15 .L44
 
M15 .M21377
Hugh Martin Papers
 
Index:
 
Hugh Martin Papers: M15 .M21377
 
Martin, Hugh, Papers: M15 .M21377
 
M15 .S52
Siloti Family and Alice Hunt Sokoloff Collection of Alexander Siloti Materials
 
 
Table for literature (194 nos.)
Collections
Poetry
Special. By form or subject
Other, A-Z
P-PZ20 161.E27
Ecopoetry
 
 
Table for authors (19 nos.)
Criticism
Special
Other, A-Z
P-PZ32 17.E24
Ecology
(A) 
 
 
Table for journalism, by region or country (20 nos.)
Special topics, A-Z
PN1 14.O54
Online hate speech
 
Index:
 
Online hate speech
 
Journalism: PN1 14.O54
(C) 
 
 
Table for English poetry (By period)
Special topics, A-Z
PR1 5.I63
Imitation
(A) 
 
PR1 5.M24
Magic