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Goal 2: Learn about Washington, D.C. archives and libraries.


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ALearn about Washington, D.C. archives and libraries.


  1. Learn about Washington, D.C. archives and libraries in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: D.C. Archives and Libraries
    District_of_Columbia State Archives: Wonderful Local Sources for Genealogical Research

  2. Search for free online books on District of Columbia research on the FamilySearch site.
  3. Explore the Books We Own site for Washington, D.C. genealogy publications. Volunteers may be available for lookup services.

BLearn about Washington, D.C. city directories.


  1. Learn about Washington, D.C. city directories in this FamilySearch Wiki article.

    FS—Wiki: D.C. Directories

  2. Explore Washington, D.C. city directories.
  3. Find out more about city directories in this research guide from Ancestry.

    AC—Six Things to Find—3 pgs.

  4. Explore Washington, D.C. city directories on the Ancestry site.
  5. Explore additional links for Washington, D.C. city directories on the LDSGenealogy site.