Genealogical Services | United States Library Of Congress

Provides an extensive collection of genealogies and local histories with a concentration on royalty and nobility, North American, British Isle, and German sources. Does not maintain county, state, or church records. Materials are for use on-site only and are not available for loan. Some information is available through databases online.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

101 Independence Ave. Se, Washington, DC 20559

Hours

M, W, Th: 8:30am-9:30pm. Tu, F, Sa: 8:30am-5:00pm.

Application process

Must obtain a Reader Identification card to access reading rooms and collections. May sign up for a card on site only. It is best to phone for information before walking in for service to make sure that the reading room that houses the material needed will be open. Check website for the availability of resources online.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Service area

United States

Agency info

United States Library Of Congress

Serves as the research arm of the U.S Congress and provides services to other federal agencies, libraries throughout the nation and the world, and researchers. Operates as a research library that is open to the general public. Provides legislative information in various forms including via the library's website.