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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Physical Address
101 Independence Ave. Se, Washington, DC 20559
Hours
M, W, Th: 8:30am-9:30pm. Tu, F, Sa: 8:30am-5:00pm.
Voice
Voice
Website
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.