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For Further Reading

Published Resources

• Eales, Anne Bruner, and Robert M. Kvasnicka, eds. Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States, 3rd ed. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 2000. FS Catalog 973 J53e; FS Catalog 6051414 has the 1983 edition. Excellent listing and description of how to use genealogical material available at the National Archives.

• Hall, H. Byron. Lest We Forget: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the Nation's Capital. Annondale, Va., 1992. FS Library Book 975.3 D27b 1992.

• Pippenenger, Wesley E. District of Columbia Ancestors: A Guide to Records of the District of Columbia. Westminster, Md., 1997. FS Library Book 975.3 D23p.

Another helpful source is:

• Eichholz, Alice, ed. Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, 3rd ed. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. FS Catalog 973 D27rb 2004; free online version. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.